Planning Your Career

Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together

Choosing a Career
What is the difference between a job
and a career?

There are three areas you need to
focus on when choosing a career.



Career Decision Trade-Offs
People work for two reasons


Choosing a career will involve
opportunity costs
Look at trends happening in todays
environment
The more you know about your own
interests, values, needs and goals the
better career choice you will make

Career Training and Skill
Development
Several factors determine your salary





The more you know the greater your
chances are for success
Personal Factors
What do you do best?

What do you enjoy?

The Right Fit

The goal is to find a career that gives you
the right balance between financial
rewards and personal satisfaction.


Stages in Career Planning

External Factors and
Opportunities
Social influences


Economic factors


Trends
Lets See What You are
Interested In
Career Exploration Project