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By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com Guide to Career Planning since 1997

How to Choose the Right Career

Friday January 13, 2006
Often people fall into careers rather than choose them. This may turn out well for some people, but many more end up doing work that isn't right for them. Careers are not a one size fits all kind of thing. Different people enjoy different types of work. While your cousin Harvey may love being a teacher, the thought of working with kids all day makes your skin crawl. Likewise, your love of accounting may be lost on cousin Harvey. There is a way to choose a career that's right for you.

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