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Make a list of your skills and interests. Think hard about what you enjoy and what you are good at.

Find out more about the kinds of the jobs that interest you, along with their educational requirements, salary, working conditions, future outlook, and anything else that can help you decide what's best. 

Make a second list of possible jobs that you would like to have and compare it with your skills and interests. The job that matches your skills and interests the closest may be the career for you.

Once you've decided what occupation matches up best with you, then you can begin developing a plan to reach your career goal.

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. Click Here to see our sample career plan.

Start looking at schools that offer a college degree or training program that best meets your career goal and financial needs. Click here to check out KHEAA's school match assistant.

Find out about financial aid to help support you in obtaining your career goal. Click here to check out our "Put Your Hands on Some Cash" section.

Learn about job hunting tips as you prepare to graduate or move into the job market.

Prepare your resume and practice interviewing techniques.

Go to the career guidance center at your school, or visit the local library for additional information and help on career planning.

Learn More About Making a Sample Career Plan