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    Default 10 Mistakes in Career plan

    Career plan is one step ahead in deciding or planning the type of career and field of education. Career planning should be made with at most care and guidance.
    In career planning t he choices you make and the attitudes you adopt will affect your life for years to come. So,be sure to take the long view in considering career choices, and avoid mistakes that can put pressure on yourself.
    Lets discuss about the common mistakes while planning the career,because once we identify them we can overcome our ignorance and mistakes.
    1. Under estimation of oneself:
    Self confidence is the major strength one should possess in every aspect of life and career.Staying back with no hopes and confidence is the very first mistake a student makes in career planning.
    2. Money based career planning:
    This is another career planning mistake which most of the students tend to attempt.Career planning should be based on the field of interest and not on
    the money that can be made by choosing it. If you dwell too much on how much money you could earn in a given occupation, you may come up short in other areas of job satisfaction.
    3. Making decision on parent’s choice:
    Not making a self decision is another big mistake which most of the students make; i.e., choosing a career based on your parent’s choice may one day turn to be a biggest injustice you have made in your career. Parent’s guidance is necessary but final decision making should be an individual choice.
    4. Deciding jobs on experience basis:
    This is another common mistake which students make. Experience gained by small jobs is also valuable. So, avoid considering jobs for experience on long range goals.
    5. Not having a long-term career plan:
    One should not plan his/her career on a short sight approach.Never choose a career that is been offered to you thinking that you can change it anytime.Keep in mind that changing the field of career can become a problem later.
    6. Not having a current resume and suitable objective:
    An updated resume, could fetch you the perfect job opportunity.Be clear in your future perspectives and be prepared with a suitable objective to describe your area of interests and work power of yourself.
    7. Confusing one aspect of a job with the whole job:
    Specialization in one particular field doesn’t mean that you are capable for that particular job. You can work on a wide range of approach using your specialized field. So, creativity also is important for planning a career.
    8.Confusing what you're good at with what you like to do :
    Choosing a job which you are good at with a job you like to do, may be a difficult one. It is of course the most confusing decision making process too. So, the best is to choose the job which you like to do, because it is were you have more interest and you can improvise also.
    9.Not maintaining work/life balance:
    “You need to have balance in your life if you want to be more effective at work”.For a happier life, a happy career is very much needed so,plan a carrer according to your life style.
    10.Not becoming updated:
    Career planning should be always based on a future aspect of life. Keeping updated in all ways for sustaining your job is in your hands. Once you get outdated, then you may unfit for the job. So, keep in mind to update yourself in all aspects.

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