Choosing a career
Choosing a career path is not always easy. For most people there is not one right occupation, but several occupations they could do and enjoy. Different occupations will satisfy you in different ways. Different occupations will suit you at different times. Your career is your whole working life, which can be made up of a wide range of occupations and involve many changes in direction.
It is important that you make informed choices. It is wise to base your career decisions on a good understanding of yourself, as well as a thorough knowledge of the occupations and courses open to you.
It takes time to think about yourself, to decide what sort of lifestyle you want, to talk to people and to explore occupations. If you want to find work that is satisfying, however, there are no shortcuts-and without this knowledge, you may be tempted to react to whatever luck brings your way.
It is important that you take charge of your career. Only you can make career choices that work for you. You are the person best suited to choose work that suits your own unique skills, knowledge, personality and interests. So be positive and act now by taking three small steps.