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Ten Ways that School Prepares You for Work

1. Writing Skills
2. Speaking Skills
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Problem-Solving Skills
5. Initiative
6. Cool under Pressure
7. Attention to Detail
8. Time Management
9. Honesty
10. Love of Learning

People who are___ might do well as___

1. Accurate: Technical Writers
2. Bold: Firefighters, Stockbrokers, Reporters
3. Compassionate: Veterinary Technician, Therapists
4. Cool-headed: Multimedia Artists and Animators, Art Directors
5. Inquisitive: Medical Scientists, Research Psychologists
6. Observant: Chemists, Writers, Anthropologists
7. Organized: Librarians, Surgical Technicians
8. Outgoing: Human Resource Managers, Sales Engineers
9. Patient: Teachers, Photographers, Occupational Therapists
10. Persuasive: Environmental Engineers, Public Relations Specialist
11. Practical: Operations Research Analyst
12. Versatile: Interior Design, Physical Education and Coaching

Questions To Consider When Thinking About Careers

1. Will you enjoy the daily activities associated with the career? Will it be fulfilling?
2. How many responsibilities will you have?
3. How often will you work with others?
4. What can you do now to start preparing for any career?
5. Will this job be in high demand when you graduate from college?
6. How much schooling will you need to be successful in this career?
   Different careers require different levels of education. For example:

Careers and Degrees
4 Year Bachelors Degree	Graduate Degree	2 Year Associate Degree
Accountants	College Professors	Dental Hygienists
Engineers	Advanced-Practice Nurses	Engineering Technicians
Teachers	Dentists	Preschool Teachers
Journalists	Doctors	Paralegals
Insurance Agents	Economists	Registered Nurses
Federal Agents	Lawyers	Aircraft and Avionics Technicians
Landscape Architects	Scientists

Discovering Your Passions

1. Complete Career Inventories

-CFNC.org: Career Center
-America’s Career Info Net: www.Acinet.org
-North Carolina’s Occupational Information Database: www.nccareers.org

2. Get Involved at school and participate in extracurricular activities that might relate to a career you're interested in

• -Sports
• -Clubs
• -Academic Clubs
  -Girl Scouts/ Boy Scouts
  -School Clubs
  -Volunteering

Creative Ways to Start Thinking About Careers

1. Job Shadowing
2. Cooperative Education
3. Internships
4. Summer Programs
5. Part-time Jobs

Getting Started Early

1. Make Good Grades
2. Stay motivated
3. Learn As Much as you can
4. Set high standards
5. Discover your passions

 

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