CONCLUSION Congratulations! You have solved the mystery of which career best suits you right now. You can start exploring that career to see if it really is a good choice for you. Remember that a career spans a lifetime; it grows and changes as you do. In high school and college, you will be exposed to new classes, new ideas, and new options, which you should also explore. The investigative devices used in this class can be used throughout your life to update your self- knowledge and to research the world of work. Think about your responses to the sections of the SDS that asked what activities you would like to try and what skills you would like to learn in the future. Ask yourself what you can do now or in high school to explore those activities or learn those skills. Are there courses you should take? Are there extra-curricular activities you should join? Are there volunteer/community service activities in which you should participate? Is there an internship you should try? In the My Portfolio section of the NYCareerzone site, there is an interest inventory you can take whenever you wish to see if your profile has changed. Take it annually. You should also update, in detail, at least annually, your extra-curricular activities, sports participation, and community service, as well as, your work experiences; this will be crucial information for you to have when are preparing resumes for work/college. There is a NY state poster that reads: 85% of the students entering Kindergarten this year will work in careers that dont exist today What does that statement mean to you? What does it imply for your future? How do you prepare for a career that doesn't exist? The world is constantly changing; so are you. Follow where life leads you, knowing you have the skills to investigate the path ahead.