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You might have many jobs you want to do. How do you decide which is the best job for you? 

Easy Reading Dictionary

Use the Easy Reading Dictionary to learn the words in this article.

The first step is to think about what you like to do. Do the exercise in Find the Best Job: What Do You Like to Do? This will help you find the types of jobs that you enjoy.

The second step is to read about the jobs within those job types. Pick some that match your interests.

Now it's time to narrow down your job choices. Do the following exercises to help you find the best job for you.

Exercise 1: Make some job choices

Look back at the jobs you picked. Try to choose the jobs that interest you the most. List these jobs below under My Job Choices. Do you have any other job ideas? You can add them to this list too.

Exercise 2: Choose the things you don’t like to do

What don’t you like to do? Do your answers change your choices? Do you need to take a job off your list?

Does this change any of your job choices? Do you want to take any jobs off your list? Write down your new job list below.

Exercise 3: Find out about your special job needs

What special job needs do you have? This question is important for some people. For example, a person with a disability or a person with a criminal record.

Now put a check mark in the box if you have this special need.

Talk with someone, like a career advisor or tutor, for help. Talk about your special job needs. They may know ways to make a job a better fit for you. For example, you may need special equipment to do a job—a special computer or desk chair.

Exercise 4: Make your top 3 job choices

Now read your job list again. Try to decide which jobs interest you the most.

What are your top 3 job choices? This step will help you think about the jobs you really want to do.

Do you have more than 3 jobs on your list? You need to try to make your list shorter. Ask your career advisor or tutor for help. If you have only 1 or 2 jobs, that’s OK.

Save, email or print your answers

   

How can you get more information?

Here is the last question to think about. How can you get more information about your top jobs? For example, you can talk to people. Or you can read about the jobs. Read the Easy Reading Job Profiles for information about different types of jobs. Or check out all the job profiles on Occinfo. 

Talk about your job choices with your family and friends. Talk to your career advisor or tutor. Talk to other people you know too. Show them your list of job choices. Here are some questions to ask people:

  • Do you know about these jobs?
  • Do you know workers who do these jobs? 
  • Do you have any job ideas you think I would like? 
  • Where can I look for this kind of job? Who can I talk to?

Listen carefully to people’s ideas. Think about their ideas. You don’t have to agree with them. You can update your job lists if the new ideas interest you.

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