Guide to Choosing Career
2011
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GUIDE TO CHOOSING A CAREER
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Life’s big decisions are often the scariest and most difficult ones to make. So it’s no surprise that you may be tempted to postpone choosing a career to the last minute or let the winds of fate dictate where you will go. While it won’t make the decision for you, (unfortunately, you still have to do that yourself), this booklet can give you a clearer idea on what you should look out for when selecting a career and the steps you need to take in preparation for it. If you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of indecision, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time. Besides, there’s no need to limit yourself to one option. Who knows? You might just change your mind along the way. Do let me know what you think about this booklet and what you’d like to see in future editions by filling in the feedback and enquiry card in the centrespread and sending it back to me. You can also find me at doctorjob.com.my or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/doctorjob) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/doctorjob). Hope to hear from you soon!
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Let’s Get
Assessing yourself
Job vs career........................................................... 2 Identify your skills .................................................. 4 Weighing your values.............................................. 6 Options for work experience ................................... 8
Action planning
One stepping stone at a time ................................ 10 Financial planning ................................................ 12
Advice
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Quizzing yourself.................................................. 14 Getting to know you.............................................. 16 Career pointers..................................................... 18 Networking for
Edition
doctorjob’s
GUIDE TO CHOOSING A CAREER
sponsored by
and kills the s to make Find dge le er know ight care r re. the ns he cisio de
http://www.facebook.com/kdu.universitycollege
Life’s big decisions are often the scariest and most difficult ones to make. So it’s no surprise that you may be tempted to postpone choosing a career to the last minute or let the winds of fate dictate where you will go. While it won’t make the decision for you, (unfortunately, you still have to do that yourself), this booklet can give you a clearer idea on what you should look out for when selecting a career and the steps you need to take in preparation for it. If you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of indecision, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time. Besides, there’s no need to limit yourself to one option. Who knows? You might just change your mind along the way. Do let me know what you think about this booklet and what you’d like to see in future editions by filling in the feedback and enquiry card in the centrespread and sending it back to me. You can also find me at doctorjob.com.my or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/doctorjob) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/doctorjob). Hope to hear from you soon!
Started!
Let’s Get
Assessing yourself
Job vs career........................................................... 2 Identify your skills .................................................. 4 Weighing your values.............................................. 6 Options for work experience ................................... 8
Action planning
One stepping stone at a time ................................ 10 Financial planning ................................................ 12
Advice
Sponsored by
Quizzing yourself.................................................. 14 Getting to know you.............................................. 16 Career pointers..................................................... 18 Networking for