Hence young people must know that entry into a job does not ensure lifelong consistency, and adapting to changing trends in various jobs would be the challenge they should be prepared to face. Globalisation has opened study and job opportunities worldwide which allows for adequate preparation and challenge to jobseekers. The process of career planning stretches through the secondary and senior secondary years at school. This period is one of stress particularly as a number of things are happening simultaneously which eventually influence the decision making process. Parental expectations,peer pressure, stiff competition, variety in study and training opportunities leads to anxiety and confusion.
Professionalism demands both competence and preparation.
It is necessary to match abilities, interests, motivation, personality and skills to the requirements of the profession under consideration. When thinking about career choices it may be worthwhile observing that careers may be academically demanding, physically demanding, or may require interpersonal and communication or even creative skills. This motivation stirs the young through preparation, study, competition giving foresight and generating self confidence and adaptability. Awareness of 'true'motivation, aspiration,strengths, dislikes, limitations and weaknesses are essential. Diversity in standards of school and State Boards exists.