14 Chapter 1 Exploring Careers
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Knowing Your Interests
One person’s interests are not better than another’s. Interests
simply help defi ne an individual and refl ect that person’s values. Career
interests are grouped into three types.
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Interest in people. Do you like to work alone or as part of a team? If
you enjoy being with others, you are suited for a career that focuses
on interacting with people. Sales, counseling, and teaching are
examples of people-oriented careers, 1-4.
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Interest in information. Do you like to check details and make
discoveries? If you like to fi nd facts and share what you know, you
would enjoy a career focused on information. Researching and
reporting are examples of information-oriented careers.
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Interest in tools and objects. Do you like to work with your hands? If
you do, a career that focuses on tools and materials could be ideal
for you.
Many careers involve all three interest areas in various degrees. If
you have trouble narrowing your interests, your school counselor can
help by giving you one or more interest assessments.
1-4
People who prefer working
with children might enjoy
teaching in elementary
school.