Your Career Research Checklist
The answer is career research, and you should always begin with yourself. Take assessment tests that are available online to know your strengths and weaknesses.
Speak with career counselors who can help you find a suitable career path for yourself.
Set Career and Job Goals
What are your goals and aspirations? What are your interests, your likes and dislikes? Where do you want to see yourself maybe five years from now? You need to determine what you want from your job and your career.
Are you looking to be financially independent, to become famous, or to bring about changes in your life? Your motives must be clear, especially with regard to what drives your sense of success and happiness.
Research the Industry
Find out all you can about the industry you have chosen: the future of the industry, the latest trends and career options.
You can find this information on the Internet, by reading industrial publications, by attending job and career fairs, and through your mentors.
Review Career and Job Trends
Obtaining information about the latest career trends is vital for the success of your long-term career planning.
It is important to determine areas where job growth is the greatest, especially in areas that interest you most.
Network
Networking can be beneficial. You can learn about new job openings and careers through your contacts, for example. You may even discover a fulfilling career that you might never have considered otherwise.
Volunteer
Volunteering can give you insight into yourself and guide
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