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When we are little, we are often asked the question, what do you want to be when you
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grow older? And as a child, the answer is usually something like an astronaut or a firefighter
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Still, when it's time to make that decision in your late teens or even adult years, it
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can be extremely hard to find the answer. To help you come to the right conclusion and avoid a life slumped over a desk, here's
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7 steps that you should follow when trying to find your ideal career path. 1
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Make a list of your hobbies To enjoy what you do for the majority of
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the day, it's essential to find a job that you love. So the best place to start is with your hobbies
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What are you passionate about? What would make you get out of bed on a cold, wintry morning to go to work
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While your passion might not be your forte, it's a good starting point to help you figure
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out what career you want to pursue. 2. Discover what you're good at What you enjoy and what you're good at can
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be two very different things. For example, you might enjoy dancing but you're actually really good at organizing
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So a job as an event planner, office manager, or personal assistant may be a sensible choice
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As well as listing your hobbies, create a second list of skills that you possess. 3
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Identify your personality traits In order to find the right career fit, you're
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going to need to take a closer look at your personality traits
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While you might be a gifted singer, your introverted personality might not let you succeed in this
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field because you're too anxious to stand on stage in front of people
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Therefore, it's important to identify and take into consideration your personality traits
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when it comes to your career path. It can often be confusing to figure out, so a state-of-the-art career test like our own
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and testing. To try it out for free, check out the link in the description below. 4
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Determine what you want out of a career It's also necessary to identify what it is
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that you want out of a career. Do you want to receive a high salary
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Have a respectable job title? Or simply work for a cause that you care about
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By answering these questions, you can narrow down what types of roles you'd be interested
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in working towards and find the path to success. 5. Talk to industry experts Once you've narrowed down a handful of careers
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talk to industry experts and find out more about the job and industry as a whole
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They will offer insight into the day-to-day practices, working hours, progression and
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further opportunities, which will help you get a clearer understanding of that career. 6
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Research the job market Besides talking to career experts, you should also research the job market and see whether there are opportunities in this field, or
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whether it's a career that you'll struggle to secure. You also need to determine whether the role you are interested in has the potential for
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career progression, otherwise, you will get bored working in the same position for years
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on end. 7. Discover your core values Lastly, identify what your core values are
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and use them to find a career that is fulfilling for you
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Make a list of qualities that are important to you and identify companies who have the
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same core beliefs. This will help you narrow down your search and discover industries that you would be
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a good match for. As you can see, it's not that difficult to find the right career when you have a good
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way of identifying your interests and strengths. Looking for more advice? Head over to CareerAddict.com for additional opportunities
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