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Alternatives
In deciding whether you want to be self-employed, and
what kind of business best suits you -- freely explore
all of your options.
An excellent way to identify businesses likely to fit your
personality is to take the Career Key S-E test. You will
identify occupations-businesses that you will want to explore. For
example, if "Optometrist" is one of them, you will
learn of other similar ones: chiropractors, dentists,
physicians, psychologists, and veterinarians.
A second way is to seek advice from others.
Ask them for suggestions. Go beyond your immediate friends.
Brainstorm. Be imaginative, "Who might have some good
ideas?"
Third, go to the section Learn
about Occupations.
Many of the suggested activities will help you expand your
options.
And, finally, consider how you are thinking
about your decision. Can it be thought about differently?
For example, instead of focusing on a long term decision,
like "What career should I choose?", it might be better
to put that decision off until later, when you know more.
Instead, you might want to focus on a short-term decision
like, "What course/major/training program best fits me?"
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