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Max
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Why you know your dream career?
I have interests in many fileds, but not sure how to narrow down and how to decide which one is the right one for me. And I don't know what to study in college.
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Dr. Sudeep Mohandas
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If you're unsure about your path in life or your dream career, consider exploring vocational training, a diploma, or a certification course. These options are usually less expensive and give you more time to explore different interests before making a long-term commitment.
Remember, not all dream careers bring immediate financial success. There might be challenges at first, but if you're passionate and prepared, stay focused. You can achieve your goals.
Remember, not all dream careers bring immediate financial success. There might be challenges at first, but if you're passionate and prepared, stay focused. You can achieve your goals.
Kelsey Mokarzel
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Hello Max!
You can start by exploring different fields, which can be overwhelming, but identifying what you enjoy doing and what matters most to you in a career can help narrow it down. Consider taking online assessments or reaching out to people in industries you're curious about to gain insights. You can also try exploring different classes or internships to get a feel for what works best for you. Some community colleges offer a General Studies degree that allows students to explore subjects such as the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is perfect for students who are undecided on what to take. Also, some colleges offer concentrations or specializations within the degree, like communication, leadership, or sustainability. What are some things you've enjoyed learning about or doing recently?
You can start by exploring different fields, which can be overwhelming, but identifying what you enjoy doing and what matters most to you in a career can help narrow it down. Consider taking online assessments or reaching out to people in industries you're curious about to gain insights. You can also try exploring different classes or internships to get a feel for what works best for you. Some community colleges offer a General Studies degree that allows students to explore subjects such as the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is perfect for students who are undecided on what to take. Also, some colleges offer concentrations or specializations within the degree, like communication, leadership, or sustainability. What are some things you've enjoyed learning about or doing recently?
Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Max. Figuring out your dream career can be tough, especially when you're interested in so many different things.
First, it's important to explore your interests in depth. You need to think about the things you love to do or have always been drawn to. Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems, creating things, or learning new subjects? Sometimes, even if you like many different things, there are connections between them that can lead to a career. For example, if you like both writing and technology, a job in digital marketing or web design might be a good fit.
Next, you need to think about your strengths. What are you good at? Are you organized, creative, a good communicator, or good with numbers? Understanding your strengths can help you find a career that matches your talents. You might also take a career quiz or talk to a counselor for advice on which careers fit your skills. Knowing what you're good at can help you figure out what kind of work you'll enjoy and be good at in the long run.
It's also important to think about what's important to you in a job. What do you want from your career? Do you want to help people, travel, have a creative job, or make a lot of money? Your values can help you choose a career that fits what you want out of life. For example, if you like helping others, careers in healthcare or education might be a good fit.
It's ok to experiment and try different things. College is a great place to explore different subjects and career paths. You can start by picking a major that interests you and take some electives to see what you enjoy. Internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs can also give you a taste of different careers and help you figure out what you like. Hope this helps. All the best.
First, it's important to explore your interests in depth. You need to think about the things you love to do or have always been drawn to. Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems, creating things, or learning new subjects? Sometimes, even if you like many different things, there are connections between them that can lead to a career. For example, if you like both writing and technology, a job in digital marketing or web design might be a good fit.
Next, you need to think about your strengths. What are you good at? Are you organized, creative, a good communicator, or good with numbers? Understanding your strengths can help you find a career that matches your talents. You might also take a career quiz or talk to a counselor for advice on which careers fit your skills. Knowing what you're good at can help you figure out what kind of work you'll enjoy and be good at in the long run.
It's also important to think about what's important to you in a job. What do you want from your career? Do you want to help people, travel, have a creative job, or make a lot of money? Your values can help you choose a career that fits what you want out of life. For example, if you like helping others, careers in healthcare or education might be a good fit.
It's ok to experiment and try different things. College is a great place to explore different subjects and career paths. You can start by picking a major that interests you and take some electives to see what you enjoy. Internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs can also give you a taste of different careers and help you figure out what you like. Hope this helps. All the best.