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The ability to realize and evaluate your true
potential, to make the correct decision and
long-term planning are the three steps to
a successful career. After passing out at
different levels there are two options: Pursuing your
study or choosing a career-oriented course. If it is the
first option, then decide according to your abilities.
Do not get swayed by mass hysteria regarding the traditional career choices. It is better to opt
for commerce and secure distinction rather than
opt for science (due to parental or peer pressure)
and fail or secure poor marks. If it is the second
option, then one should consider interests and
abilities, perks or the monetary benefits, working environment and future prospects.
The Oxford English Dictionary says one's career is one's "Course or progress through life
(or a distinct portion of life)". Since material
interests seem inseparable from progress, the
modern connotation of career pertains to one's remunerative work (and sometimes
formal education). A career offers immense scope to
an individual for putting into use the education of
his lifetime training and other skills. How satisfying
or fulfilling a career is, depends a good deal on
the monetary angle, as that enables to make a decent
if not too comfortable a living. In its broadest
sense, career refers to an individual's work and life
roles over a lifespan. Simply put, chosen career
needs to fit one's personality just as shoes need to fit
the feet. But, how can you determine the type of
work that will best suit you? First, look at what
you have done in the past that you cherish and
enjoy. Then, think about what you might like to do in
the future and what activities would be important
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