Develop a career plan - Guidelines For Planning Your Career

1. Develop a career plan . Think about what you want to do and find  out more about the kind of training , education , and skills you will need to achieve your career goal.
2. Assess your skills and interests . Think hard about what you enjoy , what you good at , what kind of personality you are , and the values you hold.
3. Research occipations. Find out more about the nature of the jobs that interest you, such as educational requirements , salary , working conditions , futures outlook, and anything else that can help you narrow your focus.
4. Compare your skills and interests with the occupations you've selected. the career that matches your skills , interests , and personality the closest may be the career for you.
5. Choose your career goal.
6. Select a school that offers a college degree or training program that best meets your career goal and financial needs.
7. Find out about financial aid to help support you in obtaining your career goal. If you heven't already done so, begin saving for college.
8. Learn job-hunting tips before you prepare to graduate or move to job market.
9. Prepare your resume, and practice job interviewing techniques.