1 . The saying “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” puts a great deal of pressure on people who are trying to choose a right career. Can you really find one that is so enjoyable that it won’t even feel like work?
Well, no matter how much effort you put into picking an occupation, there are days when it will feel like work. However, sometimes you will think “I would do this even if I didn’t get paid.” The trick is to choose a career that has many more great days than ones that aren’t so great.
First, what matters most in finding a job is to learn as much as possible about yourself, for example, your advantages and disadvantages. If you think you know all there is to know, the results of self-assessment will be eye-opening. A career development professional, for example, a career adviser, can help you with this step but don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford to hire one.
Next, you should learn about the occupations on your list. The results of your self-assessment will include a list of occupations that are suitable for you, but the quest(追求) for the right career doesn’t end here. While some of the occupations may be nearly perfect for you, others may be all wrong. Even though they are a good match for your personality type, interests, values and aptitude, they may be unsuitable in other ways. For example, the job duties may not appeal to you, or the required education or training could be more than you are willing to complete.
The third is to make an informed decision by exploring each of the careers on your list. Read descriptions of the occupations and ignore your preconceived(事先形成的) ideas. Unless you have personal experience or have done prior research, there’s still a lot to learn before you can decide whether a career would be right for you.
After narrowing down your list to just a few careers, it is time to dig a little deeper. Continue your research by conducting informational interviews with people who take up the occupations you are seriously considering. Asking their advice can help you make a wiser decision.
1. What is the most important factor as to finding a career?| A．Putting great effort into choosing a right career. |
| B．Making sense of more about the careers you love. |
| C．Getting detailed information about the careers. |
| D．Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses. |
| A．How to Make an Informed Decision |
| B．How to Choose a Right Career |
| C．How to Know Yourself Better |
| D．How to Make a List of Careers |
