WHAT DO OTHERS THINK?

Ask five persons , such as your parents, or friends what job they think would be right and

wrong for you and ask them to give their reasons. Request specific feedback as to what they

see in you that brings them to that conclusion. Use the specific form below for your

interview. Explain how much influence others have over you regarding your occupational

choice? How strong are theses factors and what are the variables that may vary from person

to person? How does becoming aware of the factors make a difference in how influential

the factors may be in affecting your occupational choice?

Sample of Interview Form

Person	Right for me.	Wrong for me.	Why?
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How do you believe these impressions from others have any influence on how you may choose, or have chosen, your occupation? Be sure to provide a personal example from your own experience and support it with your reasoning.