Career Pathways

Career

Pathways

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________ _______ are those that influence the choice of career from the environment or social order.

External factors affecting one's career choices:

• Parental influence

• Peer influence

• Influence of teacher

• Salary package

• Employment prospect

• Mass media

• Culture and social & economic conditions

Mistakes to avoid when choosing a career:

• Listening to people who tell you that you should, or should not, do something.

• Following in someone else’s footsteps.

• Not doing your homework.

• Not talking to those in the know.

• Going for the money.

Mistakes to avoid when choosing a career:

• Ignoring who you are.

• Not considering location.

• Not looking beyond a “best careers” list.

• Ignoring the future.

Various Career Options

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This prepares an adolescent for a wide range of professional careers.

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This may be a great option for an adolescent who is unsure about his/her career path or isn’t ready for a bachelor degree from a college or university.

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These offer a direct path toward specific jobs.

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This can be chosen by adolescents who don’t feel ready for college directly after high school explore interests through internships, volunteer experiences, a job or travel.

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This can be tough since adolescents may have trouble getting a job, especially if they have no experience.

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______ ________ helps adolescents to develop their roles and to use their experiences to create the life they want to live.

Basic guidelines for career planning:

• Analyze your current/future lifestyle.

• Analyze your strengths and weaknesses.

• Analyze your likes/dislikes.

• Analyze your passion.

Basic guidelines for career planning:

• Analyze your definition of success.

• Analyze your current situation.

• Analyze your personality.

• Analyze your dream job.