A Fitting Choice
Once you have considered the various components
of self (interests, strengths, values, personality, and goals)
begin thinking about what majors/careers would be a good
fit for you. Remember to integrate your knowledge and
understanding of who you are with information about
the opportunities that exist in the world around you. Try
the following exercise:
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First, get two different colors of highlighter.
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Go to Occupational
Outlook Handbook
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Find an occupation you think you might
be interested in and print out the description.
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Read the description, highlighting anything
you like about the job in one color, and anything you
don't like in the other color.
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When you're done, look it over. What
did you like? Why? What didn't you like? Why? Are
your "don't likes" something you can live with, or would
they really make you miserable??
Speaking with your academic advisor and/or
a career consultant can help you to understand how to integrate
what you have learned about your self so that you may evaluate
major and career options. The following web link might
also be of assistance.
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