Skills and Interests for Job Options
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Objective
I can identify my skills and interests to explore potential job opportunities.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Indeed · 11:52
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When choosing a career, it is important to perform a self-assessment to identify your interests, passions, strengths, skills, and personality type.
- 2
To help choose a career, research jobs that sound interesting, identify appealing industries, and conduct informational interviews with people in those roles.
- 3
To ensure you are on the right career path, improve your skills, update your resume, and search for job opportunities that align with your goals.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
4 questions
According to the video, what is the FIRST question you should ask yourself when deciding which career to choose?
Describe the difference between 'needs' and 'wants' in the context of a job, and explain why it's important to identify both.
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“List three of your skills or interests that could translate into potential job opportunities.”
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