Reflection On Career Exploration: The World Of Work

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Career Exploration: The World of Work
I have officially declared a major, International Affairs with a concentration in Latin American Studies with a minor in English. I am not very confident about this decision, but I want to tried and see how it goes. The reasons why I am debating this decision is because I do not know if I am ready to declare a major and the other reason is because this major is fully concentrated with communication skills. However, everything is leading me towards the path of International Affairs. I have always found myself looking at the news, reading the newspaper, and I enjoying my history classes. So went looking for something as a major, I made sure it had all components that I enjoy doing. Additionally, the results from my Strong Interest Inventory support my decision as it suggested that I have a strong Enterprising in my skills. This means that I have the potential to be persuasive, fast learner, direct with others and the ability to motivate other. In addiction, the following activities that come more naturally to
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I am the type of person that likes to look for solutions by herself, but also I enjoy presenting my information to others. This also leads to my personal values because I value the idea of challenging myself. My personal values of showing what I learn to others is part of what motivates me to continue forward, and that the main idea of accounting. Some potential goal conflicts that I may face if I become an Accountant that will interfere with some of my desires to travel around the world and learn about people. Accountants are serious no time for socialization, and that is something I truly want to get better at. Choosing this career, I can see my life stable, because I will be earning enough money to support my needs and wants and still helping my family, but most important this job will come easy to me. It will be rewarding to see how I am able to help a company because of my

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