1. Career Planning and Choosing a Mentor [Skill Development]

After you have set your goals, the next step in career planning is to set about getting the training you need that will get you into the career you have chosen. That usually means education and/or training. For most jobs, you will need to have some type of education and/or training. You should immediately figure out whether or not you need to have a degree to work in the career field you have chosen or whether an internship will give you the experience you need. 

If you are thinking about choosing dental hygiene as a career, keep in mind that you have to have acute manual dexterity as you will be working with small tools in a small area. The good news is that many dental hygienists have flexible schedules so if you want to pursue other interests or further your education; this is a career that can support that. 

Does that still pique your interest? We don t have to give up on our childhood dreams just because we ve grown up. Consider pursuing that career as a fireman anyway if that s what you still want to do. Your school counselor can be a great resource when you are choosing a career path in high school. They have access to many tools you can use including career tests and surveys. 

Maybe you re a high school or college student with little idea about what your long term goals in life are and you need help choosing a career that s right for you. Either way, you ll want to get help from a trusted professional and the resources are out there. The Internet has a plethora of information that can help you with choosing a career, so go looking for what it has to offer. 

You must be able to identify your client s true needs from a mental health perspective and place them in a career that will help keep them sane and happy! Mental health career counseling is a growing business because we live in a stressful society that places a lot of pressure on us on a daily basis. 

The important part about making an impression at a career planning center is to make an impression that will stick with the professionals there so that when it comes time to fill a job, they will remember your face and your name and recommend you for that job. That s what networking is all about. It s a great decision when you decide to go to a career planning center to jump start your career.