Want to choose a career and dont know which is best for you? A good write up from Pastor Aladesuyi for MFM Youth Church, Ayobo

1. High School Students
After Jamb, What next?

2. God, Man and what He promises to do.
Gen. 1: 26 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and
let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and
over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that
creepeth upon the earth.”
•This verse summaries the totality of your life and what to do, including vocations.
Gen. 2:15 “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of
Eden to dress it and to keep it.”
God ordained work:
I Thessa. 4:11 “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and
to work with your own hands, as we commanded you”
2 Thessa. 3: 10 “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
•The Lord had ordained what you will become.
Ps. 65:9 “Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with
the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast
so provided for it.”

3. •Your steps are ordered by God.
Ps. 37:23 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in
his way”.
Overview
Many high school students think that career planning is something that begins
once they have entered college. On the contrary, career planning is a process
that begins before high school, and most naturally should continue into the
college years. Career planning, in fact, is an ongoing process that allows you to
rethink and reevaluate yourself and your career options as you have
experiences, and as you grow and develop.
At the high school level, perhaps the best way of starting is to begin the process
of self-exploration. Self-exploration allows you to think about your:
•Skills and abilities
•Interests
•Personal priorities
•Training and education
•Life experiences

4. Getting Started
There are five components to career planning:
1.Assess Yourself
Learn about your interests and preferences by completing an inventory.
2.Generate Options
Identify University majors and general career options that relate to your
interests.
3.Gather Information
Learn more about specific University majors, such as academic
requirements and jobs related to each major. Get career information such
as job descriptions, salary, and outlook.
4.Make a Decision
Review the decision-making process and determine the status of your
decision.
5.Take the Next Step
Identify the steps you need to take to move forward with your academic
and career plans.

5. Assess Yourself – High School Students
The first step in career planning is self-assessment. You need to learn
about your interests, personality style, skills, and values. Once you
have a better understanding of your preferences, you can choose
college majors and career options that fit "you" and tend to be
consistent with those preferences.
• This theory maintains that based on your interests you can be loosely
classified into six different categories: realistic, investigative, artistic,
social, enterprising, and conventional. College majors and careers
can also be organized into these same six categories. If you choose a
college major and career from one of the six categories that is
consistent with your interests, you are more likely to be satisfied with
your choice.
•The results obtained may help you brainstorm some academic and
career choices. This exercise is not likely to result in a final choice, but
should be regarded as a starting point in your career development.

6. Interests Assessment – High School Students
Below is a simple interests assessment that may help you
learn more about your preferences. It is based on John
Holland's Theory of Vocational Choice. This theory maintains
that people can be loosely classified into six categories:
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and
Conventional. College majors and careers can also be sorted
into these same categories. This assessment will help you
learn about which of the six areas tend to relate to your
interests. Next, you can look at college majors and careers
that may match your preferences. You are more likely to be
satisfied with career choices that are consistent with your skills,
interests, and values.

7. REALISTIC
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below from 0
(very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry about your
skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Participate in athletic activities
Spend time working outdoors
Use your hands and tools to build something
Operate machinery to make a product
Take care of animals
Help plants grow and stay healthy

8. INVESTIGATIVE
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below
from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry
about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Calculate and solve math problems
Study scientific issues and problems
Research scientific topics independently
Analyze numerical and quantitative data
Invest your time to understand complex concepts
Investigate new mathematical or scientific projects

9. ARTISTIC
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below
from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry
about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Design a new picture, flyer, or poster
Generate innovative ideas and solutions to a problem
Perform in a drama production
Write a creative story or essay
Play a musical instrument
Express your emotions freely and openly

10. SOCIAL
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below
from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry
about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Advise a friend with a personal problem
Counsel children in a community group
Teach people new skills
Participate in activities which improve society
Join a group discussion and share ideas,
thoughts, feelings
Help others less fortunate than you

11. ENTERPRISING
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below
from 0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry
about your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Manage a group to complete a project
Persuade others to adopt your beliefs
Sell products or services to the public
Determine goals and motivate others to
achieve them
Lead a team to victory
Work in an upscale, plush environment

12. CONVENTIONAL
Rate the level of interest you think you have for each area listed below from
0 (very little interest) to 9 (a high level of interest). Don't worry about
your skill level. Just consider how much you like each activity.
Follow an organized set of rules
Work in a predictable and structured environment
Process data or records in an orderly manner
Perform numerical calculations
Use a computer to complete work assignments efficiently
Work in an office where expectations and goals are clear
and definite.

13. Summary of Interest Assessment Scores
Do the summary of your scores. Click on the 3 areas in which your scores are
highest to develop a better understanding of that type and learn how it relates to
University college majors and career options. Discuss your findings with your
guidance counselor, parents, teachers, and/or friends.
Realistic Social
Investigative Enterprising
Artistic Conventional
After you complete the interests assessment, go to the next section, "Generate
Options," to brainstorm ideas of University college majors and related careers that
might be suitable for you. If you already have enough ideas of college majors
and/or career options, go to "Gather Information" to learn more about those
options.

14. Generate Options – High School
The Interest Assessment helped you explore your interests and preferences. Your
results indicated that you may have either realistic, investigative, artistic,
social, enterprising, or conventional tendencies.
We all have characteristics related to each of the six research types listed above.
However, most of us tend to be dominant in at least one or two types. Once you
learn the types in which you are dominant, you can explore specific University
majors and career options that tend to relate to those types. Choosing college
majors and career paths that are consistent with your interests and skills may
increase the likelihood of satisfaction and success with those choices.
Choose the types in which your scores were highest, as measured by the interest assessment.
Learn about University majors and general career options that tend to relate to your interests:
•Realistic
•Investigative
•Artistic
•Social
•Enterprising
•Conventional
We recommend you brainstorm as many college majors and career options as possible right now.
When you have finished visiting the six areas above, move to the next section, Gather Information to
learn more specific information about each area you are considering.

15. The Realistic Type
People with strong realistic characteristics tend to enjoy being outdoors and working with
machines, tools, animals and/or things. They often prefer using mechanical, athletic and manual
skills to interacting with groups and using interpersonal skills. Realistic people view themselves as
practical and conservative.
Below are examples of Rutgers University college majors and sample career options that relate to
the realistic type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career
paths you might want to explore.
Related University Majors
Aerospace Engineering Biotechnology Environ. Science/Studies
Agricultural Science Ceramic Engineering Geography
Animal Science Chemical Engineering Geological Sciences
Anthropology Chemistry Marine Sciences
Biochemistry Civil Engineering Mathematics/Stats
Bioenvironmental Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Biological Sciences Computer Science Packaging Engineering
Biomathematics Electrical Engineering Physics
Biomedical Technology Environ. Plan./Design Plant Science
Bioresource Engineering Environmental Policy Statistics

16. Related Career Options
Aeronautical Test Engineer Forester Plant Superintendent
Agricultural Inspector Geologist, Petroleum Podiatrist
Agricultural Program Associate Health Physicist Production Planner
Animal Control Officer Helicopter Pilot Public Health Inspector
Appraiser Horticulturist Radio Station Operator
Athletic Director Instrumentation Technician Remediation Specialist
Automotive Engineer Laboratory Animal Researcher Research Assistant
Biomedical Equipment Technician Landscape Architect Software Technician
Chemical Test Engineer Marine Surveyor Soil Conservationist
Commercial Airplane Pilot Mathematical Technician Sporting Goods Manufacturer's
Rep.
Conservationist Mechanical Engineer Sports Information Director
County Agent Natural Resources Manager Stress Analyst
Director of Sports Facilities Nuclear Medical Technologist Surveyor
Ecotourism Coordinator Oceanographer Technician
Electrical Engineer Optical Engineer Ultrasound Technologist
Environmental Health Specialist Orthotist Veterinarian
Environmental Project Manager Parks Conservationist Vocational/Agricultural Teacher
Extension Agent/Specialist Control Inspector Water Resources Manager
Facilities Planner Petroleum Engineer Wildlife Manager
Field Researcher Physical Therapist Writer, Technical Publications
Fitness Program Coordinator Plant Geneticist

17. The Investigative Type
People who lean toward the investigative type often like to work independently and on a cognitive
level. They like to think about and analyze ideas, problems and issues. Investigative types may have
strong math, science, and analytical abilities. They prefer to study and understand situations and
expand their knowledge on subject matters.
Below are examples of University college majors and sample career options that relate to the
investigative type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career
paths you might want to explore.
Related University Majors
Aerospace Engineering Computer Engineering Marine Science
Agricultural Science Computer Science Materials Science Engineering
Animal Science Economics Mathematics
Anthropology Electrical Engineering Mathematics/Stats
Biochemistry Environ./Bus. Economics Medical Technology
Bioenviron. Engineering Environ. Plan./Design Meteorology
Biological Sciences Environ. Science/Studies Microbiology
Biomathematics Environ. Engineering Pharmacy
Bioresource Engineering Exercise Science Physician Assistant
Ceramic Engineering Food Science Physics
Chemical Engineering Geography Plant Science
Chemistry Geological Sciences Public Health
Civil Engineering Linguistics Sociology
Statistics

18. Related Career Options
Actuary Ecologist Physician Assistant
Aeronautical Engineer Embryologist Physicist
Agronomist Entomologist Plant Pathologist
Air Analyst Environmental Analyst Professor
Allergist Food & Drug Inspector Programmer
Anesthesiologist Formulation Chemist Psychiatrist
Applications Engineer Geneticist Psychologist
Architect Geologist Public Health Specialist
Assistant Researcher Geophysicist Quality Control Engineer
Associate Scientist Health Physicist R & D Specialist
Biochemist Industrial Hygienist Research Engineer
Biologist Information Scientist Safety & Health Manager
Biostatistician Laboratory Supervisor Scientific Editor
Biotechnologist Laser Technician Software Engineer
Botanist Management Analyst Soil Scientist
Cardiologist Market Research Analyst Statistician
Ceramic Engineer Mathematician Surgeon
Chemist Medical Technologist Systems Analyst
Chiropractor Meteorologist Systems Engineer
Clinical Researcher Microbiologist Technical Staff Member
Computer Applications Mycologist Technical Writer
Crime Lab Analyst Neurologist Telecommunications Specialist
Engineer Nuclear Medical Technologist Test Engineer
Database Design Analyst Numerical Analyst Toxicologist
Dentist Nutritionist Water Purification Chemist
Dietitian Pathologist Wildlife Biologist
Pharmacist Veterinarian

19. The Artistic Type:
They may possess musical, artistic, and literary skills. Artistic people often
enjoy innovative and open experiences over organized and structured
activities. They prefer to let their emotions soar and guide them. Artistic types
generally avoid regimented and routine activities.
Related University Majors
Art History English Music
Chinese Environmental Planning & Philosophy
Design
Classics European Studies Portuguese
Communication French Religion
Comparative Literature German Russian
Dance Italian Spanish
East Asian Studies Journalism/Mass Media Theatre Arts
Economics Visual Arts

20. Related Career Options
Actor Curator Musician
Advertising Account Executive Dance Therapist Narrator
Animator Decorator News Editor
Architect Design Director Orchestra Librarian
Archivist Designer Orchestrator
Arranger Display Manager Package Designer
Art Appraiser Drafter Painter
Art Critic Dramatic Coach Photographer
Art Teacher Editor Playwright
Artist Editorial Production Assistant Product Designer
Audiovisual Production Specialist Entertainment Agent Promotion Director
Band Director Exhibit Artist Publications Specialist
Book Illustrator Exhibit Designer Publicity Director
Calligrapher Fashion Artist Radio Announcer
Cartoonist Foreign Service Officer Reporter
Casting Director Gallery Director Screen Writer
Choreographer Graphic Designer Sculptor
Clergy Member Humorist Set Designer
Color Expert Illustrator Singer/Performer
Columnist Interior Designer Special Events Coordinator
Commentator Journalist Stage Manager
Commercial Designer Landscape Architect Story Editor
Communications Specialist Layout Coordinator Talent Agent
Composer Lyricist Technical Illustrator
Conservator Media Analyst Textile Designer
Copywriter Merchandise Display Coordinator Theatrical Press Agent
Corporate Communications Specialist Museum Specialist Touring Production Manager
Costume Designer Music Teacher Video Editor
Creative Director Writer

21. The Social Type
Those who tend to be dominant in the social area like to be around people. They
enjoy helping others and contributing to the good of society. Social types have
strong interpersonal and communication skills and tend to be empathetic, patient
and understanding. They may prefer to avoid technical work or activities involving
machines or objects.
Related Majors
Africana Studies History Nutritional Sciences
American Studies History/Political Science Philosophy
Chinese/French/German Jewish Studies Physician Assistant
Classics Labor Studies Political Science
Criminal Justice Latino & Hispanic Studies Planning & Public Policy
East Asian Languages Management Psychology
Education Marketing Religion
European Studies Medical Technology Social Work
Finance Middle Eastern Studies Theatre Arts
Food Science Nursing Visual Arts
Italian/ Portuguese/Russian/ Women's & Gender Studies
Spanish

22. Related Career Options
Academic Dean District Supervisor Occupational Therapist
Admissions Counselor Educational Consultant Patient Services Representative
Affirmative Action Coordinator Educational Program Coordinator Peace Corps Worker
Agency Director EEO Representative Personnel Recruiter
Air Traffic Controller Employee Welfare Manager Physical Therapist
Announcer Employment Interviewer Podiatrist
Arbitrator Family Therapist Probation Officer
Assignment Editor Foreign Service Officer Professor/Teacher
Attorney Gerontologist Program Development Specialist
Auditor Government Agency Administrator Public Health Advisor
Benefits Consultant Guidance Counselor Public Information Officer
Case Management Specialist Historian Public Service Official
Caseworker Hospice Specialist Psychologist
Child Welfare Worker Hospital Administrator Real Estate Appraiser
Claim Examiner Human Resources Specialist Recreation Leader
Clergy Member Import-Export Agent Religious Leader
Coach Interpreter Research Assistant
Community Action Specialist Librarian School Superintendent
Community Health Coordinator Loan Officer Social Worker
Conflict Resolution Specialist Managed Care Coordinator Sociologist
Consumer Advocate Manager Speech Pathologist
Counselor Medical Record Administrator Staff Training Coordinator
Customer Service Representative Multicultural Educator Supervisor
Customs Specialist Nonprofit Administrator Teacher
Dietician Nurse Travel Consultant
Disc Jockey Nursing Home Administrator Technical Support Specialist

23. The Enterprising Type
Individuals with high enterprising scores generally enjoy interacting with people in a
manner that involves leadership, persuasion and management. They tend to be
comfortable with their decision-making skills and may be ambitious, competitive, and
self-confident. Enterprising types are often attracted to economically rewarding
endeavors and are comfortable exerting power over others.
Related Majors
Africana Studies History/Political Science Medieval Studies
American Studies Industrial Engineering Middle Eastern Studies
Art History Jewish Studies Music
Criminal Justice Journalism/Mass Media Physics Engineering
Dance Labor Studies Planning & Public Policy
Education Latino & Hispanic Studies Political Science
English Management Public Health
Environmental Policy Marketing Social Work
Finance Mathematics Sociology
History Mechanical Engineering Women's & Gender Studies

24. Related Career Options
Association Executive Fashion Coordinator Marketing Representative
Appraiser/Assessor Field Representative Media Director
Attorney Financial Planner Newscaster
Auditor Foreign Exchange Trader Park Superintendent
Benefits Administrator Fund Raiser/Development Officer Personnel Recruiter
Broker's Floor Representative Global Operations Analyst Politician
Budget Officer Government Agency Administrator Portfolio Manager
Business Applications Consultant Head Coach Program Manager
Campaign Manager Hospital Administrator Property Manager
Chief Bank Examiner Industrial Engineer Public Administrator
Chief Financial Officer Inspector Public Relations Representative
City Auditor Insurance Agent Purchasing Agent
Columnist International Sales Director Real Estate Agent
Commodities Trader International Trade Specialist Recreation Supervisor
Communication Consultant Investment Banker Regional Business Director
Contract Specialist Job Developer Reporter
Controller Judge Sales Representative
Court Administrator Laboratory Supervisor Securities Trader
Credit Analyst Labor Relations Specialist Stockbroker
Credit Officer Lawyer Superintendent
Currency Trader Legislative Assistant Telemarketing Representative
Director Loan Counselor Training Consultant
Educational Specialist Loan Officer Treasurer
Entrepreneur Lobbyist Trust Officer
Estate Planner Manager Underwriter
FBI/CIA Agent Marketing Analyst Urban Planner

25. The Conventional Type
Those who lean toward the conventional style prefer very structured and
organized activities. They like to have a clear understanding of expectations
and follow established procedures. Conventional types may have strong
verbal and numerical abilities and prefer to avoid unstructured activities.
They tend to prefer an orderly, calm, and efficient environment where they
can be part of a team with an organized, established routine.
Related Majors
Accounting Education Marketing
Criminal Justice Management Social Work

26. Related Career Options
Account Administrator Copyright Specialist Investment Analyst
Account Analyst Cost Analyst Investment Banking Analyst
Auditor Credit Analyst Loan Review Analyst
Bank Examiner Customs Inspector Management Accountant
Bibliographer Database Administrator Medical Record Technician
Bookkeeper Data Processing Auditor Polygraph Examiner
Budget Analyst Data Processing Specialist Procurement Engineer
Building Inspector Electrical Inspector Programmer
Bursar Electronic Funds Transfer Quality Control Coordinator
Coordinator
Cartographer Financial Analyst Systems Accountant
Chief Business Programmer Fixed Capital Analyst Tax Specialist
Claims Examiner Fixed Capital Examiner Title Examiner
Computer Operator Foreign Exchange Specialist Treasurer
Computer Security Coordinator Insurance Analyst Underwriter
Controller Internal Auditor User Support Analyst
Inventory Control Specialist

27. Gather Information - High School
Other Sources of Information For Researching a Career
Literature
Books and articles dealing with
specific career areas
Career planning computer programs
available in your high school
People
Family
Friends, neighbors
Teachers, guidance counselors
Present and past employers
Related Experience
Part-time and summer jobs
Volunteer work
Reports, term papers, research
projects

28. Make a Decision - High School
This can be challenging. Sometimes decisions can be
as easy as choosing a TV channel or picking an ice
cream flavor . These decisions don't really affect the
way you live your life. Other decisions have a bigger
impact on your life so you may be slower to decide.
Examples of these types of decisions include choosing
a spouse and determining what you want to do with
your life with regard to work.

29. WHAT KIND OF A DECISION MAKER ARE YOU?
Decision-Making Styles
Not all individuals approach decision making in the same manner. There are different styles of decision making. There are "inner reliant"
decision makers that take responsibility for their decisions and "outer reliant" decision makers who try and transfer the responsibility to others
for their decisions. The following list identifies a number of different decision-making styles.
Impulsive Decider One who takes the first choice: "Decide now; think later. Don't look
before you leap."
Fatalistic Decider One who leaves the decision up to the environment or fate: "Whatever
will be will be."
Compliant Decider One who goes along with someone else's plan rather than making his
or her own decision: "If it's OK with you, it's OK with me. Anything you
say."
Delaying Decider One who delays thought and action on a problem: "I'll think about it
later."
Agonizing Decider One who spends much time and thought in gathering data and
analyzing alternatives only to get lost in the accumulated data : "I can't
make up my mind. I don't know what to do."
Intuitive Decider One who decides based on what is felt, but cannot be verbalized: "It
feels right."
Paralytic Decider One who accepts the responsibility for decisions, but is unable to do
much about it: "I know I should, but I just can't get with it. Can't face up
to it."
Escapist Decider One who avoids a decision or makes up an answer to end the
discussion. For example, if asked by a relative about what he or she is
majoring in, this type would respond, "I'm thinking about pre-med."
This allows the escapist to give a socially acceptable answer without
taking responsibility.
Play-it-Safe Decider One who almost always picks the alternative with the perceived lowest
level of risk: " I like anthropology, but I can get a job in accounting."
Planner One whose strategy is based on a rational approach with some
balance between thoughts and feelings: "I am the captain of my fate; I
am the master of my soul."

30. Career Decision-Making Model
Step 1: Identify the Decision to be Made
Before you begin gathering information, you need to have
a clear understanding of what it is you are trying to decide.
Some decisions you might be facing could include:
1. What will I choose for a college major?
2. What do I want to do after graduation?

31. Step 2: Know Yourself (Self-Assessment)
Before you begin exploring college majors and careers which will prove satisfying, you must
understand yourself: your skills, interests, values, and personality characteristics. Areas to
consider include:
Skills:
1. What are my strengths and weaknesses?
2. What skills do I need to develop?
Interests:
1. What am I interested in doing?
2. What activities do I like the most?
Values:
1. What is important to me in a career?
2. In what ways must I be challenged and rewarded?
Personality:
1. What personal qualities do I possess that will help me in the classroom?
2. How will my personal style influence my career choice?
In the "Self-assessment" section of this website, you learned about your interests. We encourage
you to speak with your teachers, parents, and guidance counselor to further explore your skills and
values and how they relate to your career plans.

32. Step 3: Begin Identifying Options (Career Exploration)
To continue gathering information and researching careers,
you will need to start identifying options. Questions you might
ask yourself at this point are:
1. At this point in time, what college majors and career paths
am I considering?
2. What other types of options am I considering?
In the "Generate Options" section of this presentation, you
identified majors and/or career options which related to your
interests and personality style. Continue to brainstorm ideas
of college majors and career plans for yourself. You have
plenty of time to make career decisions at this point.

33. Step 4: Gather Information
If you completed the first three steps, you should have
a list of majors and careers that you plan to explore
and research in more depth. You will now:
1. Examine the information and resources you already
have.
2. Seek out and use new information.

34. Step 5: Evaluate Options
If you have completed your career research, you are now
ready to evaluate each of the options you have identified:
1. Identify the pros and cons of each college major/career.
2. Explore how each major/career relates to your interests,
skills, and values.
3. Think about the probable future consequences of each
major or career choice.

35. Step 6: Select One of the Options
Based on the information you have gathered you
should now be able to choose one of the options.
1. Do you have enough information to choose one
option over another? If not, you might need to do more
research .

36. Step 7: Make a Plan and Implement the Decision
Having chosen one of the options, you can begin
developing and implementing a plan of action. Ask
yourself:
1. What do you need to follow through on your decision?
2. What are the obstacles to implementing your decision
and how can you overcome them?

37. Take the Next Step - High School
Congratulations! You have worked your way
through four important phases. You are building a
strong foundation for your future career plans. The
next steps you take will be based on a better
understanding of your interests and how they relate
to future academic choices and career options.

38. What next after JAMB?
• Learn some trades.
•Sewing (Tailoring)
•Plumbing.
•Bricklaying.
•Computer operations / Designers
•Shoe Making
•Electronics works.
•Auto Mechanics.
•Textile Design – Weaving, Tie-dye
•Hat Making.
•Interior Decoration
•House Painting..
•Baking and Confectionery Making
•Learn Barbing.
•Endeavour to secure paid job. e.t.c.

39. THE END