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By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning

Is This the Right Career for Me?

Thursday August 14, 2003
Questions similar to this one fill my mailbox: "I want to become a __________ [fill in the blank with the career of your choice]. I chose this career because [pick any of the following]: (A) it is predicted to be one of the hottest careers of the century; or (B) I've always liked _______ [an activity related to the aforementioned career]; or (C) My parents [boyfriend or girlfriend, best friend, neighbor) think I should go into this field. Do you think this is a good career for me? Can you send me more information about it?" Here's the right way to find out what career is most suitable for you.

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