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Step 3: What are my best options?

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INTRODUCTION
You have spent some time thinking about who you are and what kind of work appeals to you. You have also looked at a number of work possibilities. In this step you will spend some time thinking about the information you have gathered so far to help you make some decisions. You may decide at this step that you need more information before you choose a direction. Or, you may decide you are ready to take the next step. Try the activity and explore the links below to consider your options.


QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT
What have I learned about myself and the world of work?
What is the best choice for me?
What lifestyle factors will influence my decision?
Who else needs to be part of my decision?
How do I feel now that I have made a choice?
What is my commitment to this goal?
What am I willing to do to achieve my goal?


ACTIVITY
Please refer to the Using CAREERinsite link (left navigational column) for instructions on using these functional PDFs:

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ALIS LINKS
Occupational Profiles (OCCinfo) Hundreds of occupational descriptions at your finger tips. OCCinfo gives you in-depth information on over 530 occupations, including duties, working conditions, educational requirements, advancement, salary and more.


FURTHER READING
View any of these resources online:

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Finding Out: How to get the information you need to make the choices you want pdficon_small.gif

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