*Aptitude
Understand yourself. Find your likes and dislikes. Visualise your Job.
*Avenues & Possibilities
Think of all the possible careers. Ask for suggestions.
*Information
Get to know how to have a career in your chosen field
*Attitude
Each job requires attitude. Attitude towards Career, Company, Colleagues
*Further levels in your Career
Think of your future in the chosen field: at entry level & at Manager level.
*Recreate yourself
You need to keep track of new technologies, theories, and practices to re-invent yourself every 5 years or less.
*Goal
Finally choose a goal. Be focused on your goal.
*Motivation
You have to do all things possible to achieve your goal
*Fall back or Plan B
Have an alternative plan as a fall back. (IF NOT, ELSE). It gives you flexibility in changing track in case of any external factor.
*Investment
Invest in yourself. Set aside time to understand Concepts and increase awareness.