In the 20th century, men and women often made a career decision only once. They tended to
stay with the same type of work for all of their lives and often remained with one company. Besides, there are standard ways to enter a career and they are also smart and smarter ways. Take the time to learn the difference.
Today, in the dawning of the 21st century, most will change the company they work for and embrace the opportunity to change careers many times during their working lives. Changing business climates, corporate ups and downs, the worldwide web, greater mobility, and more attention to personal growth and development are some of the reasons.
Is Career Choice One Big Decision?
Not really. It is more often a series of smaller decisions about personal aptitude, likes and dislikes, preparation required (college, university, career school, and / or on-the-job training), geographic location, and requirements for making a good living as well as being promoted. Today, one important consideration is acquiring skills and knowledge that can be applied in several related fields. For instance, expertise in team management and goal achievement can be used in many kinds of business.
Although you may not keep the same career or job for life, you still need to take the time to understand your career options entirely. Make you are clear about your goals and understand all of the ins and outs of potential careers so that there are no unpleasant surprises and you can enjoy your career.
Make Yourself a Candidate for Promotion
One important area to pay attention to is the skill sets required. Let’s say you want to be a fireman. In many areas of the country, there are community college or trade schools that offer the required education and training. For many, that is enough. But you may be the person who would make an excellent battalion chief or trainer or even a fire chief. For that kind of advancement, a business or management degree Consider all the different job options in your career field; what would you like to specialize in. Say if you where going to study to be a doctor what would you want to do: be a surgeon, cardiologist and internal medicine, etc. Learn what experience you need for the particular field you are interested in and find an advisor who can help you make a high-quality decision.
Know your goals and stay positive. Make a decision and work toward your goals.
Other Resources:
CareerPath.com
JobStar.org
CollegeNET
Insjobs.com
