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Orientation

engaging

understanding
   Overview
Knowing Yourself
1 Interests
2 Coding interests

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Abilities

Needs and wants

Knowing What Employers Expect
Knowing The Options
1 Defining work terms

2

How the world of work is organized

3

How educational programs are organized

What's Next?


Exploring

Evaluating

acting

reflecting


CDMT — USE THE TOOL
Understanding
understanding myself and my options

Knowing Yourself
1 Interests
Take a moment to ask, "What do I enjoy?"

"Interests" are those activities you do for fun or enjoy, including what you like to read, the TV shows and movies you like to watch, events you like to attend, and the kind of people you admire and like to be with.

picture of person writing on a notepad Interest is important in choosing a career or occupation because interest keeps you motivated and engaged in your work. Since work takes up most of your time during a day and week, if you have no interest in what you are doing, you will most likely become unhappy and unproductive.

One way you can identify your interests and match your interests with careers and occupations is to use RIASEC coding.




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