Check all of the location requirements that are important to you or that interest you now. If you select “Other,” jot down your ideas about what that “other” might be in the space provided. Also write notes if you have more specific ideas than are represented by these broad categories. For example, if you know you want to work in New Hampshire, write that next to “Northeast.”

United States

Northeast

Mid-Atlantic

Southeast

Midwest

Southwest

Rocky Mountains

West Coast

Northwest

Other______________

International

Africa

Asia

Australia/New Zealand

Canada

Europe

Middle East

South America

Other ______________

Setting

Urban

Suburban

Small town

Rural

Other______________

Climate

Varied

Mostly warm

Mostly cool

Access to Resources

Family/significant others

Friends

Similar ethnic group

Multicultural community

Public transportation

Major airport

Health care

Education

Cultural amenities

Community

Religious/spiritual

Nature

Shopping

Sports and recreation

Other ______________

Now look back over your choices and circle your top eight requirements. Write these items in the following spaces and in your chart on page 179.

My Top Eight Location Requirements