College
and Career
Readiness
Reading Prep. Before reading, observe
the objectives for each section in this
chapter. Keep these in mind as you
read. Focus on the structure of the
writing. Was the information presented
in a way that was clear and engaging?
Check Your Career IQ
Before you begin the chapter, see what you already
know about careers by taking the chapter pretest. Use
the related QR code to view the pretest on the mobile
site. If you do not have a smartphone, visit the G-W
Learning companion website to access the pretest.
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www.g-wlearning.com/careereducation/
Introduction
To be successful in a career, it is important to understand what
success means to you. Exploring your interests, attitude, aptitude, and
abilities will help define the type of career that is a good fit for you. You are
likely to be happy and successful if you are interested in your work and able
to do it well. Taking time now to learn what makes you happy can prevent
time wasted pursuing a career to which you are not well suited.
In this chapter, you will learn more about yourself and then apply that
knowledge to your career search.