Make a career decision

How to make a career decision

Making decisions about your career doesn’t always have to be complicated. If you have spent time getting to know yourself and researching different opportunities, you should be able to make a sound decision.

Things to consider when making a career decision

How will a new job or a change in career affect your life outside work, and the people around you? You'll need to consider these aspects before you make any career decision, because they may affect what you'll be able to do.

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Plan and act

Now that you have a firm idea about what you want to do, it's time to plan how you will get there.

How literacy and numeracy skills affect job chances

The ability to read and write, and understand information, can affect your job chances. If you have low literacy and numeracy, you can get help and improve your future prospects.

Further reading about career decision making

Websites, articles and books you may find useful when making a career decision, or when helping others to reach decisions.

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