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Madeline
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How do you find meaning and value in the work you do?
Hi! I'm a current freshman at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I'm undecided on my major as of right now, but I would appreciate knowing what makes you feel like your career is worthwhile. A feeling of fulfillment and purpose is a huge factor in helping me determine what major I want to pursue, as well as what work I want to do in my future.
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Mark Frankel, CCMP
Engineering Analyst
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Wayne, New Jersey
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Mark’s Answer
Don't worry so much about the major. Study what interests you.
Take a job after school that interests you. Be flexible and grow into it. For example, I majored in Economics, but am now in engineering support.
Take a job after school that interests you. Be flexible and grow into it. For example, I majored in Economics, but am now in engineering support.
marianne madsen
I work in an IT company as an Supplier Operational Manager
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marianne’s Answer
Dear Madeline
Besides the great advice of William above, I truly believe when chosen a carrier go for your dream, go for what your heart tell you, and what I feel has been really important for me, if not possible getting exactly the job you are looking for, yet getting a job, for me the greatest things are, to be happy what you do, to be happy with your colleagues, to be positive, to be open minded, this has been working out for me given me so much joy in my working life
Hope this can also help
Wish you good luck for the future and you already did good by taken the step asking questions at CareerVillage
Cheers Marianne
Besides the great advice of William above, I truly believe when chosen a carrier go for your dream, go for what your heart tell you, and what I feel has been really important for me, if not possible getting exactly the job you are looking for, yet getting a job, for me the greatest things are, to be happy what you do, to be happy with your colleagues, to be positive, to be open minded, this has been working out for me given me so much joy in my working life
Hope this can also help
Wish you good luck for the future and you already did good by taken the step asking questions at CareerVillage
Cheers Marianne
William Vvuko
Retired engineer
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Moyo, Northern Region
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William’s Answer
Hi Madeline,
I guess you're at crossroads. You are not alone in this though. Many students go through similar experiences.
It might be best if we first took a look at the purpose of our existence. Fundamentally, we aim to make this world a better place than we found it. In this regard, destiny bestows talent in each one of us so we can make a contribution to this noble cause.
In life, we make choices and such decisions are influenced by many things. The things we are good at give us the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives: communication, learning, work, transport, health, shelter, clothes, furniture, appliances, social life etc. Meeting the basic needs of society, usually is a very rewarding and fulfilling experience.
It's also normal for us to choose what we love and enjoy doing. If what we love and enjoy doing is what we are good at, then we are on a solid ground to choose a purposeful & fulfilling career.
Pursue as many internships as you can. They give you an opportunity to experience the real work environment. This can truly help you figure out not only what suits you best but also what is practically possible regarding your career choices.
Membership in professional associations can be helpful too, especially in terms of the exposure they give you in the field of work.
Working alongside professionals is an opportunity to get mentorship and guidance regarding career choices.
The role models we cherish often influence our choices in life. They can be a great source of inspiration for us.
I guess you're at crossroads. You are not alone in this though. Many students go through similar experiences.
It might be best if we first took a look at the purpose of our existence. Fundamentally, we aim to make this world a better place than we found it. In this regard, destiny bestows talent in each one of us so we can make a contribution to this noble cause.
In life, we make choices and such decisions are influenced by many things. The things we are good at give us the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives: communication, learning, work, transport, health, shelter, clothes, furniture, appliances, social life etc. Meeting the basic needs of society, usually is a very rewarding and fulfilling experience.
It's also normal for us to choose what we love and enjoy doing. If what we love and enjoy doing is what we are good at, then we are on a solid ground to choose a purposeful & fulfilling career.
Pursue as many internships as you can. They give you an opportunity to experience the real work environment. This can truly help you figure out not only what suits you best but also what is practically possible regarding your career choices.
Membership in professional associations can be helpful too, especially in terms of the exposure they give you in the field of work.
Working alongside professionals is an opportunity to get mentorship and guidance regarding career choices.
The role models we cherish often influence our choices in life. They can be a great source of inspiration for us.
Ghaaliya Fatima
Graphic designing
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Ghaaliya’s Answer
Hello Madeline,
As being a student myself I understand that deciding a major is not easy but have a minute and decide what you want to do which major you want to work on that will make your career life more bright and engaging, first go through you interest on working which things you are interested in and what major shapes your personality.
As being a student myself I understand that deciding a major is not easy but have a minute and decide what you want to do which major you want to work on that will make your career life more bright and engaging, first go through you interest on working which things you are interested in and what major shapes your personality.