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Moha
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how can I find my passion career ?
I don't have an career I just have high school diploma and I am trying to find my future career. how
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Paul P
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New York, New York
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Hi Moha! Thank you for your question. As someone who has had many career paths, my best advice would be to be open, patient with yourself, and try not to compare yourself to others.
Open - Having a focus is great, but also being open to possibilities along the way can lead to an unexpected path that you may end up find fulfilling. I graduated from college with an English Creative Writing Degree->Worked as Musician and a Massage Therapist->Worked For a Record Label->and now work as a customer support representative specializing in Health Insurance. I could not have imagined this was my path in highschool but opportunities presented themselves and I followed them to wherever they led. I can't say that I've found my "passion career" but I have learned what is important to me and what it means for me to have a fulfilling life.
Patience with yourself and try not to compare yourself to others - It's ok to take as much time as you need to find what your passion or your career is. Everyone lives life at their own pace and this is ok. You may see others find their path before you, or you may find your path before others. Either way, be kind to yourself and remember that it's ok to be lost every once in a while.
I hope the best for your future and thank you for sharing your questions. Have a wonderful day!
Open - Having a focus is great, but also being open to possibilities along the way can lead to an unexpected path that you may end up find fulfilling. I graduated from college with an English Creative Writing Degree->Worked as Musician and a Massage Therapist->Worked For a Record Label->and now work as a customer support representative specializing in Health Insurance. I could not have imagined this was my path in highschool but opportunities presented themselves and I followed them to wherever they led. I can't say that I've found my "passion career" but I have learned what is important to me and what it means for me to have a fulfilling life.
Patience with yourself and try not to compare yourself to others - It's ok to take as much time as you need to find what your passion or your career is. Everyone lives life at their own pace and this is ok. You may see others find their path before you, or you may find your path before others. Either way, be kind to yourself and remember that it's ok to be lost every once in a while.
I hope the best for your future and thank you for sharing your questions. Have a wonderful day!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need 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 music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, 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 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 music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, 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 colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Kim Gravell
Retired Principal at Gravell Insights, LLC
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Nipomo, California
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Kim’s Answer
Hi Moha,
You have been given some excellent advice from mentors already. One additional thought for you to consider is to gain insight into your natural strengths and build your career path options from there.
There are a number of assessments available to help you assess your strengths. My favorite is StrengthsFinder. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx
And here are a couple of others to consider.
CareerOneStop (https://www.careeronestop.org): This website provides various tools and resources to help you assess your strengths, explore occupations, find training programs, and build a career plan.
CareerExplorer (https://www.careerexplorer.com): CareerExplorer offers a free assessment test to evaluate your personality traits and matches them with potential careers. It also provides detailed information about each occupation.
My best wishes to you for a successful journey.
You have been given some excellent advice from mentors already. One additional thought for you to consider is to gain insight into your natural strengths and build your career path options from there.
There are a number of assessments available to help you assess your strengths. My favorite is StrengthsFinder. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx
And here are a couple of others to consider.
CareerOneStop (https://www.careeronestop.org): This website provides various tools and resources to help you assess your strengths, explore occupations, find training programs, and build a career plan.
CareerExplorer (https://www.careerexplorer.com): CareerExplorer offers a free assessment test to evaluate your personality traits and matches them with potential careers. It also provides detailed information about each occupation.
My best wishes to you for a successful journey.
Karen Cronin
AVP Claims Operations
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Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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Karen’s Answer
Hi Moha! Great question! I believe someone already said it but patience is the key to finding your true passion and career path! Every opportunity you step into will provide the ability to learn what excites you and those pieces of information will continue to drive how you move from opportunity to opportunity and build a career. Taking advantage of opportunities presented to you, whether they are right for you or not, is truly the best way to build the picture of what passion/career path you want to follow.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
Don Holland
Member Service Representative/Food Runner
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Austin, Texas
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Don’s Answer
Hello Moha,
I think there are many different ways to find what career you want. Explore different things that interest you, you can volunteer at different places, try out different jobs and you can also do research when it comes to what certain jobs pay while trying to figure out what best suits your skillset. I would just suggest that you try to explore different opportunities and I know at some point you will find something to pursue. Best of luck to you!
I think there are many different ways to find what career you want. Explore different things that interest you, you can volunteer at different places, try out different jobs and you can also do research when it comes to what certain jobs pay while trying to figure out what best suits your skillset. I would just suggest that you try to explore different opportunities and I know at some point you will find something to pursue. Best of luck to you!
Robiah Thabit
Process Engineer
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Robiah’s Answer
Hi there! It’s completely okay not to have your career figured out right after high school. Many people take time to explore before they find what excites them.
A good way to start is by trying things out. You could do a free virtual internship on Forage to see what real jobs feel like, or use O*NET Online to explore careers that match your interests. Small steps like volunteering or a short online course can give you valuable clues.
Remember, your career path doesn’t have to be perfect from the start. Each step you take brings you closer to finding the career that’s right for you.
A good way to start is by trying things out. You could do a free virtual internship on Forage to see what real jobs feel like, or use O*NET Online to explore careers that match your interests. Small steps like volunteering or a short online course can give you valuable clues.
Remember, your career path doesn’t have to be perfect from the start. Each step you take brings you closer to finding the career that’s right for you.
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Moha. Finding your passion career can take time. The first step you need to do is to learn more about yourself. Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time, what subjects you liked in school, and what kind of work makes you feel proud or excited. Sometimes, your interests can point you toward a career path. For example, if you enjoy helping people, you might enjoy jobs in healthcare or education. If you like fixing things or working with your hands, you might enjoy a trade such as mechanics, construction, or electrical work.
The second step is to explore different careers. You can research jobs online, watch videos about different professions, or talk to people who work in fields that interest you. Ask them what their job is like, what skills are needed, and what kind of education or training they had. You can also try volunteering, internships, or part-time jobs to get real experience.
The third step is to set small goals to move forward. If you only have a high school diploma, you could look for training programs, community college courses, or online certifications. These options can help you build skills without spending a lot of money or time. Over time, you can build experience and confidence. All the best.
The second step is to explore different careers. You can research jobs online, watch videos about different professions, or talk to people who work in fields that interest you. Ask them what their job is like, what skills are needed, and what kind of education or training they had. You can also try volunteering, internships, or part-time jobs to get real experience.
The third step is to set small goals to move forward. If you only have a high school diploma, you could look for training programs, community college courses, or online certifications. These options can help you build skills without spending a lot of money or time. Over time, you can build experience and confidence. All the best.
Nicki Alabre
Human Resources Intern
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Orlando, Florida
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Nicki’s Answer
Hi Moha,
As an individual with a HS Diploma, congratulations that is a huge accomplishment and is the first step in acquiring a secure job.
If you are looking for a career without needing a college degree, do a little research on Google and search for "careers that do not require a college degree" or "high paying careers that do not require a college degree". There are also a few job roles in working with youth/troubled youth that do not require a college degree and will pay great salary.
If you're interested, you can also go for a vocational certificate which is a "short" duration, career-focused certificate program with hands on training. You'll be receiving hands on training in the career of your choice and it will last for a shorter period than the traditional degree program.
Good luck on your journey.
As an individual with a HS Diploma, congratulations that is a huge accomplishment and is the first step in acquiring a secure job.
If you are looking for a career without needing a college degree, do a little research on Google and search for "careers that do not require a college degree" or "high paying careers that do not require a college degree". There are also a few job roles in working with youth/troubled youth that do not require a college degree and will pay great salary.
If you're interested, you can also go for a vocational certificate which is a "short" duration, career-focused certificate program with hands on training. You'll be receiving hands on training in the career of your choice and it will last for a shorter period than the traditional degree program.
Good luck on your journey.
Misha D'Andrea
Learning + Development
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New York, NY
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Misha’s Answer
You probably won’t! Don’t aim for that! Do not follow your passion. Follow your talent. All the people telling you to follow your passion are people who probably made their fortune in smelting Iron Ore or something. Find where your talent will allow you to make a real impact and find fulfillment.
Make a rigorous internal inventory of your real strengths and weaknesses and seek out roles or parts of roles that allow you to make maximum use of those strengths in a way that will align with economic need.
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Make a rigorous internal inventory of your real strengths and weaknesses and seek out roles or parts of roles that allow you to make maximum use of those strengths in a way that will align with economic need.
Answer on behalf of Cloudera new hires: Anthony, Michelle, and Anant