Career exploration...what would you like to be?
8 great ways to learn about careers
- Talk to people already in the profession...most of us love to talk about what we do
- Join clubs...newspaper, forensics, skiing, media, photography, drama, student government, scouts
- Read!...books by industry(healthcare, business), profession (sports journalism, graphic design), or interest (math, music)
- Volunteer...special needs rec programs(social work), create a Web page for an organization (computers)
- Work/Study & internships...learning by doing
- Work...camp (teaching), food service (culinary arts), electronics store (sales)
- Travel...national parks (environmental studies), schools (CIA), museums (science, art)
- Try new things...American Sign Language, karate, National Youth Leadership Council
Keys to a successful career
- Do what you love...people who enjoy their work are often the most successful
- Welcome change...most people change jobs/careers/industries several times in their life
- Share what you know...teach, guide, mentor
Have questions? Ask!
