Be creative in choosing a career: deciding on a good career fit will take some exploring - Special FeatureCareer World, Sept, 2002 by T.J. WallisYou'll want to be creative in your search for the right career fit. After all, no one wants to wake up every morning dreading to go to work.In the real world, you have to invest a little time and effort into figuring out what kind of work will suit you best, especially in light of the seemingly endless career choices we have today. It's exactly all those options that can make career planning seem like an overwhelming task. But it's also those choices that allow you to break away from the ordinary and do something that truly fits your aptitudes and interests.Of course, to have a clear career path in mind, you need to know yourself fairly well. That might take a little exploring, and that's all part of the fun. Here are some easy, creative ways to figure out the ideal career for you, and to avoid "the nightmare career" scenario.Mirror, Mirror on the WallWhat's the fairest job of all? For each of us, the answer to that question will be different, depending on our interests and skills. But each of us should start by looking in the mirror and examining our own interests. Am I outgoing? Am I sports minded? Do I want to work in an office, or do I prefer the outdoors?Think about the things you enjoy doing on a regular basis. What kinds of activities are you involved in, and what is it about those activities that keeps you doing them? Do you like working on the computer? Are you a history buff? Would you rather be the boss or an employee? These are the kinds of questions you should be asking yourself.