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process or during your first day on the job. For those drawn to join an office setting as a secre- tary or administrative assistant, time invested in a typing class or typing instructional program would be time well spent. So, develop your skills, and check out any career fairs your high school or other area institutions may have. Explore with an open mind to find if a particular field is right for you. While in high school, you can start laying the foundation to help you prepare for a busi- ness career. To get off on the right foot, enrolling in accounting, basic computer courses, and communication classes will help you gain the skills you need to successfully calculate sales, retrieve information, or communicate effectively with your coworkers and customers. And if you have the chance for an interesting volunteer position, or even to do some light retail hours to get a feel for things, such experiences can only inform you and boost your credibility as an applicant later. Who knows? You may even make professional contacts in your field, which can often play a pivotal role in finding a permanent position after you’ve finished high school. And when you know a good bit about what you want to do, you are in a good position to learn from those around you. Reading this book is a great step toward paving your way to a bright future.

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