lifestyle
the type of life you would like to live
values
beliefs that guide the way we live
aptitude
an ability or natural talent, or the potential to learn a certain skill
occupational outlook handbook (OOH)
describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, etc published by the US Department of Labor
career outlook
publications that will give you valuable information on the number and types of jobs available in any field
O*NET
the Occupational Information Network, which is the primary source of occupational information for fifty years
internship
offers students direct work experience and exposure to various aspects of a career, either with or without pay
planning goals
small steps you take to get from where you are now to where you want to be
specific goal
stated in exact terms and includes some details that makes progress toward your planning goals
realistic goal
a goal that you have a reasonable chance of achieving
occupational area
a category of jobs that involve similar interests and skills