| The answer is career research, and you should | | | | considered otherwise. |
| always begin with yourself. Take assessment | | | | Volunteer |
| tests that are available online to know your | | | | Volunteering can give you insight into yourself and |
| strengths and weaknesses. | | | | guide you in your search for a career. Many find |
| Speak with career counselors who can help you | | | | immense satisfaction in helping people. |
| find a suitable career path for yourself. | | | | Besides, volunteering can bring you to the |
| Set Career and Job Goals | | | | attention of employers who may see some |
| What are your goals and aspirations? What are | | | | potential in you and offer you a lucrative career. |
| your interests, your likes and dislikes? Where do | | | | Read Industry-Specific Career Books |
| you want to see yourself maybe five years from | | | | This should be high on your priority list. Seek out |
| now? You need to determine what you want | | | | the best books that are industry-specific and are |
| from your job and your career. | | | | geared toward your career goals. |
| Are you looking to be financially independent, to | | | | Go Online For Help |
| become famous, or to bring about changes in | | | | Make use of the web to research your choice of |
| your life? Your motives must be clear, especially | | | | career. Find out all resources that are available on |
| with regard to what drives your sense of success | | | | various websites. |
| and happiness. | | | | Download and read trade journals about your |
| Research the Industry | | | | career path. They may also contain the latest |
| Find out all you can about the industry you have | | | | employment opportunities. |
| chosen: the future of the industry, the latest | | | | Participate In Job-Shadowing Opportunities |
| trends and career options. | | | | If you have a friend who is employed in a career |
| You can find this information on the Internet, by | | | | you are interested in, it is a good idea to learn as |
| reading industrial publications, by attending job and | | | | much about it as you can from them. You may |
| career fairs, and through your mentors. | | | | even choose to go to work with them for a day. |
| Review Career and Job Trends | | | | This will enable you to experience the job |
| Obtaining information about the latest career | | | | firsthand and gain information about the work |
| trends is vital for the success of your long-term | | | | itself, including working conditions. |
| career planning. | | | | Be sure to get permission from the company to |
| It is important to determine areas where job | | | | avoid embarrassing yourself and your friend. |
| growth is the greatest, especially in areas that | | | | Your career is an important part of your life. |
| interest you most. | | | | Take time to fully understand the path you want |
| Network | | | | to take. Making the wrong decision will only make |
| Networking can be beneficial. You can learn about | | | | you miserable and hamper your productivity. If |
| new job openings and careers through your | | | | you love the job you are in, you will have a much |
| contacts, for example. You may even discover a | | | | better chance of being happy and fulfilled. |
| fulfilling career that you might never have | | | | |