Finding a career

We received this question from Shawn.

Hi, my name is Shawn and i am trying to find a career, in which i can use my creativity and my passion for science to initiate new ideas that others will impliment. Can you help me out? Thanks Shawn :)

Here is our answer -

Shawn,

Finding a career is a process.  As you explore careers, you will -

• Gain awareness and knowledge of your interests, abilities, and skills.
• Perform career research, identify potential careers, and begin narrowing career options.
• Perform research to identify educational courses
• Put what they know into action

Career guidance systems are designed to help you identify -

• Career interests, abilities, skills, and values
• Desired salary path and working conditions
• Required educational training

After selecting your career, it is important that you find the right educational program.

• You can get a career by attending a certificate, 2 year, and 4 year educational programs.
• In an educational program database, you can find careers that require the completion of a certificate, 2 year, and four year educational programs.
• If you are looking for careers in a specific geographic area, search by region or state.
• Finally, since the cost of education is a factor, search education programs according to college or other training program costs.

Recommended career guidance systems are -

• Career Explorers Guidance System
• Kuder Career Planning System
• Make a Career Profile

Read about these and other career tests....