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Research documents for an individual to be successful and happy within a career the job needs to match with an individual's interest, aptitude, and values. CHS offers a computer-based program to assist students in finding out their interests, aptitudes and values. This program is called //"Career Cruising"// and may be accessed from any computer that connects to the Internet. To access Career Cruising, to go [|www.careercruising.com/sd]. If you do not know your log-in information, see Ms. Ness in Guidance.
 * "Career Cruising" Career Search Program**

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