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Choosing a Career

Choosing a Career. The top ten things to consider. 1. What is the anticipated salary of the career?. -Income -Tips -Commission -Wages or Salary. 2. What are the benefits of the career?. -Travel -Car -Manage own schedule -Health Coverage -Bonus.

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Choosing a Career

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  1. Choosing a Career The top ten things to consider

  2. 1. What is the anticipated salary of the career? • -Income • -Tips • -Commission • -Wages or Salary

  3. 2. What are the benefits of the career? • -Travel • -Car • -Manage own schedule • -Health Coverage • -Bonus

  4. 3. What is the workplace environment like? • -Hours • -Location • -Deadlines • -Schedule

  5. What technology skills would benefit someone in this field? • -Specific applications in the field

  6. 5. What is the career trajectory? • -Where does one start in the field? • -What are the anticipated promotions? • -What is the premiere position in the field?

  7. 6. What costs are involved in obtaining this career? • -What are the anticipated educational/training costs • -Does this career involve an “hidden” costs? • -Does this career involve a likely move? Where is the epicenter of the industry?

  8. 7. What educational/training is necessary? • -Is a professional license required? • -What is the entry level educational requirement? BA, MA, PhD, JD, MD • -Is there required continued education? • -Is there are nationally recognized test in the field? CFA • -Is graduate school encouraged? MBA

  9. 8. DOES research indicate that the career is growing? • -Historical trends • -Future projections • -Rationales

  10. 9. What do I value in a career? • -Prestige • -Income • -Helping others • -Flexible Schedule • -Variety/Routine • -Life-Work Balance

  11. 10. What are my strengths and interests? • Strengths: • -Academically • -Socially • -Personality Traits • Interests: • -School Classes • -Athletics • -Extracurriculars • -Hobbies

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