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an occupation consistent with your strengths, skills and abilities
is a great way to increase the chances you will feel satisfied and
productive in your career!
Strengths
What types
of things do you do well? If you look back over your life you will likely see that a pattern
of strengths emerged very early in life. For example, you may have
always been good at fixing things, or with people, or at raising
money for clubs or organizations. Recognizing your strengths, and
how you can use them in certain careers more than others, will help
assure success in your chosen career.
Skills & Abilities
Most skills
and abilities are learned - you are not born with them. It’s
likely that some types of things that you do well come easier to
you than others. You may be great at understanding computers, but
not very good at athletics. It’s important to take a realistic
look at the skills and abilities you have, and those you are interested
in developing.
Soft Skills
Many skills
are transferable - in other words, they can be used in many different
types of work. Two examples of transferable skills are strong communication
skills and being good with people. Giving some thought to you transferrable
skills is important because they can be used at just about any occupation
you choose!
Ten top skills desired by employers
Discover® is a comprehensive career
guidance tool you can use to explore your career direction. It contains
an Abilities Inventory that can assist you in identifying
your skills and abilities.
To gain access to Discover®,
contact CBC's Career/Transfer Center at 509-547-0511 x2633.
Be
sure to check out CBC's Career
& Employment Services Center!
If
you want more in depth career exploration guided by a trained career
professional, consider taking CBC’s Career
Planning Strategies (ED 135). This is a two-credit
class that will count toward your Associate of Arts & Science
Degree. Also, you can visit CBC’s Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Center.
They can also be reached by calling 547-0511 x2633.
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