Skills and Interests for Job Options
Learning Objective
I can identify my skills and interests to explore potential job opportunities.
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 choose a career, research jobs that sound interesting, identify appealing industries, and conduct informational interviews with people in those roles.
To ensure you are on the right career path, improve your skills, update your resume, and search for job opportunities that align with your goals.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what is the FIRST question you should ask yourself when deciding which career to choose?
2. Describe the difference between 'needs' and 'wants' in the context of a job, and explain why it's important to identify both.
3. Explain the purpose of conducting informational interviews, as described in the video. What kind of information can you gain from them?
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Educational Video
How to Choose a Career Based on Your Interests | Indeed Career Tips
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