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In this section you will become familiar with resources and ways to research careers, industry and future trends.
You will also be able to critically evaluate sources of careers information so you can research your options using reliable and reputable resources.
We all know that different careers and courses require different skills and qualities, and possibly specific qualifications, experience and knowledge. They also offer varying rewards, both personal and financial, so researching your career ideas is essential.
Getting accurate information about your career ideas means you can:
- Decide if they are right for you – meeting many of the needs you identified in the Who are you section of this course
- Assess whether it’s a realistic option – looking at things like the availability of jobs, likely entry requirements etc
There’s no single best way to research different careers but the following approach is one we recommend:
Once you have completed your research, you can then put all the pieces of self-discovery and your greater understanding of the job market together so you can evaluate your career options and make decisions about your future. There will be more on this in the Make the choice section.
