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Hulan
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I don't know? How to get a job?
I do not know? How to get a job?
I don't know how to choose a career. I think a social science career would be easy for me, but I also think I could be an AI engineer or a data analyst.
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Michelle M.
Actress
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Hulan !
I am happy that you have come here for advice and it's wonderful that you are now first exploring what employment is all about and what will help you get a job !
You are fortunate because the Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor in Mongolia can help you prepare for working. With parental permission, you can work at age 15 and at age 14 in informal jobs and you can begin vocational training and employment. You will not be able to work legally for a company in Mongolia if you are under 18. So if you have never worked before and are not sure how "to get a job", I highly advise going for some training and employment services first through The Youth Employment Promotion Project. You can find information online or have your parent or teacher help you find the information for this program. Also try Inclusive Job Mediation and Youth Employment Promotion Project In Mongolia. Having a foundation of what goes into getting a job will greatly help you and as time goes on, you will be inspired for a Career choice as only you can know what career will be best for you. Social Science, Engineering and Data Analysis are great interests of yours that are worth exploring. Try not to think of work as "easy" or "difficult", though. You will need to love whatever work you want to dedicate yourself to. Then it will not seem like work at all.
When inquiring about information about work, do let us know either your age, grade you are in or if you are already at University. Do not worry about choosing a career. Many times, life inspires our future career. Develop your skills, obtain good grades at school and stay active in your hobbies and extracurriculars. You'll discover something. Explore the interests that you already have. Read books about the work or watch videos of people telling you what those careers are like.
I hope this helps to start you in your exploring and I wish you all the best !
I am happy that you have come here for advice and it's wonderful that you are now first exploring what employment is all about and what will help you get a job !
You are fortunate because the Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor in Mongolia can help you prepare for working. With parental permission, you can work at age 15 and at age 14 in informal jobs and you can begin vocational training and employment. You will not be able to work legally for a company in Mongolia if you are under 18. So if you have never worked before and are not sure how "to get a job", I highly advise going for some training and employment services first through The Youth Employment Promotion Project. You can find information online or have your parent or teacher help you find the information for this program. Also try Inclusive Job Mediation and Youth Employment Promotion Project In Mongolia. Having a foundation of what goes into getting a job will greatly help you and as time goes on, you will be inspired for a Career choice as only you can know what career will be best for you. Social Science, Engineering and Data Analysis are great interests of yours that are worth exploring. Try not to think of work as "easy" or "difficult", though. You will need to love whatever work you want to dedicate yourself to. Then it will not seem like work at all.
When inquiring about information about work, do let us know either your age, grade you are in or if you are already at University. Do not worry about choosing a career. Many times, life inspires our future career. Develop your skills, obtain good grades at school and stay active in your hobbies and extracurriculars. You'll discover something. Explore the interests that you already have. Read books about the work or watch videos of people telling you what those careers are like.
I hope this helps to start you in your exploring and I wish you all the best !
Matthew Frank
Sales
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Matthew’s Answer
Feeling unsure about picking a career is completely normal. Many people try different paths before finding the right one. Your interest in both social science and technical roles like AI engineering or data analysis shows you have a wide range of talents. Instead of just looking for what's easy, think about what excites you and matches your long-term goals. Social science careers involve research and understanding people, which can be very rewarding if you like working with ideas and people. On the other hand, AI engineering and data analytics focus on problem-solving and technology, with lots of opportunities for growth.
To help you decide, try experimenting before making a big commitment. You can take short online courses, join webinars, or get internships to see what the work is like. Talking to people who work in these fields can also give you a good idea of what to expect. The best career for you will match your interests, skills, and values. Take your time to explore and choose a path that feels right and fulfilling for you.
To help you decide, try experimenting before making a big commitment. You can take short online courses, join webinars, or get internships to see what the work is like. Talking to people who work in these fields can also give you a good idea of what to expect. The best career for you will match your interests, skills, and values. Take your time to explore and choose a path that feels right and fulfilling for you.
James Constantine Frangos
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SINCE 1972; NUTRITIONIST SINCE 1976.
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James Constantine’s Answer
Good Day Hulan!
Volunteers are a relief to employers who do not pay for their services. You identified a diverse set of employment pursuits Hulan. Not just the social sciences, but also AI and Data Science. It is not verboten to obtain several jobs.
There is also the possibility of volunteering until a paid work position becomes available. It is admirable to volunteer so employers can see how you work! Hard or slow ... Sustained efforts get rewarded.
One valuable skill is training junior employees. Often, they want to know why you are covering with so many small details. Justifying the reasons for the procedure!
GOD BLESS!
Volunteers are a relief to employers who do not pay for their services. You identified a diverse set of employment pursuits Hulan. Not just the social sciences, but also AI and Data Science. It is not verboten to obtain several jobs.
There is also the possibility of volunteering until a paid work position becomes available. It is admirable to volunteer so employers can see how you work! Hard or slow ... Sustained efforts get rewarded.
One valuable skill is training junior employees. Often, they want to know why you are covering with so many small details. Justifying the reasons for the procedure!
GOD BLESS!
Rigoberto Godínez Segura
Data analysis
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Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Rigoberto’s Answer
Hi Hulan!
That’s a great question and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about your career path. Many people go through the same thing. What really helps is to start exploring what you enjoy doing and what kind of problems you like to solve.
There are careers that combine both, like data analysis for social research or working on AI projects that study human behavior. Try taking some short courses or workshops in both areas and see which one feels more exciting or natural to you. Little by little, you’ll start to notice where your passion and strengths align.
From my own experience, I can tell you that persistence makes a big difference. I focused on the area I really wanted, kept improving my skills, and eventually found a great opportunity that matched what I had worked for. So even if it takes time, keep going. Your effort and consistency will pay off.
That’s a great question and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about your career path. Many people go through the same thing. What really helps is to start exploring what you enjoy doing and what kind of problems you like to solve.
There are careers that combine both, like data analysis for social research or working on AI projects that study human behavior. Try taking some short courses or workshops in both areas and see which one feels more exciting or natural to you. Little by little, you’ll start to notice where your passion and strengths align.
From my own experience, I can tell you that persistence makes a big difference. I focused on the area I really wanted, kept improving my skills, and eventually found a great opportunity that matched what I had worked for. So even if it takes time, keep going. Your effort and consistency will pay off.
Liqi Yu, M.Sc.
Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst
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Liqi’s Answer
Hey Hulan,
It’s totally normal to feel unsure about your career path — many of us start out the same way. Here are a few steps that can really help:
1. Know yourself first. Think about what subjects, tasks, or problems excite you. Look at your past experiences or achievements — what did you enjoy doing the most? That’s usually a clue to your strengths and passions.
2. Research and explore. Read about careers that match your interests (like social sciences, data analysis, or AI). See what skills each role requires and compare them to what you already have — that helps you identify what to learn next.
3. Try things out. You don’t know what fits until you experience it! Look for internships, volunteer work, or small projects to test different fields.
4. Talk to people. Reach out to students, professionals, or mentors in those areas. A 15-minute chat can give you real insight into what the job is actually like.
Remember, careers aren’t fixed paths — they’re built step by step. Stay curious, keep learning, and your direction will become clearer with each experience.
It’s totally normal to feel unsure about your career path — many of us start out the same way. Here are a few steps that can really help:
1. Know yourself first. Think about what subjects, tasks, or problems excite you. Look at your past experiences or achievements — what did you enjoy doing the most? That’s usually a clue to your strengths and passions.
2. Research and explore. Read about careers that match your interests (like social sciences, data analysis, or AI). See what skills each role requires and compare them to what you already have — that helps you identify what to learn next.
3. Try things out. You don’t know what fits until you experience it! Look for internships, volunteer work, or small projects to test different fields.
4. Talk to people. Reach out to students, professionals, or mentors in those areas. A 15-minute chat can give you real insight into what the job is actually like.
Remember, careers aren’t fixed paths — they’re built step by step. Stay curious, keep learning, and your direction will become clearer with each experience.
L D
Manager
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L’s Answer
Hulan,
That’s a very relatable question, and you’re not alone in feeling pulled in multiple directions when it comes to making decisions about a career path. One thing I would suggest is to focus on your core strengths and the skills that come most naturally. Second, I would prioritize exploring career fields that seem interesting to you, versus getting a career that will make you feel bored or drained. Since you are young, you will have time to pivot if you decide that the career choice you chose initially is not working out.
I would recommend a career in Social Science if you’re passionate about people, society, and making a direct human impact. It’s meaningful but may not be as financially lucrative without advanced degrees or as other career fields, such as an AI Engineer and a data analyst.
If you are interested in the tech industry, then becoming an AI Engineer would be a good option for you because it has many high-paying jobs and a booming demand. This career choice requires strong technical skills and continuous learning.
A Data Analyst is a great middle-ground career option because it has a faster entry for the career path than AI engineering, with strong demand across industries. It can also be a good growth path into the data science fields or help position you for other roles in business operations.
Best of luck!
That’s a very relatable question, and you’re not alone in feeling pulled in multiple directions when it comes to making decisions about a career path. One thing I would suggest is to focus on your core strengths and the skills that come most naturally. Second, I would prioritize exploring career fields that seem interesting to you, versus getting a career that will make you feel bored or drained. Since you are young, you will have time to pivot if you decide that the career choice you chose initially is not working out.
I would recommend a career in Social Science if you’re passionate about people, society, and making a direct human impact. It’s meaningful but may not be as financially lucrative without advanced degrees or as other career fields, such as an AI Engineer and a data analyst.
If you are interested in the tech industry, then becoming an AI Engineer would be a good option for you because it has many high-paying jobs and a booming demand. This career choice requires strong technical skills and continuous learning.
A Data Analyst is a great middle-ground career option because it has a faster entry for the career path than AI engineering, with strong demand across industries. It can also be a good growth path into the data science fields or help position you for other roles in business operations.
Best of luck!
Clinton Dickey
Hardware Development
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Mill Creek, Washington
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Clinton’s Answer
Hello Hulan,
I really appreciate your question—it’s one that resonates deeply. When I was just coming out of college, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of career paths. I kept wondering, “What if I choose the wrong one?” Over time, I’ve come to realize that it’s less about picking the perfect fork in the road and more about choosing a journey that excites you.
Start by asking yourself: What energizes me? Where do I naturally thrive? What sounds genuinely fun? These aren’t just feel-good questions—they’re clues to the kind of work that will sustain you over time. Of course, I fully recognize the practical side of things: we all need to earn a paycheck, and student loans don’t pay themselves. But careers are long. Taking even a little time now to reflect on what motivates you can make a huge difference in your ability to stay engaged and grow in your role.
One more thought: working at a larger company can open up a surprising amount of flexibility. At Microsoft, I’ve transitioned into completely different roles more than once. That kind of internal mobility means you don’t have to lock yourself into one path forever. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, that can be a real gift.
You’ve got this. The path doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
I really appreciate your question—it’s one that resonates deeply. When I was just coming out of college, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of career paths. I kept wondering, “What if I choose the wrong one?” Over time, I’ve come to realize that it’s less about picking the perfect fork in the road and more about choosing a journey that excites you.
Start by asking yourself: What energizes me? Where do I naturally thrive? What sounds genuinely fun? These aren’t just feel-good questions—they’re clues to the kind of work that will sustain you over time. Of course, I fully recognize the practical side of things: we all need to earn a paycheck, and student loans don’t pay themselves. But careers are long. Taking even a little time now to reflect on what motivates you can make a huge difference in your ability to stay engaged and grow in your role.
One more thought: working at a larger company can open up a surprising amount of flexibility. At Microsoft, I’ve transitioned into completely different roles more than once. That kind of internal mobility means you don’t have to lock yourself into one path forever. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, that can be a real gift.
You’ve got this. The path doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
Andrew Boyd II
Technical Program Manager for Azure Cloud
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Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Andrew’s Answer
Hi Hulan!
Social Science, AI Engineering, and Data Analysis are all great fields to go into. There may be a career out there which combines all three! I have a suggestion for three things to do to get started on finding the right career for you:
1. Think about your "why"
An author named Simon Sinek talked about a concept called "finding your why". This is just thinking about what drives you to do what you do, your beliefs. Some people's why is they do things because they want to make a positive impact on the world. Others why is they want to build something new and enjoy the process of building. Find your why!
2. Research careers related to your why and identify the pros/cons of each
Once you identify your why, look for careers that connect to it. If your why is helping make a positive impact on the world, you could look into jobs related to climate science, education, medicine, and so on. It sounds like you are interested in technology as well, so you can look for jobs that use technology to improve climate science, education, medicine, etc. AI is widely applicable, so there is almost certainly a way to apply AI to a career that matches your "why"!
3. Learn skills needed for careers of interest and act on it!
Once you identify a career of interest, start learning skills and taking action. For example, are you interested in applying AI to education? Start learning fundamental AI skills (how to build an AI Agent, how to use Model Context Protocol, how to write code with AI, etc) and use them to build a small project that applies AI to improving education.
Best of luck, you got this!!!
Social Science, AI Engineering, and Data Analysis are all great fields to go into. There may be a career out there which combines all three! I have a suggestion for three things to do to get started on finding the right career for you:
1. Think about your "why"
An author named Simon Sinek talked about a concept called "finding your why". This is just thinking about what drives you to do what you do, your beliefs. Some people's why is they do things because they want to make a positive impact on the world. Others why is they want to build something new and enjoy the process of building. Find your why!
2. Research careers related to your why and identify the pros/cons of each
Once you identify your why, look for careers that connect to it. If your why is helping make a positive impact on the world, you could look into jobs related to climate science, education, medicine, and so on. It sounds like you are interested in technology as well, so you can look for jobs that use technology to improve climate science, education, medicine, etc. AI is widely applicable, so there is almost certainly a way to apply AI to a career that matches your "why"!
3. Learn skills needed for careers of interest and act on it!
Once you identify a career of interest, start learning skills and taking action. For example, are you interested in applying AI to education? Start learning fundamental AI skills (how to build an AI Agent, how to use Model Context Protocol, how to write code with AI, etc) and use them to build a small project that applies AI to improving education.
Best of luck, you got this!!!
wafaa mohamed
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wafaa’s Answer
Hello,
First , take your time to search and ask people working at these fields
Find your interests and discover your skills .
From 2 years I asked myself the same question to be data analyst or programmer ( frontend, backend....) , but I did not know who to ask so, I tried to start learning HTML and CSS but I did not feel intersted and curiosity . So I switched to data and here I found that I am interested to find insights behind data and During my master in physics I did some data analysis.
So, discover your interests and skills , find which what you are curious about you want to learn more and more about it. Or what are your personal value and which career will help you to help people ,
And , any career you will choose need development and continuous learning
First , take your time to search and ask people working at these fields
Find your interests and discover your skills .
From 2 years I asked myself the same question to be data analyst or programmer ( frontend, backend....) , but I did not know who to ask so, I tried to start learning HTML and CSS but I did not feel intersted and curiosity . So I switched to data and here I found that I am interested to find insights behind data and During my master in physics I did some data analysis.
So, discover your interests and skills , find which what you are curious about you want to learn more and more about it. Or what are your personal value and which career will help you to help people ,
And , any career you will choose need development and continuous learning
Karl Connolly
Analyst
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Dublin, County Dublin
Updated
Karl’s Answer
Hi Hulan, when it comes to choosing a career I find the best approach is to identify what skills you are good at and what skills you enjoy using.
It's useful to have cross-functional skills that you can use in a variety of roles and industries. But it's also important to enjoy whatever career you decide to pursue. By focusing on skills that you are both good at and enjoy using, this should lead you down the right path for choosing a career.
It's useful to have cross-functional skills that you can use in a variety of roles and industries. But it's also important to enjoy whatever career you decide to pursue. By focusing on skills that you are both good at and enjoy using, this should lead you down the right path for choosing a career.
Jacob Adams
Principal Technical Program Manager
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Jacob’s Answer
Consider taking the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. It's a fantastic tool that helps you discover your natural talents. As a certified coach, I've seen how it highlights 34 strengths that everyone has, just in different orders. The report guides you on how to understand and use your strengths effectively. Also, you might want to explore some AI projects to see if they interest you. There are plenty of free courses available to get you started in areas like prompt engineering and data science. Give it a try and see where your curiosity leads you!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question.
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to social science, AI, data analysis, etc. E.g. Social Worker, psychologist, human resources, machine learning engineer, robotic engineer, AI development analyst, data analyst, etc. You can find our more related careers online
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 counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers 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. There are many careers related to social science, AI, data analysis, etc. E.g. Social Worker, psychologist, human resources, machine learning engineer, robotic engineer, AI development analyst, data analyst, etc. You can find our more related careers online
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 counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers 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!
Jerome Dees Jr.
Sales Professional and Networking Expert
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San Francisco, California
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Jerome’s Answer
I would highly recommend that you attend as many career, fairs, and job fairs as possible. Ask those in attendance about their work, what they enjoy, and what they wish they would have known before they went into the field.
Take as many electives as possible so you can experience different things. In my opinion, that is the best way to find something you enjoy.
Take as many electives as possible so you can experience different things. In my opinion, that is the best way to find something you enjoy.
Sandeep Khandelwal
Software Engineer
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San Ramon, California
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Sandeep’s Answer
Hello Hulan,
The key to figuring out how to get a job and how to choose a career when you have varied interests isn't to pick one immediately, but to start gathering data and gaining direct experience. Since you're interested in both social science and the tech fields like AI engineering and data analysis, your next step should be to test the waters in both areas.
Start by doing some low commitment activities. For the social science path, speak to people currently working in roles that interest you. Ask them about their daily tasks and educational background. For the tech side, use online courses (like those on Udemy, Coursera, edX or Youtube) to take an introductory class on Python, data analysis, or machine learning. See which one genuinely excites you and feels sustainable.
The key to figuring out how to get a job and how to choose a career when you have varied interests isn't to pick one immediately, but to start gathering data and gaining direct experience. Since you're interested in both social science and the tech fields like AI engineering and data analysis, your next step should be to test the waters in both areas.
Start by doing some low commitment activities. For the social science path, speak to people currently working in roles that interest you. Ask them about their daily tasks and educational background. For the tech side, use online courses (like those on Udemy, Coursera, edX or Youtube) to take an introductory class on Python, data analysis, or machine learning. See which one genuinely excites you and feels sustainable.
Angel Valdez
Real Estate Management
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Palm Springs, California
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Angel’s Answer
If you're not sure what job suits you, think about staying in school. This can help you discover your interests and decide which job might be best for you.
Goodera Careervillage
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Goodera’s Answer
To pick a career, first explore fields that interest you and match your personality. Consider starting with AI, as it's a rapidly growing area. AI Agents and Generative AI are good places to begin learning about AI.
Choose a Technical College or University for the area that you are interested in and want to study.
Find out what are the requirements needed to get into your school of choice. This means what you need to have as GPA and course of study in high school. Which standardized test is required for the school.
Goodera recommends the following next steps: