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As a general rule, the most successful people in life are those
who have the best information.
Disraeli
Where should I start?
- Decide on the occupations in which you may be interested
- make a list of the industries you want to explore
- make a list of questions specific to each industry
What questions should I ask?
- background and general characteristics of industry
- products and/or services it provides
- trends, outlook and developments that are influencing the performance
of the company/industry
- relationship with the government
- values and culture that characterize the industry
- ethical issues that surround it (i.e. animal testing)
- special risks or health hazards
- geographic concentration
- regional, national or international business
- presence in the local labor market
- points of job entry and hiring patterns
- professional and trade associations, and publications that serve
the industry
How can I find the answers to my questions?
- research books, magazines, trade journals and newspapers
- explore the World Wide Web
- investigate other resources on the Internet such as Newsgroups,
Discussion Boards
- talk to people working in the industries that interest you
- request information from professional and trade associations
- attend workshops
What should I do next?
- After you've completed your research, ask yourself how what
you have learned fits in with:
- the skills you want to use
- your interests
- values
- priorities
- personal goals