20 Chapter 1 Exploring Careers
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reward, while others consider it an annoyance. Many workers like
a sameness to their schedules, but some people prefer constant
variety. Each occupation presents conditions that some will like but
others will not.
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Employer location. Find out where workplaces that employ people
with your expertise are located. Are they conveniently located or
close to you? Will certain employers require you to move to a new
location?
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Workplace conditions. Is the work environment quiet or noisy? Is it
near public transportation, or will you need a car? How long is the
daily commute? Think carefully about your preferences.
As you plan your career, try to make choices that will give you the
greatest satisfaction. In doing so, you are taking steps toward mastering
your life and your career.
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Review
1. Explain how a person’s interests, aptitudes, and abilities affect his or
her job satisfaction.
2. What are career pathways?
3. What is job shadowing?
4. What is the difference between an internship and an apprenticeship?
5. Most students receive a/an _____ degree after two years of study at a
community college.
6. Explain how people can have different opinions on what qualifi es as
a job reward.
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Financial Literacy
Potential Income
Income is another factor to consider
in your career choice. How much income do
you want to earn? What is the income potential
in your chosen career? Will it provide for personal and family
needs?
When checking for a career’s outlook, you can also check
its wage trends. You will be able to fi nd median wages for a
recent year, as well as if the pay period is hourly or yearly. You
may be able to fi nd profi les for a particular state’s trends, which
will be even more helpful than looking at national trends.
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your skills in 10 years? If the job
outlook is good, the career area
is growing and job opportunities
will continue to increase. This
means more jobs will be available
to you.
Other Factors
When planning your career,
there are other factors to consider.
Some or all of these factors may be
important to you.
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Rewards. People have different
opinions on what job aspects
qualify as a “reward.” For
some, frequent travel is a