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What are you good at?
Do you have something you love to do?
Whether it’s playing sports, building models, or playing
an instrument, your interests today say a lot about what
career you might have tomorrow. To get there, follow
these ten steps. Be sure to discuss them with your
school counselor, parents, guardians, and friends:
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Step 1
Make a list of your skills and interests. Think about
what you enjoy and what you are good at.
Step 2
Find out more about the kinds of the jobs that
interest you, along with their educational requirements,
salary, working conditions, future outlook, and anything
else that can help you decide what’s best.
Step 3
Make a list of jobs that you would like to have and
compare this list with your skills and interests. The
job that matches your skills and interests the closest
may be the career for you.
Step 4
Choose your career goal. Once you've decided what
occupation best matches your interests, you can begin
developing a plan to reach your career goal.
Step 5
Develop a career plan. Find out more about the kind
of training, education, and skills you will need to
achieve your career goal.
Step 6
Select a school that offers a college degree or
training program that best meets your career goal and
financial needs.
Step 7
Find out about financial aid to help support you in
obtaining your career goal.
Step 8
Learn about job hunting tips as you prepare to
graduate or move into the job market.
Step 9
Prepare your resume, and practice job interviewing
techniques.
Step 10
Go to your career guidance center at school or local
library for information and help on career planning.
Bonus!
Learn more about Making a
Sample Career Plan
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