| Career Path Characteristics to Seek |
 | Look for projects and career paths that provide you with the opportunity to use your own initiative. Situations that allow you to plan and execute your own activity and manage your own career are best for you. A management system that facilitates and provides coaching would suit you. |
| Look for career situations that will have a significant problem solving component so you will be able to take advantage of your analytical style. Look for opportunities that will help feed your interest in learning. |
| Look for a career that allows you considerable independence and the choice of creating your own personal systems and structure. |
| Look for an environment which balances regular contact with clients, users and your peer group while giving you the opportunity to work on technical or support issues as well. |
| Seek a career that will acknowledge your contribution and balance providing a meaningful product or service with meeting your personal needs and goals. Seek a stable part of the company which provides interesting challenges, recognition of your achievements, financial stability and a solid future. |
| Career Path Characteristics to Avoid |
 | Avoid career situations with very 'hands-on' types of management or those that are overly structured. Avoid situations where you cannot plan your own activities. |
| Avoid careers where you will not be able to improve your technical skills and add new ones that are of real value. Avoid roles that do not provide much variety or opportunity for creativity. |
| Avoid highly structured or very team oriented environments that require adherence to procedures and existing systems. |
| Avoid situations that do not provide opportunities to interact with others on a regular basis. Avoid career paths that are primarily public relations. |
| Avoid careers that you feel do not have much social value or impact on the quality of life. Avoid those which are too driven by the 'bottom line'. |
