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Easy Reading: Make Some Job Choices - alis
These Easy Reading articles will teach you about different jobs. They will help you find jobs that interest you. 
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Easy Reading: Make Some Job Choices

Follow these 5 steps to find the best job for you:

Find out what you like to do.
Learn about different types of jobs.
Decide what jobs interest you most.
Find more information about your job choices.
Pick your best job choice.

Step 1

Find out what you like to do. This will help you choose a job that you will do well at.
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Find the Best Job: What Do You Like to Do?

Complete this exercise to learn about which jobs might be best for you.
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Step 2

Learn about different types of jobs that match your interests.
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Jobs Where You Clean Things

Do you like to keep things organized? Do you enjoy using tools and equipment? You might like a job where you clean things.
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Jobs Where You Drive or Move Things

Do you like to drive a lot? Do you enjoy operating large equipment? You might like a job where you drive or move things.
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Jobs Where You Help or Serve People

Do you like to work with other people? Do you enjoy doing things for people? You might like a job where you help or serve people.
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Jobs Where You Make or Fix Things

Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy using tools and machines? You might like a job where you make or fix things.
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Jobs Where You Prepare Food

Do you like to cook or bake? Do you enjoy being creative? You might like a job where you prepare food.
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Jobs Where You Protect Things or People

Do you like to make sure things are safe? Do you stay calm when others cannot be calm? You might like a job where you protect things or people.
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Jobs Where You Sell Things to People

Do you like to meeting and talking to people? Do you enjoy helping people find things? You might like a job where you sell things to people.
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Jobs Where You Work With Living Things

Do you like to work with plants and animals? Do you enjoy working outdoors? You might like a job where you work with living things.

Step 3

Decide which jobs interest you the most.
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Narrow Down Your Job Choices

Complete these exercises to find the top 3 job choices for you.
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Step 4

Find more information about your job choices.
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How to Research Your Top Job Choices

Learn how to find out more information about the jobs you'd like to do.
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Job Information Worksheet

Use this job information worksheet to help you answer questions about your top job choices.
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Compare Your Top Job Choices

Learn how to compare the things you like and don't like about your top job choices.

Step 5

Pick your best job choice.
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Pick the Best Job For You

Do these exercises to find out which job is the best choice for you right now.
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Choose Your Job Goals

Complete these exercises to pick your job goals. Then learn what you need to do to reach those goals.