Choosing A Career
Here are some suggestions:
- Think about who you are. An understanding of yourself gives clues to jobs that will suit.
- Your skills
- Your attitudes
- Your values
- Write down your abilities and qualities. Consider:
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Enthusiasm
- Imagination
- Reliability
Be realistic in regard to these don't write down how you would like to be, but how you are.
- What do you value about work?
- Security/promotion
- Intellectual challenge
- Being able to see a result for your work/job satisfaction
- Money/status
- Being in charge
You need to find jobs which match what you see as important.
- What are your interests? What attracts your attention? Consider:
- Activities you enjoy
- 'Dreams' about the future
- The way you spend your spare time/hobbies
These interests/activities will give pointers as to what to look for in a career.
- What are your patterns of behaviour? Consider these when determining suitable work.
- Decisiveness
- Tact
- Impulsiveness
- Persuasiveness
- Insight
- Idealism
- Innovation
Honestly evaluate your strengths/weaknesses and ask for feedback from others.
Other Suggestions
- Find out how to become qualified for careers that interest you. Do you need to obtain an apprenticeship/traineeship, go to TAFE or go to University? (eg use the Job Guide to get infomation about job).
- Talk with others about their careers this will help you decide whether a particular career will suit you.
- Do some work experience.
- Get casual work/voluntary work this helps identify your strengths and preferences, and shows later employers that you can manage priorities and handle responsibility.
- Get involved in other activities eg sport. Can help develop teamwork/organisational skills.
- Read employment sections of newspapers gives insights about what jobs are available.
- Visit the Careers links page for a sample of some really useful online resources dedicated to Careers - Job Guide, My Future etc
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