Jamal decides he needs a career with a salary exceeding sixty thousand dollars and the ability to work outdoors. Which step of the decision-making process has Jamal completed?

Jamal has identified what matters to him in a career: earning more than $60,000 and working outdoors. Listing these priorities is the step of defining your needs and wants. He has not yet compared specific careers or made a final choice.

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