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Step 2: Identify assumptions/beliefs and uncertainties (approx. 500 words):

For each of the careers or jobs you identified, answer the following questions:

What positive assumptions/beliefs do you have concerning these

careers/jobs?

Public relation (positive) - broad range of networking, gathering media attention, building reputation and gaining recognition for your career

Online advertising executive - High paid and stability, work environment,

What negative assumptions/beliefs do you have concerning these

careers/jobs?

What uncertainties do you have concerning these careers or jobs?

Type of jobs required, amounts of hours required, compensation leave,

In deciding which careers/jobs to pursue, you will have made implicit assumptions about

your future compensation, the nature of your work, type of job difficulties, and forms of

satisfaction and dissatisfaction in this future career. Some of these assumptions and beliefs

will be true, whereas others will be false. Nevertheless, it is best for you to have an

opportunity to validate your assumptions and beliefs as you pursue your major and before

you seek employment.

More facts, formative (do research) check whether its correct (valid), ask friends who work in the same career