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Sarah
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Brunswick, Georgia
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As a highschool student about to graduate, how should i go about my career?
I am currently a student at coastal plains night school. I'm in 12th grade. I just applied to go to school for cosmetology. I'm a high b student. My interest are music , art, and photography. I've been doing art and music since elementary school. I'm self-taught with the ukulele. I started photography in 10th grade. I definitely want to do something with music that's my first option. I've also just started experimenting with cutting hair and might like t be a cosmetologist.
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David Wuerth
Freelance Photojournalist/ Sports Photographer
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Hey Sarah,
I am a believer in a college education so that is the direction I suggest with a degree in art or music. I also believe in following your passion. An education can make that journey a little easier and allow you to make a living as you begin. Plus, college can stretch your horizons and offer opportunities for you. You could consider a junior college to get you started. A career in the arts can be very rewarding, however, it requires perseverance and will be difficult.
If you were my daughter, this is where I would suggest you start.
Best of luck!
I am a believer in a college education so that is the direction I suggest with a degree in art or music. I also believe in following your passion. An education can make that journey a little easier and allow you to make a living as you begin. Plus, college can stretch your horizons and offer opportunities for you. You could consider a junior college to get you started. A career in the arts can be very rewarding, however, it requires perseverance and will be difficult.
If you were my daughter, this is where I would suggest you start.
Best of luck!
Don Holland
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Hello Sarah,
It is good that you are about to go to college and you definitely have a lot of interests that can help lead you! I would say that you should consider what major or other possible majors you would choose for your degree. For me, I picked Sociology when I started college but decided to pick Social Work later on and this is what I'm doing right now. If music is the major you want than go for it, if not you can always change your major or explore possible options with whatever college you go to. Besides picking a degree you should also consider different jobs or possible internships that you can get while you are in college. This will be important in building experience while also growing financial stability. This is a lot to consider but would be interested in hearing your story and how everything goes!
It is good that you are about to go to college and you definitely have a lot of interests that can help lead you! I would say that you should consider what major or other possible majors you would choose for your degree. For me, I picked Sociology when I started college but decided to pick Social Work later on and this is what I'm doing right now. If music is the major you want than go for it, if not you can always change your major or explore possible options with whatever college you go to. Besides picking a degree you should also consider different jobs or possible internships that you can get while you are in college. This will be important in building experience while also growing financial stability. This is a lot to consider but would be interested in hearing your story and how everything goes!
Christina Davis
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You have great potential, and many successful people attribute their achievements to having multiple ventures. If you have strong communication skills, you can leverage them in various services. For example, photography can be a flexible side gig, with opportunities like baby photography for hospitals or graduation photos providing steady income. Music is another avenue with seasonal work as a contract musician. As a cosmetologist, your initial clients may be older individuals too busy with careers and families to manage their own hair. You don't need a fancy location to start your journey.
Sell Hair Services
Sell Seasonal Photography Gigs
Create a Website
Christina recommends the following next steps:
James Constantine Frangos
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SINCE 1972; NUTRITIONIST SINCE 1976.
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Good Day Sarah!
Look at colleges and universities local to you, sending out applications to study there. Also, doing a multiple approach networking, seeking internship work from local influential people. So, you are looking for anything that is available!
WORK ON THE NETWORKING:- Network methods include: - ‣ Swap business cards ‣ Give out your business pamphlets at expositions
‣ Go to industry meetings ‣ Swap phone numbers ‣ Indeed, LinkedIn ‣ Join a network group ‣ Utilize social media ‣ Let people
pick your brain at seminars answer questions ‣ Grow a database of new friends, and professional business contacts ‣ Join industry groups
‣ Attend conventions and conferences ‣ Send cold emails ‣ Set up informational interviews ‣ Offer assistance
‣ Attend group network events to introduce yourself ‣ Attend industry-related conferences ‣ Join online communities
‣ Participate in online forums ‣ Meet new contacts for coffee ‣ Reach out to potential contacts via email or social network sites
‣ Ask friends to introduce you to their contacts as a reliable person ‣ Stay in touch with former coworkers ‣ Go to shows with people
‣ Get invited to people's houses to have meals with them and watch movies and shows ‣ Hold public discussion groups ‣ Meet with Parents'
and Teachers' Association Groups ‣ Get to know and talk to your local medical doctors ‣ Meet with neighborhood clubs
‣ Meet with local health action groups ‣ Join public speak groups like Toastmasters and Zonta ‣ Meet people at a fancy restaurant, sit down,
talk, have meals together ‣ Pay your waiter a tab and converse ‣ Give local schoolchildren a talk about your work so that they can follow
in your footsteps and get a career happening ‣ Get to know therapists. GIVE PEOPLE VALUABLE GIFTS. VOLUNTEER.
Networking is good for business
Unlike direct sales, the goal of networking is to start a relationship by finding common ground between yourself and another person. It may turn out their needs or interests could be met by your firm’s services.
The golden rules of networking
If you want to network well, remember to do the following:
Make a goal of handing out a certain number of business cards. Or have genuine conversations with the same number of people.
Go up and introduce yourself to people and start conversations with them.
Keep moving around the venue – don't just speak to one person.
Write the date and event on business cards you collect. This will help you remember when and where you met people.
Try business networking with a friendly and open attitude – you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Some people are put off by networking events because they are shy or introverted. Or they just struggle to start conversations with strangers.
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GOD BLESS!
Look at colleges and universities local to you, sending out applications to study there. Also, doing a multiple approach networking, seeking internship work from local influential people. So, you are looking for anything that is available!
WORK ON THE NETWORKING:- Network methods include: - ‣ Swap business cards ‣ Give out your business pamphlets at expositions
‣ Go to industry meetings ‣ Swap phone numbers ‣ Indeed, LinkedIn ‣ Join a network group ‣ Utilize social media ‣ Let people
pick your brain at seminars answer questions ‣ Grow a database of new friends, and professional business contacts ‣ Join industry groups
‣ Attend conventions and conferences ‣ Send cold emails ‣ Set up informational interviews ‣ Offer assistance
‣ Attend group network events to introduce yourself ‣ Attend industry-related conferences ‣ Join online communities
‣ Participate in online forums ‣ Meet new contacts for coffee ‣ Reach out to potential contacts via email or social network sites
‣ Ask friends to introduce you to their contacts as a reliable person ‣ Stay in touch with former coworkers ‣ Go to shows with people
‣ Get invited to people's houses to have meals with them and watch movies and shows ‣ Hold public discussion groups ‣ Meet with Parents'
and Teachers' Association Groups ‣ Get to know and talk to your local medical doctors ‣ Meet with neighborhood clubs
‣ Meet with local health action groups ‣ Join public speak groups like Toastmasters and Zonta ‣ Meet people at a fancy restaurant, sit down,
talk, have meals together ‣ Pay your waiter a tab and converse ‣ Give local schoolchildren a talk about your work so that they can follow
in your footsteps and get a career happening ‣ Get to know therapists. GIVE PEOPLE VALUABLE GIFTS. VOLUNTEER.
Networking is good for business
Unlike direct sales, the goal of networking is to start a relationship by finding common ground between yourself and another person. It may turn out their needs or interests could be met by your firm’s services.
The golden rules of networking
If you want to network well, remember to do the following:
Make a goal of handing out a certain number of business cards. Or have genuine conversations with the same number of people.
Go up and introduce yourself to people and start conversations with them.
Keep moving around the venue – don't just speak to one person.
Write the date and event on business cards you collect. This will help you remember when and where you met people.
Try business networking with a friendly and open attitude – you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Some people are put off by networking events because they are shy or introverted. Or they just struggle to start conversations with strangers.
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GOD BLESS!
Valeria Vargas
Executive Recruiter Coordinator
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Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Valeria’s Answer
It’s amazing that you already know your passions and have explored so many creative areas! As you graduate, keep building on what excites you most. Try getting experience in each area maybe volunteer at a salon, perform locally, or build a small portfolio of your art and photos. Over time, you’ll see which path feels most fulfilling. Remember, careers can combine your skills too.
You’re off to a great start — stay curious and keep creating!
You’re off to a great start — stay curious and keep creating!