Job Readiness
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What Interests You? Define Your Interests
Use this section to help you figure out what kind of work you would like to do and what kind of jobs might be good for you.
Read the activities below. Decide if you would enjoy doing that activity. If you would, you might like a job in that field.
Do you want to get training for some kind of work, improve yourself in some way, learn a new skill like cooking or tuning an engine, learn another language.
If so, you may want to focus on education. Some ways to do this would be to get your GED, go to college or junior college, enroll in a technical or business school, or take classes at the local community center.
Do you want to see new places, meet people from other places, try new and different foods, learn about customs that are different from yours.
If so, you may want to focus on travel and learning about new cultures. Some ways to do this would be to take a tour, travel to new places, find a job that includes travel, visit an art exhibit/movie/restaurant about another culture, or take language/cooking/art classes about different cultures.
Do you want to get a job, learn new work skills, win promotions on the job, be known as a good worker.
If so, you may want to focus on career. Some ways to do this would be to find a job or change jobs, learn new jobs skills (either at your current job or by taking classes), work with a job counselor or your boss to identify your career goals and work toward them, or take on new projects at work and apply for a raise or promotion.Do you want to own your own home or car; buy nice clothes, furniture or electronic equipment; save for school, retirement or a vacation.
If so, you may want to focus on finances. Some ways to do this would be to start saving money, get a job or work toward a promotion or raise, talk to a financial advisor about creating a budget and investing your money, and looking at ways to increase your income. Visit the MTSTCIL course on Managing Your Money for more ideas.
Do you want to drive a taxi, delivery van, tow truck, bulldozer or forklift; parking cars; running factory machines.
If so, you may want to focus on driving or operating machines.Some kinds of jobs include taxi driver, delivery person, construction worker, parking attendant, machinist, truck or tow truck driver, and subway or bus operator.
Do you want to repair washing machines, radios and TV sets, cars and trucks, leaky sinks and pipes, worn-out furniture, vending machines or computers.
If so, you may want to focus on being a repairperson. Some kinds of jobs include plumber, carpenter, mechanic, furniture repairperson, and machine repairperson.
Do you want to help nurses in a hospital, help a teacher in a school, care for small children, help people have fun, care for animals, help elderly or infirm people.
If so, you may want to focus on working as a caretaker or assistant.Some kinds of jobs include nurse's aide, teacher's aide, babysitter, camp/daycare/nursing home/hospital worker, caretaker, activity director, and veterinarian's assistant.
Do you want to play in a band, design and paint signs, perform for people, draw pictures for ads, write, make jewelry, make pottery, set up store displays.
If so, you may want to focus on working in creative fields. Some kinds of jobs include musician, painter, dancer, actor, artist, writer, editor, and designer.
Next: What Are Your Goals? Goals Checklist.
