- How much education would you like your career to require?
- Where do you want to work?
- Do you want to work with people, information, or things?
- How much freedom of self-expression do you require?
- Do you want to work alone or as part of a team?
- Do you want to supervise others, or do you want them to supervise you?
- How much responsibility do you want?
- How do you feel about working with details?
- How do you feel about performing the same task over and over?
Think over the characteristics you have listed on your dream job page and consider what jobs have many or even all of these characteristics. List the jobs below, and also jot down any thoughts you have about the limitations the jobs might pose. Would you need to know more about requirements? Would you need additional training? Would you need to move to a different part of the country? Write down your thoughts, after each job name, and keep your list for further reference as you consider your career possibilities.
Skill/Career Relationship
List your top three skills, and try to think of an attractive career option that uses these skills. Write down the name of the career whether or not you have all the skills needed for it now.
Now delve deeper into your memory bank and try to identify other unique experiences that might give you a special background that others have not had. Think of careers experienced by members of your family or friends from which you have learned a great deal, or perhaps you have been part of special projects that other people have not experienced. Think of unusual people you have known, books that have taught you special things. Beside each experience that you list, try to define the skill that you feel you have obtained as a result of that experience.
List the career, and think it over as you write, noting what is required and whether you can accept the requirements and conditions of the job.
Recognizing your skills is important in deciding what career you would like to try. Look back over the skill chart and decide which three areas you are strongest in. Put a check before each skill you possess.
