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CC
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Bothell, Washington
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How could student know which job fit them the best?
I think not every student really know what they might fit the best on different career, they might have something they really like to do, not might not be the best fit
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Jane Doe
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New York, New York
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Jane’s Answer
Hi, CC! That’s a really thoughtful question. It’s very common to feel unsure about which job might be the best fit. Sometimes what we enjoy doesn’t always line up perfectly with our skills or personality, and that’s completely okay. Figuring this out takes time, patience, and exploration.
One helpful way to start is by gaining different experiences. Internships, volunteering, part-time work, or shadowing someone in a role you’re curious about can give you a clearer sense of what the day-to-day looks like. Often, the reality of a job surprises you in ways you didn’t expect, and that’s a valuable part of learning.
It’s also useful to reflect on what feels natural to you. Do you prefer working closely with others or independently? Are you energized by fast-paced environments or do you thrive in steady, predictable routines? Thinking about questions like these can help you better understand where you might fit.
Personality and career assessments can offer additional insight. While they aren’t the full picture, they can highlight possibilities you hadn’t considered or confirm what already feels right.
Remember, you don’t have to have it all figured out right now. Many people try several paths before finding the one that suits them best. Making mistakes or changing direction is a natural part of the process and can teach you a lot.
Talking to mentors, teachers, career counselors, or professionals in fields you’re interested in can also be very helpful. Hearing about their experiences can give you a realistic perspective and useful advice.
At the end of the day, the best fit usually comes from balancing what you enjoy, where your strengths lie, and the environment where you feel most comfortable. It’s okay to take this journey one step at a time. Stay curious and patient with yourself—your path will become clearer as you explore. Best of luck!
One helpful way to start is by gaining different experiences. Internships, volunteering, part-time work, or shadowing someone in a role you’re curious about can give you a clearer sense of what the day-to-day looks like. Often, the reality of a job surprises you in ways you didn’t expect, and that’s a valuable part of learning.
It’s also useful to reflect on what feels natural to you. Do you prefer working closely with others or independently? Are you energized by fast-paced environments or do you thrive in steady, predictable routines? Thinking about questions like these can help you better understand where you might fit.
Personality and career assessments can offer additional insight. While they aren’t the full picture, they can highlight possibilities you hadn’t considered or confirm what already feels right.
Remember, you don’t have to have it all figured out right now. Many people try several paths before finding the one that suits them best. Making mistakes or changing direction is a natural part of the process and can teach you a lot.
Talking to mentors, teachers, career counselors, or professionals in fields you’re interested in can also be very helpful. Hearing about their experiences can give you a realistic perspective and useful advice.
At the end of the day, the best fit usually comes from balancing what you enjoy, where your strengths lie, and the environment where you feel most comfortable. It’s okay to take this journey one step at a time. Stay curious and patient with yourself—your path will become clearer as you explore. Best of luck!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. The most important is to find the career you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
If you have interest in music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 career you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
If you have interest in music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 career you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Valeria Vargas
Executive Recruiter Coordinator
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Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Valeria’s Answer
You're absolutely right—many students don’t immediately know which job or career path fits them best, even if they have interests or hobbies they enjoy. That’s completely normal.
Finding the right fit is a process of exploration, self-awareness, and experience. Here are a few practical steps that can help:
1. Explore your interests: Try different subjects, activities, and projects to see what excites you and holds your attention over time.
2. Identify your strengths: Pay attention to what you’re naturally good at—whether it’s problem-solving, creativity, communication, or working with others. Feedback from teachers, peers, or mentors can also help you spot these.
3. Gain experience: Volunteering, internships, part-time jobs, and school projects can help you understand what certain jobs actually involve and whether you enjoy the work environment.
4. Use career tools and assessments: There are many free tools that can help you match your skills and interests with potential careers (like personality or career quizzes).
5. Talk to people in the field: Ask questions to professionals, attend career days, or do informational interviews. Hearing real experiences can give your insight into whether a role might suit you.
6. Stay open-minded is very important. Interests change, and that’s okay. The right path often becomes clearer through trial and error, not instant certainty.
The goal isn't to have everything figured out, but to stay curious, be proactive, and learn about yourself along the way. The more you try, the more you’ll learn what feels like a good fit.
Finding the right fit is a process of exploration, self-awareness, and experience. Here are a few practical steps that can help:
1. Explore your interests: Try different subjects, activities, and projects to see what excites you and holds your attention over time.
2. Identify your strengths: Pay attention to what you’re naturally good at—whether it’s problem-solving, creativity, communication, or working with others. Feedback from teachers, peers, or mentors can also help you spot these.
3. Gain experience: Volunteering, internships, part-time jobs, and school projects can help you understand what certain jobs actually involve and whether you enjoy the work environment.
4. Use career tools and assessments: There are many free tools that can help you match your skills and interests with potential careers (like personality or career quizzes).
5. Talk to people in the field: Ask questions to professionals, attend career days, or do informational interviews. Hearing real experiences can give your insight into whether a role might suit you.
6. Stay open-minded is very important. Interests change, and that’s okay. The right path often becomes clearer through trial and error, not instant certainty.
The goal isn't to have everything figured out, but to stay curious, be proactive, and learn about yourself along the way. The more you try, the more you’ll learn what feels like a good fit.
Kyla Remigio
CNA/ PCT/ PCA/ Nurse Extern
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Converse, Texas
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Kyla’s Answer
You're not alone in feeling this way, many students aren't sure what job fits them best first. One important starting point is to focus on what you enjoy and are genuinely interested in. When you're passionate about something, you're more likely to put in the effort, grow your skills, and do your best work.
Even if you're not great at something you like right now, that doesn't mean you can't get better, skills can be learned and developed over time. What matters most is your willingness to grow.
At the same time, keep an open mind. Be curious, try different things, and don't be afraid to explore opportunities that you didn't initially consider. Sometimes, the right fit finds you when you step out of your comfort zone.
Even if you're not great at something you like right now, that doesn't mean you can't get better, skills can be learned and developed over time. What matters most is your willingness to grow.
At the same time, keep an open mind. Be curious, try different things, and don't be afraid to explore opportunities that you didn't initially consider. Sometimes, the right fit finds you when you step out of your comfort zone.
Steve Sterner
IT Management
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Easton, Pennsylvania
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Steve’s Answer
That is a great question but a better question will be what do you want to do in 5 years or 10 years and unfortunately unless you have a crystal ball to know what work is going to look like (and if you do, please slip me the winning lottery numbers!) you are not sure what that will be.
We do not know the future of most industries as they change at a rapid pace and new opportunities and challenges pop up all the time. This may sound scary but it sis also exciting and here is the most exciting part: the choice you make today does not have to be your choice forever!!!
You have time to figure out who you are and what you like and succeed and fail as you go and hopefully learning and growing with each of those. Many careers have nuances. I have been in IT for almost 40 years and have watched it branch, out, morph, change and I could actually stay in IT but completely change what I do. Also I should mention when I was your age as a student I went to school for Accounting and Specialized Business and 9 months into my first job (which was a good job) I realized accounting was not for me.
I don't know where your interests lie but they will most likely change as you grow into the adult and the professional you are to become. Always look forward and plan for what you think you want but be aware that changes in yourself, the job market, the world most likely will take you off that path and that is OK and should not be a source of angst but excitement and wonder. As you explore squeeze every bit of challenge and enjoyment out of everything you do be it running a billion dollar company, building bridges or cleaning offices. If you bring value your work is important and if you bring value you will find opportunities.
Good Luck :)
We do not know the future of most industries as they change at a rapid pace and new opportunities and challenges pop up all the time. This may sound scary but it sis also exciting and here is the most exciting part: the choice you make today does not have to be your choice forever!!!
You have time to figure out who you are and what you like and succeed and fail as you go and hopefully learning and growing with each of those. Many careers have nuances. I have been in IT for almost 40 years and have watched it branch, out, morph, change and I could actually stay in IT but completely change what I do. Also I should mention when I was your age as a student I went to school for Accounting and Specialized Business and 9 months into my first job (which was a good job) I realized accounting was not for me.
I don't know where your interests lie but they will most likely change as you grow into the adult and the professional you are to become. Always look forward and plan for what you think you want but be aware that changes in yourself, the job market, the world most likely will take you off that path and that is OK and should not be a source of angst but excitement and wonder. As you explore squeeze every bit of challenge and enjoyment out of everything you do be it running a billion dollar company, building bridges or cleaning offices. If you bring value your work is important and if you bring value you will find opportunities.
Good Luck :)
Karen Kitchel
Community Volunteer
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Karen’s Answer
Good you are thinking about your future! Most people have more than one career in their lifetime, so where you begin may not be where you end up. It's fine to try a job that is appealing and after some time you will know if it's a good fit for you. Be flexible and have fun!
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
Sanja Swanson
Strategic Procurement
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Sanja’s Answer
Great question! You would need to start by exploring your interests, values and personality. You can use some tools for career assessments like: MBTI, CliftonStrenghts etc.
You can also research industries: tech, healthcare, education, finance, arts, etc. Look at job descriptions on Indeed, LinkedIn or O*Net.
Of course talking to people helps as well, ask alumni, or professionals in roles you are curious about. Ask them questions like: what do you do every day? What do you like/dislike about your job? How was your experience when you started the job?
I hope this help!
Good luck :)
You can also research industries: tech, healthcare, education, finance, arts, etc. Look at job descriptions on Indeed, LinkedIn or O*Net.
Of course talking to people helps as well, ask alumni, or professionals in roles you are curious about. Ask them questions like: what do you do every day? What do you like/dislike about your job? How was your experience when you started the job?
I hope this help!
Good luck :)
Ray Liang
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San Diego, California
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Ray’s Answer
It's completely normal to not know what you want to do as a career and it can often change as you gain more experience and see what's around you. I'd recommend thinking about what your strengths are and what you like to do and start looking at those fields to see what career opportunities are in those field(s).
Maureen Fennell
Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Maureen’s Answer
It's great that you are considering this question. I'd encourage you to apply a flexible mindset. There are many careers to consider with varied skill sets and areas of focus. Think about what motivates you - is it people or processes? Solving problems or selling products? Consider your strengths and interests and how they intersect with your personal purpose and explore opportunities aligned to that. Remember that career development is a journey and along the way you will develop new skills that can be applied to future opportunities. You may find your interests evolve over time and a career is a dynamic aspect of your life so be open to opportunities that excite and challenge you. Good luck!