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No. 1 –What Do I Want to Do? I Want to Now?
Am I
Be?

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My Plan? the Tools I
Need
Overview/Goals:

Deciding on the direction of your career is a big decision. You can’t make this decision in only an
hour or two. It takes lots of consideration, insight from counselors, friends, family, and research on
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your part. While some people go into the job market knowing exactly what they want to do, many
people only go with ideas of what they like to do, but no real direction.

You’ll be happier in your career if you choose something that you like to do. Work should really be
something you enjoy. Do you feel stuck in a job you don’t like, where you dread going to work each
day? If the only thing good about the job is the paycheck, then now is the time to ask yourself what
you really want in a job. For Evaluation Only

Career Assessments
If you are looking for some career direction and want to learn more about which jobs might match
your personality and interests, take a career assessment. There are many different types of tests
you can take to learn about your personality, your skills, and your preferences for work and jobs.
These tests may be called skill assessments, interest inventories, or personality profiles. They are
available from career counselors and job placement agencies, or on the Internet. There are many
different career assessments available on the Web. Some assessments are free, while others will
give you a short report for free, but charge a small fee for a more detailed report. Most
assessments take between 10-30 minutes to answer online as you complete a series of detailed
questions about your interests, your preferences, jobs, and personalities. They are designed to give
you insight into yourself, and help you narrow down your career field.

Instructions:

The first step to choosing a career is to look at your interests and skills. What things do you enjoy
doing? What types of jobs appeal to you?

1. List five jobs that interest you.
2. List you five favorite classes in school.
3. List your five least favorite classes in school
4. What’s most important to you in a job? – Rank the items in the list to understand what you
value in your workplace.

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