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If you have not already had a part-time job, work experience may be the first time you visit a workplace and learn about employer expectations and the world of work.

The most important thing to learn is that you are an individual. You may enjoy doing the same things as your friends, but as you think about your future, it's important to remember that you and your friends have different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, passions and family backgrounds. You need to find what suits you best and what gives you the best chance for success and being happy.

So how do you find out what suits you? Some of your friends might know what they want to do, but it's okay if you don't know – even discovering what you don't want to do is a step in the right direction.

Choosing a career is not something that will just magically happen. No-one else can choose a career for you. You have to make it happen for yourself.