I. Career Paths

Career paths are clusters of occupations/careers that are combined together because the people in them share similar interests and strengths. All paths include a variety of occupations requiring different levels of education and training. It is important for you to know where you want to go as you begin your career search process. Thus, as you begin the journey to a professional career, you need to know the type of career you are seeking and the degree program that will lead to that career.

A. Identifying and Selecting a Career Path

1. Know Yourself.

2. Talk to Experts.

3. Know the job market.

4. Consult various information sources

5. Finance Career Sites on the World Wide Web

B. Characteristics of Career Paths

1. Analytical vs. Conceptual.

2. Extended vs. Dead-End.

3. One Employer vs. Multiple Employers.

4. Salary and Compensation.

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