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If you’re trying to choose the right career, start by making lists of the things you like to do and the things you’re good at doing. Try asking family and friends if you need help identifying your strengths, since they can sometimes be more objective. Then, come up with jobs that match your skills, like being a graphic designer if you like art, for example. Looking for career ideas? You can go online and check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook to read about different jobs. For more suggestions on choosing the right career, including how to get the education you’ll need, read on!
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This article was co-authored by Meredith Walters, MBA. Meredith Walters is a Certified Career Coach who helps people develop the skills they need to find meaningful, fulfilling work. Meredith has over eight years of career and life coaching experience, including conducting training at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business and the US Peace Corps. She is a former Member of the Board of Directors of ICF-Georgia. She earned her coaching credentials from New Ventures West and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.
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Updated: January 15, 2020
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