Reasons for Men

Top 10 Reasons for Men
to Consider Nontraditional Careers

10.
  Your job choice should be based on abilities and interests not gender stereotypes.
 
9.
  You enjoy helping others or working in service careers.
 
8.
  Careers should be based on hobbies and interests, not gender stereotypes.
 
7.
  You want to enter the workforce quickly with one or two years of skilled training.
 
6.
  Your education lays a solid foundation for your future.
 
5.
  You’ll learn new ways of thinking and dealing with others.
 
4.
  The job outlook is good in a field.
 
3.
  You’ll increase your options in the technology driven workplace in the 21st Century.
 
2.
  You DO have a choice!
 
1.
  You want to succeed!
 

Source: Ridgewater College: Wilmar & Hutchinson (2003) website