Occupational Awareness Occupational awareness is an important goal in career counselling - and the second stage of career counselling. There are about 7000 different occupations in Canada today, yet most of us are aware of only two or three dozen. If you don't believe that, take a couple of minutes and jot down as many different jobs as you can. Many resource materials are available to help learn more about jobs. It is especially important to explore several career fields .
Many people restrict themselves needlessly to only a few possible jobs.
Women, in particular, may need assistance in considering non-traditional jobs. Many of the best paying, high demand jobs that will be produced in the Canadian economy over the next ten years, will probably be in non-traditional fields for women. We have now entered the world of computers and computer applications. This technology has already dramatically effected jobs in the fields of business, health care, communications, engineering technology, and even human services. Advances in computer technology will change the way we work and play.