Choosing a Career
Making career choices large and small is something that nearly all adults have to do at some point or another. Whether you’re changing jobs, deciding to take on new responsibilities, or pursuing a brand new career different from your current one, career choices can make a big difference in your quality of life. There are a number of factors that affect career choices that you should always keep in mind, no matter what your career involves.
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Education
o When making career choices, you should always consider your current level of education and how that may affect your ability to, for example, enter a new career field or apply for a more advanced position in your current field. Most jobs require at least a high school diploma, and many jobs require specific training, college or university degrees and other higher education. You can always get more education by attending continuing ed courses, doing an internship or apprenticeship or pursuing another degree. In general, the more education you have, the wider your career options are. Decide whether you have enough education for what you want to do or need more to further your career, and always factor this into your career choices.
Financial Needs
o Careers can be very personally fulfilling and intellectually rewarding, but the bottom line is that for most people, your job is what pays the bills. If you have a family with dependents that need your monetary support, you should always take that into consideration when making important career choices. Be prepared to make sacrifices in your career, which might mean sticking it out in a job you don’t like so that you can pay for your child’s education. If you like to live lavishly, be prepared to work hard for the money you’ll need to do so. Decide for yourself what are your financial needs and what are your
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• [pic]Factors Affecting Career Choices
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Education
o When making career choices, you should always consider your current level of education and how that may affect your ability to, for example, enter a new career field or apply for a more advanced position in your current field. Most jobs require at least a high school diploma, and many jobs require specific training, college or university degrees and other higher education. You can always get more education by attending continuing ed courses, doing an internship or apprenticeship or pursuing another degree. In general, the more education you have, the wider your career options are. Decide whether you have enough education for what you want to do or need more to further your career, and always factor this into your career choices.
Financial Needs
o Careers can be very personally fulfilling and intellectually rewarding, but the bottom line is that for most people, your job is what pays the bills. If you have a family with dependents that need your monetary support, you should always take that into consideration when making important career choices. Be prepared to make sacrifices in your career, which might mean sticking it out in a job you don’t like so that you can pay for your child’s education. If you like to live lavishly, be prepared to work hard for the money you’ll need to do so. Decide for yourself what are your financial needs and what are your