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Matching your skills to a job

Once you've had a chance to think about yourself, it's time to look at what kinds of jobs might be best suited to your abilities and interests. Think of it this way: If you enjoy what you do, you'll enjoy going to work every day. That's just common sense. So how do you find the perfect job? Here are some suggestions...

Matching your skills to a job

There are thousands of different jobs out there - some you might never have even considered. A good place to start is to take a look at how jobs match up with you. It's not as hard as it sounds. In fact, here are some very helpful websites to get you started:

http://www.bls.gov/k12/
This site shows you all kinds of careers and jobs. It tells you what each job is like, what you have to do to get ready for it, how much it generally pays, and whether there are jobs like this available.

http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/
skills/default.aspx?nodeid=20
This site lets you look at your skills for specific jobs or careers.

http://www.career-intelligence.com/
assessment/career_assessment.asp
You'll need to register for this site, but it is free and very helpful.

http://www.projectcareer.com/?code=
G71-CPC50701-CareerTest&gclid=
CPubg-Gik4sCFQx1VAodwQRTXQ
This website asks you questions about your personality and matches that with different jobs.

If you think you might need more help in figuring out what jobs are right for you, go to the Can I Get Help? and Career Center links on this website. continue to "Getting Experience"

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