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Today, if you are unable to decide the field of
career that you would like to go for career assessment
is a great way to start. It is looks at not only the job
fields but also focuses on you, as the individual. It is
very essential to finding a career that will bring you
satisfaction and an appropriate income. The integral
part of the process is ‘testing’. Each individual is
unique and career assessment tests help us categorize
personal traits that match up with competencies and
skills for various fields of work. Your abilities,
talents, likes and dislikes are all measured to focus on
suitable choices of jobs that fit your lifestyle. As a
result, the feedback will give you prospective to
explore careers that you'll enjoy and find highly
encouraging and personally gratifying. The process also
involves a set of questions that try to clarify your
interests, identify your skills and work style, match
these skills and competencies to definite fields and
even conclude whether you like analytical jobs, people
jobs, hands-on jobs, etc.
After you have
recognized a particular career path, you can begin
investigating and exploring jobs in each field
understanding the possibilities fully for you. You will
be looking at specific jobs that will help you aim for
the correct direction. This investigation and
exploration should ideally include; talking to employers
in the field, learning about the typical job
environment, further education certifications required
for that particular job, looking at the appraisal and
advancement prospects and even having conversations with
people already working in the field.
In this
manner you save a lot of energy, time and sometimes
money by testing the waters first and then exploring
jobs. At this stage you will be able to make a much more
informed decision about the job prospects and the
education involved to get there efficiently. Determine
whether you need a degree, associate courses or
vocational training. Determine the ideal schools that
can provide you with the programs that you are looking
for. Consider whether the program structure fits your
lifestyle would it become a hindrance to your current
job or personal life or will it enhance it. What are the
admission procedures and requirements? Do you need to
write an entrance test? Is the school recognized? Plan
the educational costs. Do you need to apply for
financial aid? Is there a scholarship available with
your present qualifications? Is it realistic enough to
do a full time on campus program to reach your career
goal? Have a look at online program equivalents that do
not become a hindrance in your time, money and life.
Whether you're preparing for your first career, or
looking for a change in careers, getting the right
information is always essential. The two most essential
aspects to be looked at would be to understand the
responsibilities, tasks, income and suitability that
come with each career and also to understand the kind of
education is required or generally recommended in the
field of your career.
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