As you look at making a career change, it is important to look at work
that you would enjoy. The average person
will work approximately 40+ years in his/her lifetime. Many of you have probably worked in job fields
that you do not like. A recent study
indicates that only about 51% of the current workforce like
what they are doing. Now that you are in
the process of making a job change, why not find a career that would make you
happier. Work through the following topics
and see if you can identify clues to help you find a career direction that you
may want to pursue.
HOBBIES: You have probably seen many of your friends
and relatives turn a hobby into a career. What hobbies are you involved in that could
lead you to a new career? Examples include: Have good computer skills - turn to the computer field; are
a persuasive speaker and can influence others - consider sales or marketing; are
a creative person artistically - graphic design and the printing industry are possibilities,
etc.
MY HOBBIES: , , and .
What jobs or careers would
any of them lead to? , ,
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SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES: These can also lead to new careers.
What spare time activities are you
involved in that could help you change direction? Examples:
MY SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES: , ,
and .
What careers or career
directions could any of them lead to?
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and .
ANOTHER WAY
TO LOOK AT CHANGE IS TO IDENTIFY SUCCESSES YOU HAVE HAD IN LIFE OR AWARDS YOU
HAVE WON AND THE SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENTS THAT WERE USED IN THOSE SUCCESSES. (Take a look at some examples
below.)
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Success in Life |
Skills/Talents Used |
Career Options |
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Others come to me for advice |
Advising/Counseling |
Social Worker/Counselor |
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Work well with tools |
Automotive knowledge |
Auto Tech/Parts Person |
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Won award as investor for firm |
Money management |
Financial Planner, Banking, Credit Union |
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Recognized as a good organizer |
Organizational skills |
Admin. or Personal Asst. |
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A good driver |
Driving skills |
Professional Driver or Chauffer |
NOW,
CREATE YOUR OWN LIST:
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My Successes in Life |
Skills/Talents Used |
Career Options |
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TOPICS YOU DISCUSS WITH OTHERS
can be important clues to consider as you look at a new career. (Listed below are some examples
of topics and career fields they might lead to.)
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Topics |
Possible Career Fields |
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Hunting and fishing |
Selling sporting goods equipment |
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Cars and trucks |
Auto and truck sales |
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Clothes and fashion |
Clothing/shoe sales, alterations and design |
CONSIDER WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID YOU WOULD BE GOOD AT AND List below those jobs or career fields THAT MAY
be a good choice FOR YOU:
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TYPES OF BOOKS YOU READ are also
clues to interests and may lead to a NEW career choice. (Listed below are some examples
of book types and the possible career options they may lead to.)
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Book Type |
Career Options |
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House decorating |
Interior design, drapery sales, etc. |
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Investing, money management |
Financial planning, banking |
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Homes, property |
Real estate, property management |
Think about your interests. CONSIDER ANYTHING THAT APPEALS TO YOU.