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Braelyn
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How do I find out exactly what I want to do?
I know what I'm good at and what I enjoy, and I have a broad idea of what I could do. I just don't know where to go from there. (Coming from a current College Freshman)
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J D
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Start with networking. If you have an idea of the field you want to pursue, look for those studying or practicing in that discipline. At best they will become friends and business resources in the future, at worst you find out from those who are doing what you consider, that it may not be what you want
Wong Loke Yuen
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Choosing a path takes time, and you learn the most by exploring different options, not by having everything decided right away.
A good first step is to think about what makes you feel excited or confident. You can ask yourself: What school subjects do I enjoy? What kinds of tasks or activities feel natural to me? Do I like working with people, solving problems, being creative, organizing things, or working with numbers? Writing these ideas down can help you see patterns. Most colleges also offer simple career or personality tests through the career center. These tests won't tell you your perfect job, but they can help point you in the right direction.
Once you have a few ideas, try to get real-world experience. You can go to campus workshops, join a club related to your interests, or attend career events where employers talk about what they do. You can also try shadowing someone at their job for a day. These experiences help you understand what different careers are actually like. Sometimes they confirm you're on the right path, and sometimes they show you that something isn't your style. Both are helpful.
A good first step is to think about what makes you feel excited or confident. You can ask yourself: What school subjects do I enjoy? What kinds of tasks or activities feel natural to me? Do I like working with people, solving problems, being creative, organizing things, or working with numbers? Writing these ideas down can help you see patterns. Most colleges also offer simple career or personality tests through the career center. These tests won't tell you your perfect job, but they can help point you in the right direction.
Once you have a few ideas, try to get real-world experience. You can go to campus workshops, join a club related to your interests, or attend career events where employers talk about what they do. You can also try shadowing someone at their job for a day. These experiences help you understand what different careers are actually like. Sometimes they confirm you're on the right path, and sometimes they show you that something isn't your style. Both are helpful.