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How many times have you been asked: What do you want to be when you grow up? What are your plans after high school? Will you go to college or trade school? Or, if you are in college, what are you going to do with your degree?
How can you know what career is right for you—the type of career
that makes you excited about going to work Monday morning instead of dreading
it? Where do you start to find the answers?
A career is more than a job. According to Webster's Dictionary, a career is defined as "one's progress through life or in one's work; a profession or occupation which one trains for and pursues as a lifework," while a job is "a position of employment; situation; work." During your lifetime, you may have many jobs within your career.
You are unique. You have your own special set of talents and abilities. Choosing a career is part of giving yourself permission to be who you are. That's easier said than done, however.
Think of choosing a career like choosing an outfit—it needs to fit your body type and be flattering to you. What looks good on one person may not look good on someone else. Just because an article of clothing or a career is popular doesn't mean that it's right for you.
How can you identify your interests, values, abilities and all the things that make you you? Through career planning! Career planning is an ongoing process. Regardless of your age, it's important to assess where you are if you are to meet your goals and turn your dreams into reality. Your career will be a major part of your life. So the career decisions you make are very important.
Planning for a career doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and patience to ultimately determine a career path that suits you. But the journey is remarkable. What you learn about yourself will help you in all areas of your life, not just in finding a rewarding career.
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