2. Let’s Choose a Career Tips to selecting the best job for you.

3. Choosing a career can be an overwhelming experience. Don’t underestimate the importance of this process. This tutorial is designed to give you general guidelines to follow in determining the career choice that is right for you. OVERVIEW EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

4. First step in selecting a career is knowing who you are. What are your values? What are your skills? What interests you? What are your strengths/weaknesses? Take a series of online self-assessment to discover how you will react in certain situations and what you enjoy doing. Assessments are tools to be used as a guideline. Who Are You? EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

5. Careeronestop http://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/SelfAssess ments/FindAssessments.aspx http://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/SelfAssess ments/FindAssessments.aspx About.com: Career Planning http://careerplanning.about.com/c/ec/1.htm http://careerplanning.about.com/c/ec/1.htm Similarminds.com http://similarminds.com/global-med.html Online Assessment Tools EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

6. Now that you have taken an assessment or two (or more), the research begins. You will need to research the career recommendations to determine your best fit. Factors to consider may include:  Job descriptions  Educational and training requirements  Salary range  Employment statistics and job outlook  Does this job involve things I enjoy? Does it play to my strengths? Research EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

7. Careeronestop: Occupational search and profiles http://www.careerinfonet.org/Occupations/select_occupation.aspx?n ext=occ_rep&level=&optstatus=111111111&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=& stfips=&jobfamhttp://www.careerinfonet.org/Occupations/select_occupation.aspx?n ext=occ_rep&level=&optstatus=111111111&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=& stfips=&jobfam= Career Briefs : Occupational Information http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/a/career_briefs.htm http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/a/career_briefs.htm MyPlan.com: Career database and video library http://www.myplan.com/careers/video/library.php http://www.myplan.com/careers/video/library.php Occupational Profiles EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

8. Set a short term career goal. Use the statement below as a guideline: Within the next year this is what I'd like to accomplish as far as my career is concerned: Career Goals EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

9. Does your career choice require additional training or certifications? Set a goal using the statement below: This is what I'd like to have completed as far as education and training is concerned, i.e. taking a six month course, applying to college or graduate school: Education and Training Goals EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

10.  Don’t let salary control your career choice  Don’t let someone else tell you what career is best for you  Don’t let a “Hot Career” list dictate or limit your career choice  Don’t think you will be satisfied with any job  Don’t be afraid to change careers - your skills are transferable What not to do EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

11. Congratulations! Your on the road to having a career and not just a job. Visit our tutorials on resume essentials and business etiquette to help you further prepare for a promising future. Next Steps EmployReward Solutions, Inc.

12. 100 Best Jobs for Lazy Bones http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/guidance/100_best_jobs_for_lazy_bones.htm http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/guidance/100_best_jobs_for_lazy_bones.htm Ten Myths About Choosing a Career http://careerplanning.about.com/od/careerchoicechan/a/myths_choice.htm http://careerplanning.about.com/od/careerchoicechan/a/myths_choice.htm Choosing a Career or Vocational School http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro13.shtm http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro13.shtm Career Exploration http://careerplanning.about.com/od/exploringoccupations/a/exploration.htm http://careerplanning.about.com/od/exploringoccupations/a/exploration.htm Explore Career Options http://www.rileyguide.com/careers.html Career Briefs: Occupational Information http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/a/career_briefs.htm References EmployReward Solutions, Inc.