[...]... guide you to career ideas in the next chapter Take a Trip! Next stop: explore Cruise down the career idea highway and find out about a variety of career ideas that are especially appropriate for people who like animals and nature Use the Skill Set chart at the beginning of each career profile to match your own interests with those required for success on the job Once you've identified a career that... with words and pictures that create a vivid image of what you’d most like your future career to be Special note: Just for now, instead of actually naming a specific career, describe what your ideal career would be like In places where the name of the career would be used, leave a blank space like this For instance: For people who want to become rich and famous, being a _ is the way to... others ❑ I’d like to work with lots of people all day long ❑ I’d prefer to work alone most of the time ❑ I’d like to work as part of a team ❑ I’d like to work with people I might choose as friends ❑ I’d like to work with babies, children, or teenagers, ❑ I’d like to work mostly with elderly people ❑ I’d like to work mostly with people who are in trouble ❑ I’d like to work mostly with people who are ill... Watch for Signs Along the Way Road signs help drivers figure out how to get where they want to go They provide clues about direction, road conditions, and safety Your career road signs will provide clues about who you are, what you like, and what you do best These clues can help you decide where to look for the career ideas that are best for you Complete the following statements to make them true for. .. enjoy the most (This is the secret ingredient for finding work that’s perfect for you.) 3 TO HOW USE THIS BOO K - Explore ways to match your interests and abilities with career ideas - Experiment with lots of different ideas until you find the ideal career (It’s like trying on all kinds of hats to see which ones fit!) Use this book as a road map to some exciting career destinations Here’s what to expect... most likely to enjoy Remember it and look for career ideas with a Skill Set that matches yours most closely You’ll find a Skill Set box at the beginning of each career profile in the following section 26 TAKE A TRIP! Cruise down the career idea highway and enjoy in-depth profiles of some of the interesting options in this field Keep in mind all that you’ve discovered about yourself so far Find the careers... makes you want to avoid them like a bad case of cooties Discover #4: Ultimate Career Destination Imagine that your dream job is like a favorite tourist destination, and you have to convince other people to pick it over every other career in the world How would you describe it? What features make it especially appealing to you? What does a person have to do to have a career like it? Take a blank sheet... book is a great idea for kids who want to go after life in a big way It provides a first step toward learning about careers that match your skills, values, and dreams It will help you make the most out of your time in school and maybe even inspire you to—as the U.S Army so proudly says—"be all that you can be." Ready for the challenge of Choice B? If so, read the next section for instructions on how... to a successful career planning adventure Use them well, and before long you’ll be on the trail of some hot career ideas of your own What’s Next? Make a plan! Chart your course (or at least the next stop) with these career planning road maps Whether you’re moving full steam ahead with a great idea or get slowed down at a yellow light of indecision, these road maps will keep you moving forward toward... somewhere Hooray! You Did It! Some final rules of the road before sending you off to new adventures Some Future Destinations This section lists a few career planning tools you’ll want to know about You’ve got a lot of ground to cover in this phase of your career planning journey Start your engines and get ready for an exciting adventure! 5 ET IN GEAR! G Career planning is a lifelong journey There’s usually . Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Art, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Computers, Second Edition Career Ideas for. for Kids Who Like Math and Money, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Music and Dance, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science, Second Edition Career Ideas for Kids Who Like. Edition for kids who like for kids who like animals and nature 2 0iii-iv_CIFK-animals_fm(FERG).iniii iii 5/18/07 12:19:47 PM CAREER IDEAS FOR KIDS WHO LIKE CAREER IDEAS FOR KIDS WHO LIKE ANIMALS