Milepost
5: Making My Career Decision
At this stop, you'll reassess your top career choice and make a
decision!
First, let's identify the top choice you've researched and
explored - and hopefully have seen in action at Milepost 4!
My TOP career choice is:
________________________________
Now, an important last step will be to reassess your choice by
answering these following basic questions:
1. Will I enjoy this type of
work? ___ Yes ___ No
2. Will this type of work match and fit
my work and personal values? ___ Yes ___ No
3. Will this type of work capitalize on
my strengths and abilities? ___
Yes ___ No
4. Does this occupation interest me more
than others? ___ Yes ___ No
5. Will my chances for employment be
good in this occupation? ___ Yes
___ No
6. Am I making this choice based on my
own interests and preferences
without pressure from
others? ___ Yes ___ No
7. Considering my functional
limitations, will I be able to perform the essential duties
of this occupation with or without
reasonable accommodation? ___ Yes ___
No
8. Will an employer likely be able to
provide the accommodation I need in this
occupation?
___ Yes ___ No
9. Will this occupation meet my personal
needs - income, benefits, work schedule
needs, and
others? ___ Yes ___ No
10. Will I be comfortably challenged performing the
work duties and tasks in this
occupation?
___ Yes ___ No
If you answered "yes" to all ten questions, you're
ready to make your career decision! If you feel this is the best choice,
and the occupation you wish to pursue, you're now ready to move on to Milepost
6!
If you answered "no" to any of the above ten
questions, or you simply feel you need more time to explore and decide, you are
encouraged to do additional preparation. Take more time to research and
explore additional career options and visit additional job sites!
When you feel you are able to confidently narrow down your
choices to the top one, we'll meet back here at Milepost 5!
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