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• Skills and Abilities - how you may fit a particular occupation comes out of one of the earliest career development fields Trail-Factor theories, and is still used today.
• Interest and Personality Type - is a widely used to connect types and career fields. This theory establishes system that matches personality characteristics and personal preferences to job characteristics. List down what are the things you enjoy most of the time.
• Life Roles - Being a worker is just one of your life roles, in addition to others such as, student,parent, and child.
• Previous Experiences -Having positive experiences and role models working in specific careers may influence the set of careers we consider as options for ourselves
• Culture - Racial and ethnic background, as well as the culture of an individual's regional area, local community, and extended family, may impact career decisions.
• Gender - Both men and women have experienced career-related stereotypes. It is a factor included in multiple career development theories and approaches including Social Learning and multicultural career counseling. How we view ourselves as individuals may influence both the opportunities and barriers we perceive as we make career decisions
• Social and Economic Conditions - All of our career choices take place within the context of society and the economy. Several career theories, such as Social Cognitive Career Theory and Social Learning address this context in addition to other factors. Events that take place in our lives may affect the choices available to us and even dictate our choices to a certain degree. Changes in the economy and resulting job market may also affect how our careers develop.
• Childhood Fantasies -What do you want to be when you grow-up? You may remember this question from your childhood, and it may have helped shape how you thought about careers then, as well as later in life. Career counseling theories are expanding as programs related to career choice are developed for all ages including the very young.
• Location- Geography can have an influence on career path decisions in a number of ways You may choose a job that requires living in a certain region, or you may find that employment opportunities are more plentiful in a particular part of the country You man also have a personal preference for where you want to live. be that in a bustling city, a niral area of a sunny locale.
• Parents - often have an influence on the career paths their offspring pursue. It may urge a child into a vocation similar to their own, or to one that has demonstrated high earning power.
• Spouse - It can influence the choices you make regarding your career. When couples make decisions as a unit, there has to be some give-and-take and compromise.
• Children- Many people change their career outlook when children enter the picture. You may decide you want to pursue a less stressful or hectic career to spend more time with your children.
• Earning Potential - it is likely to be a factor that influences your career path. You may find one aspect of your career is more financially rewarding than another, or that working your way through the ranks holds greater financial incentive than staying in the same job. Your personal financial needs are also likely to influence the career choices you make.
• Industry and Economic Changes - have the potential to affect career choices. If you find your profession flooded by new college graduates, you may see earning diminish and decide to pursue a new path.
• Non-traditional Careers refers to jobs that have been traditionally filled by one gender.
• The Intrinsic benefit is following your dreams and the satisfaction that comes from the empowerment of a job done well. If you are doing well, that attention is generally good because all workers want to be recognized for their hard work (although the attention could raise jealousy issues among co-workers , but if you are struggling a bit, that attention will simply amplify the problems and add to the pressure to perform.
• Their Impact on Society - No one gender has a lock on any occupation, and workers who are some of the first of their gender to succeed in a career open the door to others. For women, another pro is that the pay is typically much higher in careers where men dominate; thus , you'll have the potential to make more money in a non-traditional career For men, another pro is that you are often given positions of responsibility sooner.because, fairly or not men are often seen as having natural leadership and other key skills.
• Pay is typically much higher in careers where men dominate; thus, you'll have the potential to make more money in a non-traditional career.
• The Lack of enough Mentors - people in higher positions within your career field, are critical to your success as they can guide you, protect you, and help you along in your career.
• Negative Feelings from co-workers - especially for female workers in a traditionally male career You can be seen as taking the-spotl reserved for a friend, or worse, a token worker hired to avoid lawsuits or appease special-interest groups. And in the worst case scenario, these negative feelings can lead to sexual harassment.
• No support from family and friends - who may question your motives for entering a more challenging career or who simply don't understand the pressures and problems you face in a non-traditional careers.
• The Work Itself - Think about which of these matters most to you, and explore them when you're discussing the new role.
• Financial Considerations - What you are paid is important when making any career decision. Your salary and bonus potential determine whether you can bus a new home, purchase a car, go on vacations, or start a family It's important that you have a good idea of what you need to achieve a reasonable standard of living.
• Culture and Relationships - You will spend a large portion of your day at work It is important that you get along with your co-workers and feel like you fit in Sure, there will minor disagreements along the way However. you should be comfortable working in the environment given cultural elements such as dress codes and the way that conflicts are resolved.
• Work/Life Balance - There can be great merit in maintaining a balance between your home and professional responsibilities, and making enough time for leisure and downtime. You need to look at your life and determine what you need from a job so that you can achieve this balance and maintain it for the long term.