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Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by possibilities or discouraged that no job feels quite right, this module will help you to explore your options and plan your career.</span></p> <p><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/learningportal/">Back to the Learning Portal </a></p> <p><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/home">Back to Career</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div><div class="row s-lg-row"><div id="s-lg-col-1" class="col-md-4"><div class="s-lg-col-boxes"><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273780" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273780"><div id="s-lg-box-16325606-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16325606" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16325606" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content pad-left-none pad-right-none"> <div id="s-lg-content-35910210" class=" clearfix"> <p><strong><span style="color:#ee82ee;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Top Tips</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ </strong><strong>Get your hands dirty! </strong>If you’re interested in a field, but don’t know much about it, get hands-on experience by volunteering or shadowing someone who works in the industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ Self-motivate. </strong>Some of your reasons for pursuing a career should come from within -- for example, personal interests. External motivation from family or friends is normal, but shouldn’t be your only reason.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ </strong><strong>Go slow & steady. </strong>Don’t rush through any part of your career planning. This is a big decision, so explore, reflect, and take your time!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ </strong><strong>Check your expectations. </strong>Most people do not start working in their dream job right away. You might need to move, take a lower-paying job, and work your way up.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ Branch out! </strong>When doing labour market research, don’t limit yourself to one career area. College provides you with a transferable skill set that will make you a strong candidate for lots of different jobs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ Read up. </strong>When researching a program, check out an online program description for information on success factors and career possibilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>✓ Reach out. </strong>If you’re still struggling to pick a program, set up an appointment to chat with a counsellor at your college.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div id="s-lg-col-2" class="col-md-4"><div class="s-lg-col-boxes"><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273786" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273786"><div id="s-lg-box-16325612-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16325612" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16325612" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content pad-left-none pad-right-none"> <div id="s-lg-content-35910232" class=" clearfix"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/options"><strong><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Exploring Career Options</span></span></strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/options"><strong><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/149561/images/noun_options_1567673__1_.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273790" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273790"><div id="s-lg-box-16325616-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16325616" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16325616" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content pad-left-none pad-right-none"> <div id="s-lg-content-35910246" class=" clearfix"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/labourmarket"><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Labour Market </span></span></strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/labourmarket"><strong><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/149561/images/noun_increase_396688.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div id="s-lg-col-3" class="col-md-4"><div class="s-lg-col-boxes"><div id="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273787" class="s-lg-box-wrapper-19273787"><div id="s-lg-box-16325613-container" class="s-lib-box-container"> <div id="s-lg-box-16325613" class="s-lib-box s-lib-box-std s-lib-floating-box"> <div id="s-lg-box-collapse-16325613" > <div class="s-lib-box-content s-lib-floating-box-content pad-left-none pad-right-none"> <div id="s-lg-content-35910242" class=" clearfix"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/knowyourself"><span style="color:#ff8c00;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Knowing Yourself </span></strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libguides.nwpolytech.ca/career/knowyourself"><strong><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="https://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/149561/images/noun_You_Are_Here_2720679.png" style="width: 150px; 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