Job Readiness
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Introduction > Take the Test > Employability Skills > Important Work Vocabulary Words > Job Search Techniques > Once You Are Hired
What Interests You? > What Are Your Goals? > What Do You Want and What Can You Give? > What I Want and Need in a Job
What I Want and Need in a Job. Do I Need Training?
This section will help you identify what you want and need in a job. Read the questions below and write down your answers.
What would I like to do most if I had the training?
For example, "I would like to be a teacher or a veterinarian."
What would I like to do that I can do right now with no further training?
For example, "I can baby-sit and take care of my neighbor's pets."
What training would I take if I had the chance to do what I wanted?
For example, "I'd like to go to college or veterinary school."
Is there any way for me to get this training? How?
For example, "I would need to get my GED and enroll in college or vocational school."
What am I doing right now to improve my skills?
For example, "I'm studying so I can get my GED" or "I am working as a teacher's aide to learn more about teaching."
What could I do later to improve my skills if I wanted to?
For example, "I could sign up for a class at community college" or "I could get a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office."
Next: Important Work Vocabulary Words.
