FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT’S CHOICE OF CAREER IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT

This research work treated factors influencing student’s choice of career in some selected senior secondary schools in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The instrument used was questionnaire to carry out the investigation on factors influencing student’s choice of career. It was analyzed by using simple percentage method. Findings from this study show that students are influenced by many factors in choosing a career choice.

Such as parental factors, lack of guidance and counseling in some schools, peer group, student’s interest and ability, gender influence e.t.c. Finally, the researcher recommends that the interest and ability of the students should.