How will I know a career is a good match for my teen?
The Career Interest and Skills Survey report you receive is just one piece of information you can use to help your teen narrow down a future profession. Keep in mind, that picking a career takes more time than just a 30-minute online inventory. Over a number of months, talk with your teen about their personal strengths, weaknesses, interests, personality traits, hopes, and dreams.
For example, even if your daughter excels in science, it's probably not a good idea to pursue a career as a research biologist if she isn't a person who likes to compete. Research scientists are generally under enormous pressure to produce results, get funding, and be at the top of their field. It can be a cut-throat field to work in.
If your daughter prefers a simpler way of life and isn't motivated by money as much as she is by her passion for science, then she may want to consider a job as a naturalist.
Helping your teen understand the dynamic impact that a career choice has one's future is the best way you can help them to find a good career match they will want to pursue.
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