What do you love to do? Whether it’s playing sports, building models, or playing an instrument, your interests today say a lot about what career you might pursue.
Click here to see how you can match the activities you like with the jobs you may like to do.
Try these seven steps to start exploring these interests. Don't forget
to talk about them with your school counselor, parents or guardians, and
friends!
Step 1
Step 1
Make a list of your skills and interests. Think hard about what you
enjoy and what you are good at.
Step 2
Step 2
Find out more about the kinds of the jobs that interest you, along with
their educational requirements, salary, working conditions, future outlook,
and anything else that can help you decide what’s best.
Step 3
Step 3
Make a second list of possible jobs that you would like to have and
compare it with your skills and interests. The job that matches your skills
and interests the closest may be the career for you.
Step 4
Step 4
Choose your career goal. Once you've decided what occupation matches
up best with you, then you can begin developing a plan to reach your career
goal.
Step 5
Step 5
Develop a career plan. Think about what you want to do and find out
more about the kind of training, education, and skills you will need to
achieve your career goal.
Step 6
Step 6
Start looking at schools that offer a college degree or training program
that best meets your career goal and financial needs.
Step 7
Step 7
Go to your career guidance center (at your middle school, high school,
or college) or local library for additional information and help on career
planning.