1. The Importance of Researching Career Options Now!!!
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The Importance of Researching Career Options Now!!!
Over the course of your lifetime, you may have several occupations, or how you make your living which are all part of your career.
It’s important to choose wisely when selecting a career.

2. Always be Ready…

3. It’s important to choose wisely when selecting a career.
The Numbers Don’t Lie!!!
The average person will change careers 5-7 times during their working life.
Approximately 30% of the total workforce will now change jobs every 12 months.
By the age of 42 you will probably already have had about ten jobs.
Over the course of your lifetime, you may have several occupations, how you make your living which are all part of your career.
It’s important to choose wisely when selecting a career.

4. Keep in Mind… It’s a Process… You have to Explore…
You have to get Advice!
Don’t be afraid to take risks.

5. Choosing a career think about…
What do I want to be?
What I’m I interested in?
What are my goals?
Is School important for my Career?

6. Which Way Do I Go?
Regardless of what you think, it is important to begin researching career options at a young age so you are better informed.
But where do we start?
Which Way Do I Go?
Best place to start is to ask some important Questions.

7. Start with… Take an Interest Profiler Explore Career Pathways
Compare Careers
Choose a Career
Get Advice from those in that Career
Job Preparation: Resumes and Interviews

8. do the Research… CaliforniaColleges.edu www.californiacolleges.edu
Discuss the importance of getting Help.
Advice: from people in the Industry.
Develop a Support System.
Get Tips regarding: Resume; Interviews; Attire;
Assistance:
Guidance: From family, friends, teachers and professionals you trust

10. Consider these Components when choosing a career:
Goals – what do you want to be…how much do you want to make….etc.
Values – is it important to you
Interests – is this something you would like or enjoy doing?
Vision – Can I see myself doing that job
Skills – What are you good at?
Education – How much school will be needed for what I want to do?

11. Pursuit of Happiness

12. Your future is bright….Get Ready, Set…Explore.