5 Ways To Find Your Career Path

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5
WAYS TO FIND YOUR CAREER PATH
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Choosing a career is sometimes challenging,
especially if you are planning for college or an
internship.
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Since many employees change careers several times
during their working years, often losing
seniority as a result, it pays to find a
meaningful career from the outset.
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Here are 5 ways to find a relevant career path.
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TALK ABOUT IT
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Start by discussing professional interests with
friends, family members, and school guidance
counselors.
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They may be able to offer helpful insight or
advice.
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High school and college job placement counselors
frequently offer aptitude tests for an idea of
the types of work that will be most fulfilling to
you.
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If you are already employed but still looking for
that dream job, consult a business mentor or life
coach for additional suggestions on how to find
the right career for you.
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From there you can check out the national and
international experts in the media. Even
Oprah.com has career planning advice.
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TAKE TESTS
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Local guidance counselors, placement services,
and employment agencies typically provide testing
services to help job seekers find a position that
suits their skill set.
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Major organizations like Mapp Assessment at
Assessment.com is one of many companies offering
career planning surveys to new graduates
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returning military personnel, and parents
returning to work after raising children.
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You can register online for their surveys. And
the results, along with career recommendations,
will be emailed to you.
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TRY IT OUT
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Many educational programs offer internships or
co-op opportunities for students specializing in
certain occupations.
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Some are paid positions while others are
not. This is a great way to become familiar with
a specific career path to decide whether or not
it is really what you want to do for a living.
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Moreover, many interns are offered full-time
employment when they graduate.
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Similarly, volunteers get to know quite a bit
about the companies where they donate their time
and energies to assist.
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If they do a good job, they may be offered paid
employment and the employees already will know
something about the work before deciding whether
or not to accept.
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NETWORK PROFESSIONALLY
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It is always a good idea to join professional
networks where you can get to know employers who
may be looking to hire.
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At online websites like you can showcase your
experience and education, along with professional
interests and contacts.
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Job opportunities are posted in your career area
and you can join sub-groups for more detailed
information and exposure.
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Locally, the chamber of commerce, Lions Club, and
other civic groups provide an excellent
opportunity to learn more about local commerce,
which can help you narrow your focus to specific
career interests.
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CONNECT WITH TECHNOLOGY
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Monster.com, a popular job search site, offers
short videos for finding the right career.
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YouTube offers a significant collection of career
development videos.
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Ted Talks hosts informative speakers that may
offer insight into your career field.
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You can host a personal website to attract
employers as well as apply to most promising
companies online.
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Finding your career path does not have to be
difficult. It just takes some research, planning
and organization.
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Take advantage of tools like those mentioned
above to help identify your career direction.
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Before you know it, you'll find the job you've
always wanted.
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Seeking a new financial advisor position? Speak
with the experienced financial advisor recruiters
of Willis Consulting Inc.
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They can many top industry contacts and can help
you land the position you want. See open
positions at http//www.willis-consulting.com/fin
ancial-advisor-jobs/
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90274 310-373-7400 PST
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