It has been said that where we live and the kind of work we do are the two most important factors in achieving a satisfied life. Labor trends indicate that not all job opportunities expand at the same rate and some even decrease as technology makes certain jobs obsolete. Success or failure may be related to your occupational choice. You must be able to do the work in a specific job. Learning about the requirements of occupations as they relate to your skills and strengths is important.
Many resources are available for researching specific occupations and industries.
The CDC library is an excellent place to start, and the Wyndham Robertson Library also offers many valuable resources. Printed materials, videos, CD-ROMs and computer programs offer valuable facts about work requirements and conditions, employment figures, training, advancement, earnings, and job outlook. By interviewing individuals who have jobs in which you are interested, you can get a personal feel for what the job really entails. This experience can serve two invaluable purposes. First, knowing more about what a career is like is an important step in clarifying your career goals.