Identify Your Career Options

Identify your career options. Develop a refined list of options by examining your interests, skills, and values through self-assessment, researching companies, and talking to experienced professionals. You can further narrow your list when you take part in experiences such as shadowing or working alongside a company employee, volunteering, or internships.

Next, list all the things you need to do to accomplish your career goals.

Here are questions to ask to create a strategy for your career.

1. 1. Location: Where Do You Want to Live?
   2. Type of Job or Industry: What Do You Want to Do?
   3. How Well Do You Work with Other People?
   4. Opportunities for Promotion: Do You Want to Lead People?
   5. Money: How Important is Income?
   6. Risk: How Well Do You Tolerate Risk?
   7. Do You have a Mentor or Advisor?
   8. Job Security: What are the Risks of Playing It Safe?
   9. What Education Do You Need?
   10. What Experience Do You Need?
   11. Should You Take an Aptitude Test?
   12. Who Hires People with Your Goals and Qualifications?