CAREER CHOICE: DECIDING WHAT AND WHERE YOU WANT TO BE!

Abstract

The paper looked at issues concerning choice of career among students. After a brief look at what career choice and development is, the paper describe some terms associated with career; terms that a considered synonymous by many but are actually different. The paper was based upon the system theory which focuses on the importance of society and the environment along with individual differences and it was also based upon the chaos theory which focuses on the complexities of social realities and the unpredictable incidents they will generate. Furthermore, the paper discussed on the various assumptions or perspectives underlying career choice like opportunities and choices should be available for all people, regardless of sex, socio-economic class, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or cultural background. Attempt was also made to discuss on some of the classification of occupational types though the thousands of occupations are known to be existing in the world of work. Likewise, factors that are known to affect occupational choice and types are carefully elucidated. General process of career choice were discussed which involves facilitating greater self-awareness, linking individuals to resources containing labour market information, increasing awareness of options, assisting with the decision making process, and teaching job search strategies.