Interests
|
| What do you enjoy the most? People
are drawn to certain physical and mental activities.
The activities you like the most now become important
clues in identifying the elements/qualities you
desire in a career. In fact, most people who enjoy
their work have some intrinsic interest in the activities
they must perform. It's time to explore
your interests. |
Skills
|
| What are you good at? Skills are
your talents, abilities, and aptitudes. Many people
seem to think they have few skills, or that they
do not have the right ones. Actually, the average
person has around 800 skills they use in their daily
lives. Some of your most basic skills and talents
may be right under your nose. Maybe you worked on
your uncle's fishing boat one summer, or helped
your mother design fliers for church functions.
Discovering these skills
and abilities is an important element to making
career decisions. |
Personality
|
| What are you like? Your personality
may change, but for right now
it's one of the most important indicators in choosing
what you will most enjoy studying and pursuing as
a career later on in life. A man with a tendency
towards shyness might want to avoid a job where
it's necessary to talk in front of large groups
of people. Likewise, a woman who hates getting dressed
up might not want to pursue a field where business
suits are mandatory. |
Values
|
| How much do you know about your values
and the way they might influence your job choices?
In this context, looking at "values"
refers to finding out how you feel about your work
and the contribution it makes to society. People
who pursue work that is congruent with their values
have a better chance of feeling satisfied and successful
in their chosen field. |
