Career decision making

Career Decision-Making
Making career decisions is a lifelong process. It is all about exploring and experiencing the world of work. It is also about understanding your abilities, interests, skills, and values and combining these to create a meaningful framework for life. You will have many opportunities to discover and rediscover careers that match your changing lifestyle. It is important that you are an active participant in this decision-making process.
Career decision-making begins with you, your awareness of the world around you, and your ability to understand what is important to you.
The following checklist may help you begin:
Learn about yourself: interests, abilities, skills, and values
Observe individuals in the workplace
Talk with family and friends about their work experiences
Collect information about specific careers and companies
Experience different careers through volunteer or part-time work, or school internship, co-op, and apprenticeship programs
Consider your personal short-term and long-term goals