Posted April 15th, 2015
By Kris Powers
Below are 3 career myths adapted from the Academic and Career Information Center at Kansas State University.
MYTH #1 There is one perfect career for me.
FACT: There may be several careers that appeal to you and that match your abilities, interests, and core values.
MYTH #2 Choosing a career means deciding what I will do with the rest of my life.
FACT: Most individuals can anticipate one or more career changes during their working lives.
MYTH #3 I should choose a career based solely on what's currently "hot" in the job market.
FACT: It is better to choose a major/career because you have a genuine interest and talent for it.
While career assessment tests cannot tell you exactly what field you should choose, they can help you to learn more about yourself and how you can best tie your abilities and interests to possible career options. An interesting self-assessment tool is the My Next Move O*NET Interest Profiler, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (there are many other free self-assessment tools online as well).
Ed4Career also maintains a Career Inspiration Board on Pinterest – visit us there, click on a quote that appeals to you and have fun discovering the careers behind that image!
