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Decide what type of work you would like to do. If you have a good understanding
of your interests, skills and talents, you are in a strong position to find a job that is
a good fit for you.

                                          Why is this important?

Knowing your interests, skills and talents helps you develop a resume that is 
appropriate for your skillset and is most likely to be noticed by employers. This is
also a way to help you express your qualifications confidently during a job interview.
Research shows that people who enjoy their jobs are often happier in general, are 
more productive at work and stand the best chance of getting promoted than those
who do not enjoy their jobs.

Tips:

1. Start with your interests.  Make a list of things you like to do (eg: hobbies, skills, interests. Refer to this list while
    developing your resume.

2. List all the experiences you would like to try, the places you would like to go and the goals you would like to 
    accomplish in the future. Do not exclude items because they seem impossible or because you do not yet have the
    skills or means to achieve a goal. Dream BIG! 

Still unsure where to start? Try the the resources section.

Interests
Do you need more information on this topic? Below are some links to other resources you may find helpful.
InspireNB / Career Cruising:

http://inspirenb.ca/

Government of Canada (Services for Youth) - Identifying your interests:

www.youth.gc.ca

   
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