Choosing a career is rarely easy. It is a very select group of people who know exactly what they want to do with their lives and are able to make a living doing what they love. While you need to consider your interests, skills, and the job market, there are also other ways to explore the career that may be right for you. Here are a few advanced techniques to try.
- Assessments – There are several assessment tests that can help you to learn what careers are most satisfying for people of your personality type. For example, there is the Myers-Briggs personality test, the DISC career test, and the Enneagram (to name a few of the most popular ones). This will give you some ideas of where to start.
- Internships – If you already have an idea of the direction you want to go, an internship can help you to build real-world business skills and networking while also giving you some experience. You may find that the career you interned for is not for you, but you may also decide you love it and know exactly what you want to do now.
- Apprenticeships – Apprenticeships give you hands-on training and a paycheck while also training you to take up a career. You can check the Department of Labor website to learn more about apprenticeships that are registered.
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