304 Part 3 Career Planning
By using the many sources available to help
you research careers, you can fi nd information
about those that interest you. The Internet is a
very valuable research tool. Schools and local
libraries are also important sources of all types
of career information. Using career information
guides can help you learn more about different
career options. Guidance counselors can provide
up-to-date career information or help you explore
your career interests. Attending career confer-
ences or talking with workers employed in jobs
that interest you is another way to research career
choices.
Evaluating careers of interest is the best way
to choose the best option for you. You will need
to consider the educational requirements, work
hours, work conditions, and pay levels for each
career. Most importantly, you should consider
how well a given career would fi t your personal
lifestyle and goals. Managing a career and family
can be an important consideration when evaluat-
ing your career choices.
Summary
1. Name fi ve sources available to help research
careers.
2. How can a guidance counselor help a student
learn more about careers?
3. List four questions that can help determine
how well a person is suited to a specifi c
career.
4. Where can you receive occupational training?
5. Name fi ve examples of a registered
apprenticeship.
6. Name two advantages of attending a com-
munity college.
7. Defi ne college access in your own words.
8. Describe ways you can fund your college
education.
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of receiving educational training through a
branch of the Armed Forces?
10. Why is it important to consider a job’s work
hours when planning a career?
11. Why should fringe benefi ts be considered
when selecting a career?
12. Why is it important to consider personal
lifestyle and goals in evaluating a career?
13. Describe the benefi ts and problems that a
dual-career family may experience.
Facts in Review