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What factors can affect an individual's choice of occupation?

There are many factors that would affect an individual’s choice of occupation. One is socioeconomic status and economic history. Some people have more options open to them than others do. If your family can afford to send you to college, you have a chance to pursue careers that require post-secondary education. Without parental assistance, you may also be able to get a career that requires a degree if you work and earn scholarships, but it...

There are many factors that would affect an individual’s choice of occupation. One is socioeconomic status and economic history. Some people have more options open to them than others do. If your family can afford to send you to college, you have a chance to pursue careers that require post-secondary education. Without parental assistance, you may also be able to get a career that requires a degree if you work and earn scholarships, but it will be more difficult.


Aside from money and education, career choices are often dictated by family. You may go into your family's business or pursue the same career as your father or mother. People in the same family often have similar careers. Relatives can serve as a role model for that career and provide guidance.


Another factor is personal aptitude. Some careers require people who have skills, others require a lot of intelligence, and some require a combination of the two. If you are going to become a nurse or teacher, you need to be smart and have people skills. To be a mechanic or a plumber, you must be good with your hands. Most people choose jobs based on their interests, at least to some degree.


An occupation is more than a job. You enter a field, which means that you are likely not just working for one company or in one position for your entire life. People usually work for several different companies throughout their lives. People usually start out at entry-level jobs in their field and then advance as they get experience.

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