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 Career
decision-making can be like a roller coaster ride. Full of ups and downs;
twists and curves. It is important that you be ready to go when it’s
your turn to ride.American jobs require a better education than ever before. New technology is being introduced every day. Workers are expected to change to meet new job conditions and to have the educational background to take full advantage of these conditions. Workers need the education to work with statistics, customer service, and management as the need arises. This guide is a planning tool for your future. It contains a wealth of information to direct you as you dream about your future, plan your direction and implement your plans. Regardless of which course of study you choose, the ultimate goal is the same for everyone: a successful and satisfying career. The term career implies not only a job but also a combination of work, education, and life- style. Developing a successful and satisfying career takes years of planning, training, and hard work. Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. It is easy to be swept along in a job situation, making as few decisions as possible. A person often furthers his/her education because it is the “thing to do,” takes a job because he/she “needs the money” then follows whatever course the job leads him/her through. Others hop from job to job aimlessly, hoping to find a career along the way. Decision-making, particularly career-oriented decision making, may seem a difficult task. It is also extremely exciting because you are the one who makes the decisions. You will increase your chances of success if you take the most challenging courses. This guide is designed to help you realize that you do have choices in your career development. You should carefully consider your options during high school and use this guide to help you prepare for the kind of job you want later in life. Setting goals now will help you to get the necessary training, education, and experience you will need to have the career you want after you graduate. Strap yourself in and hold on because it’s a wild ride! back |