CD - Path of Employment Lesson

Path to Employment

One of the most common goals of students after high school is to become self-sufficient and successful in life. There are varying degrees of success defined by the individual.   For most, this includes choosing a dream career that allows him/her to earn a good income to pay all the bills, be comfortable, and enjoy life. Every decision made or not made affects your ability to pursue that dream and realize the hoped for success. Sometimes those decisions affect your income and your potential to maximize it. Your career choice will likely be your primary source of income so choose wisely.

Knowing your interests, strengths, skills and aptitudes can help you identify a number of different career options that you can consider as you move toward adulthood. In choosing a career, you should also be aware of the various types of education needed for different occupations and the cost of completing an educational program. When selecting the right profession and the path for achieving it, you should consider your return on investment  - how much you will gain from a certain career path - if you invest in the required training.

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions people make. The occupation one chooses to pursue often determines earning potential and lifetime earnings, which affect everything from the type of housing and transportation a person can afford to the kinds of hobbies and interests they can pursue throughout their lives. Because one's career choice influences so many lifestyle factors, the path to employment is one that requires careful consideration and planning. Ultimately, you want to select an occupation that you will enjoy and that will provide you with the income necessary to support you throughout adulthood.

 

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