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INTERNSHIPS CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR CAREER PATH
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Hey, with all businesses closing down, how do you make a decision? You want to make sure that you have a job when you graduate!
And once you know what career path you want to follow, how do you get there?
I tell my clients that one way to answer questions about your future career is to develop a career plan. A career plan outlines the steps you need to take to reach your career goal.
Fool Proof way to Developing a Career Path
To develop a career plan you must determine your interests and skills. Thinking about your skills and interests is a good way to help you find a satisfying career. Why go to college if you wont like your career?
When you’re trying to determine what your interests are, think about what you like and dont like to do. Think about experiences you have enjoyed. Evaluate what you liked, what you found challenging, and what you may have learned from those experiences. Make a list of activities you have enjoyed during the past few years.
List your skills that will help you in your career. Your skills may include training you have gained through part-time or full-time jobs. Even if you haven’t been employed before, you do have some skills which will help you find a job. For example, you may have skills you learned through typing class or photography.
Evaluate those skills and interests you have listed. Are there similar activities on the two lists? Are there any experiences that could turn into a career? For instance, if you volunteered at a hospital and enjoyed the experience, you may want to consider a medical career.
Research the types of careers available to you. If you don’t research careers, you may not know about the best occupations to fit your interests and skills. There are MANY more jobs that you can even think about
It’s also important to decide if the career you are considering is really what you expect and whether it offers the salary and benefits you want. The Best way to learn about a career is to get an internship in the position. (Internships are also a great way to gain experience in your selected career field). Another good way to find out about a job is to network—talk to someone who is in the career now.
When you have decided what career path you want to follow, figure out what you need to do to prepare for your new career. Do you need technical school training, or training at a college? If so, research the schools that offer the kind of training you need. What kinds of experience will you need to be successful in the career? Think of an internship as a way to get work experience in the career field.
When you develop your career plan, you can focus on what you want to do and how to get there.
And when you are ready to write your resume for your job search, you will have a better understanding of your skills and experiences to discuss with potential employers.
