Find out what interests you
Questioning yourself about your areas of interest is the most critical step in beginning the career development process. Career satisfaction depends on more than the monetary benefits of being employed. Becoming a successful professional encompasses your wants and needs for job fulfillment in regard to job responsibilities, work environment, location, and many other factors. Ask yourself the following questions to identify some of your future career goals.
- What do I like to do?
- What do I like to do outside of school?
- What do I like most about my major?
- What is my ideal work environment?
- Do I prefer a desk job, an outdoor job, or a combination of both?
- Do I prefer to work by myself or with others?
- Do I prefer to be self-guided or closely supervised?
- What are my strongest skills?
- What skills would I like to develop or improve?
- Do I want to work as part of a team or by myself?
- What kinds of benefits do I want?
- What salary range do I want?
- Where do I see myself in 5, 10 years?
- Do I thrive in a high-stress atmosphere, or would I prefer something more relaxed?
- Do I want an office position or one that involves travel?