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How will I know I've found my dream career?

I have my bachelor's degree in psychology and am going back to a trade school. I enjoy learning and gaining new skills but I never feel quite at home.

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Soraya’s Answer

Morgan,

Finding a dream career is such a personal decision and are generally based on what your interests/passions. I would recommend you take some time to think about the following areas:

Strengths: What are you really good at? I wouldn't limit this to things you do well in a technical aspect, but also think about interpersonal strengths. These could be great social skills, problem solving, or conceptual thinking.

Interests: What do you gravitate towards in your free time? What would not feel like work if you had to make it your job? Can you think of ways to blend one. two, or more interests into a new product/service?

Modeling/Shadowing: Is there someone who you admire that has made a career out of a passion/interest? Focus on people who were able to leverage this into a job that pays.

Learning: Selecting a field that is expanding or has opportunities for growth organically would be ideal given your interest in learning. This could be in the form of technology evolving, new products, or new techniques to do a service.

I wish you the best of luck!
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Dr. James’s Answer

Morgan,

You are the best person to decide on this. Finding your dream career is like finding the right mix of what you love, what you're good at, and what makes you happy. Here are some signs you might have found it:

1. Excitement and Engagement: You wake up excited to work and feel energized by what you do every day.

2. Alignment with Values: Your job matches your personal values and goals, giving you a strong sense of purpose.

3. Growth Opportunities: You feel challenged and have chances to learn and grow in your personal and professional life.

4. Positive Impact: Your work makes a difference in your community, industry, or personal life.

5. Sustainable Lifestyle: Your job supports the lifestyle you want, including a good work-life balance and financial security.

6. Natural Fit: Your skills and strengths match what the job needs, making it feel like a natural part of who you are.

If you're still looking, it's okay to try out different roles and industries. Sometimes, exploring helps you see what really suits you. I hope this helps. You’ve got this!
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Alexis’s Answer

I think it’s healthy that you can admit you don’t feel quite at home at previous places. That’s important.

I think it’s worth mentioning that these days, people average 4-5 careers in their lifetime. I’ve read as high as 7. That doesn’t mean people aren’t finding their dream careers, it’s that a dream career could look different at different points in your life. Folks aren’t working in one role at one company for their entire lives anymore. People are learning skills and transferring them to other positions, learning about other roles, getting further training and education. To me, it’s a more accurate reflection of who we are as humans: multi- faceted, ever evolving and adapting. Who’s to say you can’t have more than one dream career?

I’d first want to ask you: what makes an occupation the “dream career”? Is it being financially stable? Or making a ton of money? Is it doing something you love that you’d do it for free? Or is it being of service and making a huge impact? Is it working outdoors or working with many different people? Those things aren’t mutually exclusive, but I think you have to first know what a dream career would look like for you.

You can start with the ideal: if you could do anything you want and get paid for it, what would you be doing? Where would this job be happening? What kind of people would you be engaging with? Let your imagination take you to that ideal job and see what you could be excited about.

In the meantime, know that feeling out of place can happen in many occupations, at different times, but every job you have will help you grow and move forward, whether you feel at home there or not. It may seem hard when there is uncertainty, but I suggest you enjoy this period of discovery and exploration!
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