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• Learn which careers are the fastest growing and the highest paying • Understand how you can become prepared for these careers and how much time and money this training costs • Become aware of what kind of work you would like to do and how hard you are willing to work to train for this career PREPARING YOURSELF FOR THE JOB HUNT Preparing yourself for the job hunt means many things. In short, looking for a career can be broken down into five actions: • Conducting research: This involves finding out information about fields you might want to work in, companies you might like to work for, salaries you could make, and the careers that are most available to you based on your experiences and location. •

Developing contacts: These are peoplewho canhelp you learn about and research jobs, and they caneventually be useful for recommending you to potential employers. The people you know are your network , and meeting new people who might be able to help you find a career is known as networking .

Building a good network is key to landing a job. Below, a group of businesspeople network during a break at a conference.

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