Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). Three choices are extra.
1)___If you are unsatisfied in your career for any reason, you Can always change it. You'll be in a good company. Many people change careers several times over the course of their lifetimes.
2)___Every year, especially during milestone years, ie. the beginning of a new decade, there are numerous articles and books that list what "the experts" predict will be "hot jobs". If can't hurt to look at those lists to see if any of the careers on it appeal to you, but you shouldn't use the list to dictate your choice. While the predictions are often based on valid data, sometimes things change. Way foo often what is hof this year won't be hot a few years from now. In addition, you need to take into account your interests, values, and skills vihen choosing a career. Just because the outlook for an occupation is good, it doesn't mean that the occupation is right for you.
3)___Everyone is different and what works for one person won't necessarily work for another, even if that other person is someone with whom you have a lot in common. If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be aware of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you.
4)___Choosing a career is a great start, but there's a lot more to do after that, A Career Action Plan is a road map that takes you from choosing a career to becoming employed in that occupation and to reaching your long-term career goals.
5)___While first-hand experience is great, there are other ways to explore an occupation. You can read about it either in print resources or online. You can also interview those working in that field.
A) Lowering your salary demands will make you a more attractive job candidate.
B) If my best friend (or sister, uncle) is happy in a particular field, I will be too.
C) Dress rules no longer apply.
D) There's very little I can do to learn about an occupation without actually working in it.
E) I should choose a career from the Best Careers list.
F) Changing careers is nearly impossible.
G) Once I choose a career l'll be stuck in it forever.
H) All I have to do is pick an occupation... Things will fall into place after that.
