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DORIS XIMENA
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Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile
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como conocer mis talentos y habilidades para elegir una carrera profesional
How to know my talents and skills to choose a professional career
Share career-related interests, like favorite classes, college majors, skills, or hobbies.
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Bobbi Stevens
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Hi Doris,
You've asked a fantastic question! As you journey through life, your answer might change, and that's perfectly okay. It simply means you're growing and evolving.
To start figuring out your answer, take some time for self-reflection. Think about your education and work experiences. What did you enjoy most at school or work? What hobbies or activities do you love outside of them? What topics keep you engaged for hours? Also, consider your weaknesses. Can you overcome them, or might they challenge your progress? For instance, if you admire bodybuilding but dislike working out and can't stick to a strict diet, it doesn't mean success is impossible—it just means it might be more challenging.
Reach out to others for feedback. Ask mentors, colleagues, teachers, and family to share what they see as your strengths and areas for improvement. Then, look at job requirements to find roles that match your interests and skills.
Try searching online for career assessments. Look for personality tests, skills assessments, and interest inventories to gather more insights.
Once you have some ideas about what you want to do, keep exploring. What are the current industry trends? How might this role change in the future? What kind of education or training is required? If possible, try job shadowing to get a real feel for the work.
I hope this guidance helps you, and I wish you the best on your journey of discovery!
You've asked a fantastic question! As you journey through life, your answer might change, and that's perfectly okay. It simply means you're growing and evolving.
To start figuring out your answer, take some time for self-reflection. Think about your education and work experiences. What did you enjoy most at school or work? What hobbies or activities do you love outside of them? What topics keep you engaged for hours? Also, consider your weaknesses. Can you overcome them, or might they challenge your progress? For instance, if you admire bodybuilding but dislike working out and can't stick to a strict diet, it doesn't mean success is impossible—it just means it might be more challenging.
Reach out to others for feedback. Ask mentors, colleagues, teachers, and family to share what they see as your strengths and areas for improvement. Then, look at job requirements to find roles that match your interests and skills.
Try searching online for career assessments. Look for personality tests, skills assessments, and interest inventories to gather more insights.
Once you have some ideas about what you want to do, keep exploring. What are the current industry trends? How might this role change in the future? What kind of education or training is required? If possible, try job shadowing to get a real feel for the work.
I hope this guidance helps you, and I wish you the best on your journey of discovery!
Ashlyn Lawson
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Woolwich Township, NJ
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Hi Doris,
I agree with the previous response. Take some time and think through your strengths, what activities do you enjoy, what gives you passion/excitement? Ask others for their feedback as well. Once you identify the skills or activities you enjoy then search online for what careers and fields use those skill sets. You can reach out to family and friends in those fields. In addition once you have a direction reach out to local colleges with those programs and talk to professors or see if they will connect you with current students to get a better idea of those professions and what individuals are learning. Hope this help and best of luck!
I agree with the previous response. Take some time and think through your strengths, what activities do you enjoy, what gives you passion/excitement? Ask others for their feedback as well. Once you identify the skills or activities you enjoy then search online for what careers and fields use those skill sets. You can reach out to family and friends in those fields. In addition once you have a direction reach out to local colleges with those programs and talk to professors or see if they will connect you with current students to get a better idea of those professions and what individuals are learning. Hope this help and best of luck!