" Choosing a Career "

Rule #1 : Choose a career that is something you really like to do.
Rule #2 : Do your research and choose carefully and thoughtfully.
Rule #3 : Make it meaningful to you.
Rule #4 : You owe it to yourself to look for work that is meanigful and rewarding!

The more you know, the greater your marketability.

Factors to Consider:

• Explore a number of careers and majors
• Get involved
• Get advice from people in your target occupation
• Follow your passion
• Dare to try something new .

Don't :

• Focus on a major just to get a career out of it.
• Select a major just because it is " cool " or seems to promise prestige.

Factors Affecting Career Choices :

• Intrests
• Skills
• Aptitudes
• People Skills
• Experience
• Family Traditions
• Personality
• Life goals and work values