Mabel Said:

How do I know which career is the best for me? I have been stressing over this for sooooo long and it is...?

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go to http://www.actx.edu/career/index.php?module=article&id=34 and set up a myplan account. this website is through my college but they give a code so you can do the tests for free. it is a series of 4 tests, and it will take a few hours to complete.

Have you ever thought about nursing? because they have lvn/lpn (licensed vocational nurse for texas and cali and licensed practical nurse everywhere else) programs that usually only take a year to complete, and with nursing if you really like it you can go back to become an RN with your adn (associates degree in nursing) and make about twice as much as your current salary. If nursing interests you, shoot me a message and i will go more into detail.

back to what i started out with, try otu this website and the tests and see where that takes you.

Daniel Said:

which is a better career that are more suited for me?

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Your unsociable, not friendly with others and........don't like dealing with humans.......kinda limits you scope........ever think of being a cloistered monk?????????

Bobbie Said:

How can you tell which job/career is right for you?

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Ah, the curse of the English major!

Take heart. We may not be trained for a trade, but we've satisfied at least one requirement on the majority of job postings out there today: "Excellent written and oral communications skills required."

The good news is that you can go into many different career fields from where you are, but whatever field you choose, you're going to need to supplement your degree with some other classes--that's a given that comes with the major.

If you're still just looking for a direction, try starting with Linda Gale's book, "Discover What You're Best At." This book takes you through a battery of aptitude tests then points you at fields that utilize your strongest skills. Once you've narrowed the field to something that interests you, see what additional education you will need to get there.

Dwayne Said:

How can I find out which career path is right for me?

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Take a job aptitude test. You should be able to get one from your student counselor since they are supposed to help you with career advisement. It asks you what types of things you like to do and are good at, then makes recommendations on what you would be good at. You can also find them on line.

Get the book "What color is your parachute" which is similar to the aptitude quiz but in greater detail. It's a very famous book and you can either get it from your public library or on Amazon. I bet they even have it in your school library!

For today, open the phone book and look at the yellow pages. There you will find all kinds of businesses. These businesses provide services from people who have chosen that career. Example, Doctor, Lawyer, City Planner, Mayor, Graphic Artist, Advertising, Public Relations, Architect, Engineer, Nursing, Dentist, Landscaper, Construction, Home Decorator/Interior Designer, House Painter, etc.

These will give you some ideas to think about. :) Have fun!

Joyce Said:

Which career is best for me?

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Try a nonprofit setting - a future Executive Directors position sounds up your alley. I am currently a Program Assistant at a small nonprofit and LOVE it - passionate about the issue, I can climb the ladder, I work on my own schedule to get the job done, it requires creative thought, and I help people. . . . right now I'm not my own boss -- but my Director sure is!

Nathaniel Said:

Is there a test that I can take that can help me to decide which career is the best for me?

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Many high schools offer the ASVAB, which is actually a military test, that helps tell you what vocations you would have an aptitude for. They don't require you to want to join the military (after all, your tax dollars are paying for this test!), and there seems to be ways to get at the test online, though I haven't tried it.

One of the most helpful books on the subject is What Color is your Parachute, and it has tons of information that will help you...there's even a workbook to go with it, though this one is so popular your public library should have a copy of the latest and greatest version.

One our college liked to give people was the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which is not particularly helpful, but it can tell you what types of things you might be best suited for. I'd give you an online link, but this would be one that I'd just pick up one of the books from the public library and work though the questionaire in paper form.

Any of these would be a great start, but once you actually enroll, you can (and will) likely spend your first semester in general studies courses. Use that time to talk to the college career office. They will have more books and tests than you can imagine.

Good luck!