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Melissa
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Can you give me some advice on careers?
I don’t know what I want to be can you please give me some examples?
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Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what subjects you or your hobbies 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 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in t
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
1. Think about what subjects you or your hobbies 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 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in t
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Jackson Lagerwey
Consulting
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San Francisco, California
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Jackson’s Answer
It’s completely normal not to know what you want to be in high school. Most people figure out their career path over time by trying new things, learning what excites them, and discovering what doesn’t. It can help to think about career paths in broad categories, or “buckets.” Here are some examples to help you start exploring.
STEM and Healthcare
Careers in this area include doctors, nurses, physician assistants, engineers, computer scientists, and researchers. These roles often involve problem-solving, working with technology, and applying science to real-world challenges. If you enjoy math, science, or experimenting, this bucket might appeal to you.
Business and Finance
This category covers jobs like accountants, financial analysts, consultants, marketers, and entrepreneurs. These careers often involve working with numbers, analyzing data, or finding ways to help organizations grow and improve. If you like working on teams, organizing projects, or thinking strategically, this could be a good fit.
Creative and Communication
Creative careers include writers, journalists, designers, content creators, and professionals in film, music, or fashion. These roles are focused on expression, storytelling, and imagination. If you enjoy writing, art, or finding new ways to share ideas, this bucket may be worth exploring.
Public Service and Education
Jobs in this group include teachers, professors, lawyers, social workers, nonprofit professionals, and government workers. These careers are focused on helping others, serving communities, and making a direct impact. If you care about people and want to create positive change, this might resonate with you.
Skilled Trades and Applied Careers
This area includes electricians, mechanics, construction managers, chefs, pilots, firefighters, and police officers. These careers involve hands-on skills and applied training. If you like working with your hands, building, or staying active, this could be a strong direction to explore.
Final Advice
You don’t need to choose a specific career right now. Instead, try classes, clubs, or internships in areas that interest you. Pay attention to the activities that make you lose track of time, since those are often good clues about your strengths. Talking to people who work in different fields can also help you learn what those jobs are really like.
STEM and Healthcare
Careers in this area include doctors, nurses, physician assistants, engineers, computer scientists, and researchers. These roles often involve problem-solving, working with technology, and applying science to real-world challenges. If you enjoy math, science, or experimenting, this bucket might appeal to you.
Business and Finance
This category covers jobs like accountants, financial analysts, consultants, marketers, and entrepreneurs. These careers often involve working with numbers, analyzing data, or finding ways to help organizations grow and improve. If you like working on teams, organizing projects, or thinking strategically, this could be a good fit.
Creative and Communication
Creative careers include writers, journalists, designers, content creators, and professionals in film, music, or fashion. These roles are focused on expression, storytelling, and imagination. If you enjoy writing, art, or finding new ways to share ideas, this bucket may be worth exploring.
Public Service and Education
Jobs in this group include teachers, professors, lawyers, social workers, nonprofit professionals, and government workers. These careers are focused on helping others, serving communities, and making a direct impact. If you care about people and want to create positive change, this might resonate with you.
Skilled Trades and Applied Careers
This area includes electricians, mechanics, construction managers, chefs, pilots, firefighters, and police officers. These careers involve hands-on skills and applied training. If you like working with your hands, building, or staying active, this could be a strong direction to explore.
Final Advice
You don’t need to choose a specific career right now. Instead, try classes, clubs, or internships in areas that interest you. Pay attention to the activities that make you lose track of time, since those are often good clues about your strengths. Talking to people who work in different fields can also help you learn what those jobs are really like.
Valeria Vargas
Executive Recruiter Coordinator
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Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Valeria’s Answer
It’s totally okay not to know what you want to be yet, exploring is part of the process! Try thinking about what subjects or activities you enjoy most, then look for careers that connect to them.
For example:
If you like helping people, look into healthcare, teaching, or social work.
If you enjoy technology, try computer science, engineering, or digital design.
If you’re creative, explore art, music, photography, or marketing.
You can also try volunteering, job shadowing, or short online courses to see what feels right. The key is to stay curious and open, and your interests will guide you over time!
For example:
If you like helping people, look into healthcare, teaching, or social work.
If you enjoy technology, try computer science, engineering, or digital design.
If you’re creative, explore art, music, photography, or marketing.
You can also try volunteering, job shadowing, or short online courses to see what feels right. The key is to stay curious and open, and your interests will guide you over time!
Esther Venmans
Senior Quality director
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Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Esther’s Answer
If I could talk to my younger self about jobs and careers, I’d say: pick something within your general interest, start and explore.
Don’t expect or aim for the perfect job.
There are learning opportunities everywhere, and as a student, you often don’t realize how many different types of jobs exist. Even I still don't know what other departments are doing ...
When I was younger, I wanted to be a scientist. I studied and earned three master’s degrees in medical engineering, bioinformatics and computer sciences. I believed research was my thing because I loved to learn. But during my PhD, I realized research wasn’t for me. Waiting years to (hopefully) see results didn’t suit my hands-on nature. I found myself organizing lab purchases, documenting procedures, and helping others through coaching and teaching. That’s when I realized: this is what I enjoy more than research.
So I switched to product engineering, but it was still too theoretical. Fortunately, I had visibility into other departments, so I moved into operations as a validation engineer: analyzing processes, improving them, and organizing workflows. That’s when everything clicked. I was adding real value, enjoying the work, and time flew by.
But you grow over time, your interests and knowledge shift, your company evolves, your colleagues change, and so will your ideal job. That’s why it’s important to keep looking, keep learning, and stay open to new possibilities. What feels right today might not be the same tomorrow.
So I changed again and again and again, ... each time to learn something new, to enjoy my work and make an impact, ... until I see something else that pulls my interest. So now I'm a global manager helping our team to build a good quality system . As I student I would never have expected me to work in a quality department, handling customer complaints, audits, procedures, ... just because I didn't know it existed or that it was so much fun ;-)
Is this where I'm gone stay until I'm end of career ? No, I can tell you right now that within 3-5 year I'll probably be doing something else ! I might even become a teacher. It’s not just students, most of us never have it fully figured out. We all take detours, often more than once, throughout our careers and that’s perfectly okay.
One of the greatest gifts of our time is the freedom to pivot—the choices we make today, like your studies, don’t define our entire journey.
Don’t expect or aim for the perfect job.
There are learning opportunities everywhere, and as a student, you often don’t realize how many different types of jobs exist. Even I still don't know what other departments are doing ...
When I was younger, I wanted to be a scientist. I studied and earned three master’s degrees in medical engineering, bioinformatics and computer sciences. I believed research was my thing because I loved to learn. But during my PhD, I realized research wasn’t for me. Waiting years to (hopefully) see results didn’t suit my hands-on nature. I found myself organizing lab purchases, documenting procedures, and helping others through coaching and teaching. That’s when I realized: this is what I enjoy more than research.
So I switched to product engineering, but it was still too theoretical. Fortunately, I had visibility into other departments, so I moved into operations as a validation engineer: analyzing processes, improving them, and organizing workflows. That’s when everything clicked. I was adding real value, enjoying the work, and time flew by.
But you grow over time, your interests and knowledge shift, your company evolves, your colleagues change, and so will your ideal job. That’s why it’s important to keep looking, keep learning, and stay open to new possibilities. What feels right today might not be the same tomorrow.
So I changed again and again and again, ... each time to learn something new, to enjoy my work and make an impact, ... until I see something else that pulls my interest. So now I'm a global manager helping our team to build a good quality system . As I student I would never have expected me to work in a quality department, handling customer complaints, audits, procedures, ... just because I didn't know it existed or that it was so much fun ;-)
Is this where I'm gone stay until I'm end of career ? No, I can tell you right now that within 3-5 year I'll probably be doing something else ! I might even become a teacher. It’s not just students, most of us never have it fully figured out. We all take detours, often more than once, throughout our careers and that’s perfectly okay.
One of the greatest gifts of our time is the freedom to pivot—the choices we make today, like your studies, don’t define our entire journey.
Bannya Dasrao
I work as a Product Development engineer
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Woodside, NY
Updated
Bannya’s Answer
Before you choose a career, it is important to understand yourself. What excites you? What are you good at? Focus on topics and areas you are passionate about. If you are planning a long-term career, it is crucial to love what you do.
Some things that can help you find the right fit include:
1. Self-reflection: For example, if you are caring and empathetic, a career in healthcare might be a great choice.
2. Identifying your strengths: If you are analytical and good at problem-solving, subjects like math, physics, or computer science might lead to a career in engineering (mechanical, software, aerospace) or even becoming a mechanic.
3. Recognizing your interests: If you are good at debating, a career in politics or even law could be the right path for you.
Ultimately, the best place to start is by knowing yourself your strengths, your interests, and what you are good at.
Some things that can help you find the right fit include:
1. Self-reflection: For example, if you are caring and empathetic, a career in healthcare might be a great choice.
2. Identifying your strengths: If you are analytical and good at problem-solving, subjects like math, physics, or computer science might lead to a career in engineering (mechanical, software, aerospace) or even becoming a mechanic.
3. Recognizing your interests: If you are good at debating, a career in politics or even law could be the right path for you.
Ultimately, the best place to start is by knowing yourself your strengths, your interests, and what you are good at.
Thank you for you’re advice. I really appreciate your help insights.
Melissa
Afrad Mahamed
Operations & Project Management
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Lakeland, Florida
Updated
Afrad’s Answer
Hi Melissa -
Hello, it’s completely normal not to know your career path yet; many people find their way over time. From my own experience, not everyone has an "aha!" moment, but you can increase the chances by actively exploring.
My best advice is to get a feel for jobs in the real world. Look for opportunities to volunteer, shadow, or do an internship in a field that even remotely interests you. YouTube also has countless videos on what a day-in-the-life is like for almost any career, which can shed light on what a job is truly like.
I once studied electrical engineering but found I didn't like it. I then spoke with an advisor who simply asked what I enjoyed as a person. That led me to a field I hadn't considered—process improvement—where I found my "aha" moment and now love my job.
Focus on finding what you enjoy doing, and don't worry about knowing the exact career right now. Good luck!
Hello, it’s completely normal not to know your career path yet; many people find their way over time. From my own experience, not everyone has an "aha!" moment, but you can increase the chances by actively exploring.
My best advice is to get a feel for jobs in the real world. Look for opportunities to volunteer, shadow, or do an internship in a field that even remotely interests you. YouTube also has countless videos on what a day-in-the-life is like for almost any career, which can shed light on what a job is truly like.
I once studied electrical engineering but found I didn't like it. I then spoke with an advisor who simply asked what I enjoyed as a person. That led me to a field I hadn't considered—process improvement—where I found my "aha" moment and now love my job.
Focus on finding what you enjoy doing, and don't worry about knowing the exact career right now. Good luck!
Richard Torres
Customer Support Training Specialist
2
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Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Updated
Richard’s Answer
Hello Melissa
When you are uncertain on what to do, take a step back and try to assess your situation and options. Try doing/considering the following:
1. Self-Assessment
Identify your strengths and interests: What subjects do you enjoy? What activities make you feel energized?
Consider values: Think about work environments, types of tasks, and causes that motivate you.
2. Explore your Options
Research careers: Use online resources to learn about different fields. Or if you have a specific field in mind, ask a professional who's already part of that profession
3. Ask the people around you
Ask your family, friends, teachers, and community members as they may offer opportunities or guidance.
This is a confusing period. So make sure to not overthink. Relax and breathe. Ask yourself what you want. Don't be pressured.
When you are uncertain on what to do, take a step back and try to assess your situation and options. Try doing/considering the following:
1. Self-Assessment
Identify your strengths and interests: What subjects do you enjoy? What activities make you feel energized?
Consider values: Think about work environments, types of tasks, and causes that motivate you.
2. Explore your Options
Research careers: Use online resources to learn about different fields. Or if you have a specific field in mind, ask a professional who's already part of that profession
3. Ask the people around you
Ask your family, friends, teachers, and community members as they may offer opportunities or guidance.
This is a confusing period. So make sure to not overthink. Relax and breathe. Ask yourself what you want. Don't be pressured.
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
645
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Updated
Wong’s Answer
Hello Melissa. There are many different careers you can choose from. For example, some people become doctors or nurses because they want to help others feel better and stay healthy. Others become teachers because they enjoy helping students learn new things. If you love being creative, you might want to be an artist or designer. If you like solving problems and working with your hands, becoming an engineer could be a good fit.
Some people enjoy cooking or baking and choose to become chefs or bakers. Others want to help keep their communities safe and become police officers or firefighters. If you like the idea of working for yourself, you might even want to start your own business one day. You could also become a scientist who studies the world or a software developer who creates apps, games, or websites. And if you love animals, becoming a veterinarian could be a great choice.
To figure out what you might enjoy, think about what makes you happy or what you're good at. Do you like helping people, working with animals, doing art, or solving math problems? Try joining school clubs, volunteering, or talking to adults about their jobs. You don’t need to decide right now. Just keep learning and exploring. One day, you’ll find a career that feels right for you. You're doing a great job just by asking and being curious. All the best!
Some people enjoy cooking or baking and choose to become chefs or bakers. Others want to help keep their communities safe and become police officers or firefighters. If you like the idea of working for yourself, you might even want to start your own business one day. You could also become a scientist who studies the world or a software developer who creates apps, games, or websites. And if you love animals, becoming a veterinarian could be a great choice.
To figure out what you might enjoy, think about what makes you happy or what you're good at. Do you like helping people, working with animals, doing art, or solving math problems? Try joining school clubs, volunteering, or talking to adults about their jobs. You don’t need to decide right now. Just keep learning and exploring. One day, you’ll find a career that feels right for you. You're doing a great job just by asking and being curious. All the best!
Thank you for your helpful advice, i really appreciate it. Thank you for presenting options on a careers l could look forward to in the future.
Melissa
You're very welcome.
Wong Loke Yuen