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This study aims to identify children's interests and career interest knowledge. Additionally, identifying their personality in career interests as well as exploring environmental support that influences children's career interests. This case study was conducted through psycho-educational group counseling involving six respondents in year 6 at a primary school located in Banting, Selangor. Research data collection techniques through five face-to-face sessions in group counseling sessions. The data was analyzed thematically and the findings of the study found that children have an interest in their career as well as the tasks in that career. Some respondents are confident that their personality is compatible with their chosen career interests and some are less confident. All respondents are aware of the support of their environment which consists of family, treatment places and internet information sources.
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