Skills and Interests in Career Paths
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Objective
I can identify my skills and interests and relate them to potential career paths.
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 you choose a career, ask yourself these three questions: What's important to me? Where can I go next? What do I want next?
- 3
After self-reflection, you should improve your skills, update your resume, and search for job opportunities.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
7 questions
What is the first question you should ask yourself when deciding on a career, according to the video?
Name three areas you should consider when performing a self-assessment to determine what matters most to you in a job.
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three of your skills or interests, and for each, describe a job or career that might use that skill or interest.”
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