Identify your career options. Develop a refined list of options by examining your interests, skills, and values through self-assessment, researching companies, and talking to experienced professionals. You can further narrow your list when you take part in experiences such as shadowing or working alongside a company employee, volunteering, or internships.
Next, list all the things you need to do to accomplish your career goals.
Here are questions to ask to create a strategy for your career.
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- Location: Where Do You Want to Live?
- Type of Job or Industry: What Do You Want to Do?
- How Well Do You Work with Other People?
- Opportunities for Promotion: Do You Want to Lead People?
- Money: How Important is Income?
- Risk: How Well Do You Tolerate Risk?
- Do You have a Mentor or Advisor?
- Job Security: What are the Risks of Playing It Safe?
- What Education Do You Need?
- What Experience Do You Need?
- Should You Take an Aptitude Test?
- Who Hires People with Your Goals and Qualifications?