Get informed, and make a decision that's best for you

Whether you're planning your first career, or looking to change careers, getting informed is always a good idea. Read and learn about careers, including:

* What types of personalities and work styles are good fits for each career

The Building Blocks of Career Planning

Although career planning may seem overwhelming, following the steps in these four building blocks will help you research and attain your career goal:

Self Assessment

Create a personal inventory of your skills, interests, values, personality and learning style.

Research

Create a Plan

Keep reading for more information on how to structure your career planning:

Self-Assessment

Create a personal inventory of your strengths and skill sets by following these steps:

* Management skills - such as time management, motivation and direction of others, management of financial and material resources

Job security. Work independently. Salary. Work outdoors.


Research

Learn as much as you can about the careers that interest you:

From what you have learned in the step above, create a short list of careers you are interested in.

Other methods to research potential careers include job shadowing, volunteering, contract employment, work-study programs and summer employment.

Now compare your interests and skills with those occupations.

Determine which career best matches your values, personality, skills and interests.

Create a Plan

Time for Action

Management Plan Section Of The Business Plan

What is a realistic time frame to reach your career goal?