Skills and Interests in Career Paths
Learning Objective
I can identify my skills and interests and relate them to potential career paths.
Key Concepts
When choosing a career, it is important to perform a self-assessment to identify your interests, passions, strengths, skills, and personality type.
To help you choose a career, ask yourself these three questions: What's important to me? Where can I go next? What do I want next?
After self-reflection, you should improve your skills, update your resume, and search for job opportunities.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first question you should ask yourself when deciding on a career, according to the video?
2. Name three areas you should consider when performing a self-assessment to determine what matters most to you in a job.
3. Explain the difference between 'needs' and 'wants' in the context of a career, and why is it important to distinguish between them?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
How to Choose a Career Based on Your Interests | Indeed Career Tips
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