Introduction to Career Paths

What you’ll learn to do: define what a career is and strategies for choosing a career

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

– Oprah Winfrey

By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the differences between a job and a career. You will also learn the five-step process for choosing a career and identify sources for learning more about specific careers.

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