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Which subject area: People

Which subject area: People

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Which subject area: People

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- I think a really good way to investigate what would be the perfect job for you is to talk to other people. 'Cause other people are thinking about this as well, and other people are doing all kinds of jobs, and someone you know might be doing the perfect job for you. I've got some suggestions here, six ideas for how you can investigate the perfect job for you. And the first idea is to just ask other people what you'd be good at. 'Cause you might not be able to see your own strengths and your weaknesses. So say to them, "What do you think I should do?" And they may take one look at you and say, "Well, you obviously should be a teacher or a nurse," or whatever it is. Or, "You should join the army." Who knows? So people who know you well are probably going to have a good idea about what you'd be good at. So that's the first question. My next question is to think of everyone you know and ask them about their job.…

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