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Return To Careers Article Archive   Students: Discover Your Career Niche By Using Career Assessment By Annmarie Edwards In our ever changing world where job competition is rampant it can be difficult to understand ones strengths and what one wants to do in life. If you feel uncertain about your career path youre not alone. Most college and high school students are unsure what path to take in their future or even what is their chosen career niche. Unfortunately, this uncertainty comes through in job interviews. This is a chance you cant afford to take in todays competitive market. With career assessment you not only learn your niche, but you reap the rewards! Consider these distinct advantages that come from knowing your niche. *Save time and money *Optimize your skills *Target the right jobs Did you know that college students often do not know where they are going? Amidst pressure from family members they embark on career paths that might be unsuitable for their skills. Some college students waste the first two years of college without a career path. Instead of taking charge of their life they go with the flow, and waste time and money on courses they will never use. Some students try to play catch-up and overload their course work. This could be hazardous to their health. When students are overburdened they are more likely to drop out of college. Career assessment reduces the risk and pressure for students by showing them their individual niches. When students know their niche its easy to choose a career path thats compatible with their strengths. This type of vocational testing is also well suited for high school seniors, who are also at a critical time in their lives. How many high school seniors know what their skills are before entering the workforce or enrolling in college? A simple, standardized test does not provide all the details, which make up an individual students skills. These tests might show a glimpse of what a student knows in math, reading, language and arts, but they do not explore the true skills or potential for each individual. A vocational and career assessment for high school students opens the doors to college by giving them a roadmap and guidance on how to move forward in their chosen careers. This will indeed save time and money while giving them the ammunition they need to go forward in life. When you have a good plan in place and take charge of your destiny its an excellent way to get started on the right track. This plan should include a career assessment to identify the specific skills of each individual and explain how these skills can be used most effectively. Copyright© 2005 by Aria Research Group All rights reserved. About the Author: Annmarie Edwards is a certified International Job & Career Development Coach and author of 50 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Job Search and several other booklets. She has a BSC degree in education and a MA degree. She offers a free e-course on job search at her website http://www.ariaresearchgroup.com keywords: Career | Careers | Jobs Career Change For Teacher

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