HOW DOES A PERSON KNOW WHAT CAREER TO WORK TOWARD?

There is no perfect answer, but the following 10 tips will get you off to a good start.

1. Get to Know Yourself
complete more than one self-assessment test

2. Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses
What do you do well, and what do you do not so well?

3. Develop an Inventory of Careers
Write down some careers that might interest you

4. Research Different Careers
Talk to others and use the internet

5. Write the Pros and Cons
List Positives and negatives about the careers that interest you

6. Network
Discuss your ideas with others

7. Talk with People who Work in your Area of Interest
Family and friends are great resources

8. Find a Mentor
Find someone whom you can discuss your career selection

9. Experiment
Take a related class or part-time job

10. Dont Give Up!
"If there is a will, there is a way"