KnowHow2GOKy - Kentucky High School Juniors

Whether it’s playing sports, building models, or playing an instrument, your interests today say a lot about what career you might pursue. Match activities you like Links to another Web site

with jobs you may like.

Try these 10 steps to start exploring these interests:

Step 1 - What interests you?

Make a list of your skills and interests. Think hard about what you enjoy and what you are good at.

Step 2 - Connect the dots

Find out more about the kinds of the jobs that interest you Links to another Web site

, along with their educational requirements, salary, working conditions, future outlook, and anything else that can help you decide what’s best.

Step 3 - Make a match

Make a second list of possible jobs that you would like to have and compare it with your skills and interests Links to another Web site

. The job that matches your skills and interests the closest may be the career for you.

Step 4 - Set your goals

Once you've decided what occupation matches up best with you, then you can begin developing a plan to reach your career goal.

Step 5 - Make a plan

Develop a career plan. Think about what you want to do and find out more about the kind of training, education, and skills you will need to achieve your career goal.

Step 6 - Do Your homework

Start looking at schools that offer a college degree or training program that best meets your career goal and financial needs Links to another Web site

Step 7 - Find some cash

Find out about financial aid to help support you in obtaining your career goal.

Step 8 - Research the market

Learn about job hunting tips as you prepare to graduate or move into the job market.

Step 9 - Get ready

Prepare your resume and practice interviewing techniques.

Step 10 - Get out!

Go to the career guidance center at your school, or visit the local library for additional information and help on career planning.

Bonus

Learn More About Making a Sample Career Plan