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With some effort, perseverance, and guidance, you'll be able to choose the right career for you.
To complete this How-To you will need:
Reflection
Research
A belief in yourself
Step 1: Figure out your interests
List your passions and interests. Do you like working with your hands or sitting at a desk? Working with numbers or managing money? Teaching or helping people? Selling or creating things?
Step 2: Identify strengths, skills, and talents
Identify your strengths, skills, and talents -- things that come easily that you enjoy doing.
Tip: Don't let lack of skills limit your choices. You can always increase your knowledge and develop new skills.
Step 3: Make a list
List your personal preferences and needs. What is the lowest income that you will accept? Are you willing to commute or relocate? Can you go back to school for additional training?
Step 4: Take career and self-assessment tests
Get professional advice by taking career assessment tests and tests that evaluate your personality and temperament.
Tip: Some career assessment tests are free; others are available from a career counselor.
Step 5: Research the job market
Research the job market to learn about careers that match your interests and personality.
Tip: Check the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to Industries, found online or at the library.
Step 6: Get ready
Prepare to begin a new chapter in your life as you pursue a career that will make you happy and bring you satisfaction. Aim high!
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abundancecoaching Says:
May 12, 2012 - I love this so very much. Thank you!!!
abundancecoaching Says:
May 12, 2012 - Nice motivational video... is always a help to those who need it.
RiskManagementCert Says:
Mar 13, 2012 - Thank you.
MrsProller123 Says:
Mar 3, 2012 - my bobby and tammy wanna be a sex ed teacher career after finishing college
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springlightgirl Says:
Feb 10, 2012 - even life was more exciting and dreamy lolz
ThePatrickMacalister Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - I was out when I heard the word "effort".
fesalalmasry Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - The Human Resources people will probably interview you at some point. Even if they don't you can bet that they're talking to the other interviewers behind the scenes. Understanding what they're looking for gives you competitive edge.
fesalalmasry Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - The Human Resources people will probably interview you at some point. Even if they don't you can bet that they're talking to the other interviewers behind the scenes. Understanding what they're looking for gives you competitive edge.
GY31000 Says:
Jan 16, 2012 - s
0incorporeal Says:
Jan 9, 2012 - Seriously since when did we have a choice? Even with a good education, I have absolutely no choice when it comes to a career. In this economic apocalypse we all are lucky to get a job at all, let alone one we want to do.
bananian Says:
Jan 8, 2012 - at least you are not in debt from education AND unemployed. :(
moonlightwolf90 Says:
Jan 7, 2012 - I'm 21, going to a community college going for my AGS(Associate in General Studies) because I haven't even figured out what career I want. But this does gives me an idea on how to choose. The hardest part is believing in my self & just really going out their searching for job/career that will match what I want or just closely comfortable with.
JobsinCheltenham Says:
Jan 7, 2012 - Some great advice for people looking for jobs.
kaiqinAKAme Says:
Jan 6, 2012 - Press 5 for some advice for the 8 year olds watching this vid
BekBud1 Says:
Nov 9, 2011 - im 20 years old and i still have no clue wtf i gotta do... i just stay home and pplay with my legos and get high.
TheCareerZoo Says:
Nov 2, 2011 - Love the step one list! Ha
Protips4Life Says:
Oct 26, 2011 - Search "how to choose a career - 2 keys" or check my video page. I provide some similar advice.
ngcareers Says:
Oct 17, 2011 - Wonderful Tips. Thanks for that.
Daigilia Says:
Oct 9, 2011 - press 5 repeatedly
MalkaOlga Says:
Oct 9, 2011 - 3?...I got like 7 hahah...and still not what i want to
BazzaCoxy Says:
Sep 21, 2011 - Figuring out where to go when changing careers is such a pain. x_x
awesomedog69 Says:
Sep 7, 2011 - 1:16 is that a ninjastar... If it is, I better watch out for her. Cause if she's an assassin. x_x
kapalutas Says:
Aug 26, 2011 - Hey, found these great tips about finding a job, just have to go down cause there's lots of ads, but it works for me, really works, greattipsforeveryone.blogspot.com
Itheanonymous Says:
Aug 25, 2011 - Lolz, ppl who say Van Gogh wrong.