Getting Started
If you are stressed out that your high school teen hasn’t found a career interest yet, relax. Some kids decide on a career when they are very young, and others don’t decide until much later.
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A great way for your child to explore career options is through career guidance books and other assessment tools. Here are some suggestions:
Books
Websites and Information about Career Exploration
Is there a career assessment tool or book you or your child has found helpful? Please share!
Please note: This post was originally published in April 2011 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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