How to Find a Career for the Future
Job experts agree that if you want to find a career for the future, go with your attributes. Far too often, people pick careers they think they should have rather than one that makes them happy. If you want to find a career that best suits your personality, understand that discovery is going to be an important element in the process. Don't worry too much about how you'll make a living. Discover what you love and the money will come.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Laptop or PC
- Career testing
- Pen, pencil and paper
- Journal
- Telephone
- Transportation
Instructions
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Learn more about yourself. Immerse yourself in school, clubs and outside activities, or volunteer as a mentor for a boys and girls club. Ask representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of America for information. Your local YMCA or YWCA, Red Cross or United Way will also have information about volunteering.
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Talk with guidance counselors, career or college advisers. Helping people find careers is their bread and butter. Ask about psychological tests such as the Rorschach test or inquire about personality testing. The tests may give you some insight about yourself you did not already know. Visit the Your Career Change website (see resources) and take a free personality career test online.
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Use the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can buy a copy or go online and view occupational details for free. It is a career summary developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Find out about a particular career by reading the "Nature of the Work" or "Education and Training" sections. Review the job outlook portion, as well.
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Find a career for the future by getting money to go to (or back to) college. Visit the College Scholarships website (see references) to find information about getting grants, free money people can get to obtain their degrees.
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Take different electives either in high school or college. Elective courses are designed to help students become acquainted with various subjects beyond the core courses like math, science or English. Take art, music, and drama classes to become more familiar with your own and others' cultural backgrounds.
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Inquire about vocational, educational or other internships at school or in your community. It is how most people get practical experience.
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Tips & Warnings
Plan for obstacles. Finding a career for the future is a "process" that will not be completed overnight.
Avoid letting others dissuade you from your goal.
References
Resources
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