Introduction to Career Paths

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Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.

–Oprah Winfrey

Learning Objectives

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between “job” and “career”
  • Explain the five-step process for choosing a career, which includes aligning your personal interests and skills with appropriate fields
  • Identify sources for learning more about specific careers

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