3. Choosing a career is sometimes challenging, especially
if you are planning for college or an internship.
4. 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.
5. Here are 5 ways to find a relevant career path.
7. Start by discussing professional interests
with friends, family members, and school
guidance counselors.
8. They may be able to offer helpful insight
or advice.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. From there you can check out the national and
international experts in the media.
Even Oprah.com has career planning advice.
13. Local guidance counselors,
placement services, and
employment agencies typically
provide testing services to help job
seekers find a position that suits
their skill set.
14. Major organizations like Mapp
Assessment at Assessment.com
is one of many companies
offering career planning surveys
to new graduates …
15. … returning military personnel,
and parents returning to work
after raising children.
16. You can register online for their
surveys.
And the results, along with
career recommendations, will be
emailed to you.
18. Many educational programs offer internships
or co-op opportunities for students
specializing in certain occupations.
19. 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.
21. Similarly, volunteers get to know quite a bit
about the companies where they donate
their time and energies to assist.
22. 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.
24. It is always a good idea to join professional
networks where you can get to know
employers who may be looking to hire.
25. At online websites like
you can showcase your experience and
education, along with professional interests
and contacts.
26. Job opportunities are posted in your career
area and you can join sub-groups for more
detailed information and exposure.
27. 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.
29. Monster.com, a popular job
search site, offers short videos
for finding the right career.
30. YouTube offers a significant
collection of career
development videos.
31. Ted Talks hosts informative
speakers that may offer insight
into your career field.
32. You can host a personal
website to attract employers
as well as apply to most
promising companies online.
33. Finding your career path does
not have to be difficult. It just
takes some research, planning
and organization.
34. Take advantage of tools like
those mentioned above to help
identify your career direction.
35. Before you know it, you'll find
the job you've always wanted.
36. Seeking a new financial advisor
position? Speak with the experienced
financial advisor recruiters of
Willis Consulting Inc.
37. They can many top industry contacts and
can help you land the position you want.
See open positions at
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