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Any advice for these future careers: Chief Executive, Police Officer, Financial Manager, Forensic Science, and Agricultural Management.?

Im an 8th grader and I’m interested in very different fields, like Forensic Science and Agricultural Management. For someone my age, what is the best way to figure out which environment I’d actually like working in every day?

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Devin’s Answer

Hi Dharius,

It is great you have so many interests. I encourage you to keep learning about them all even as you start pursuing a more specific path. Learning in different areas helps improve the areas you're working in.

In regard to learning which areas you would like to work in, I have found the best way is to interview and watch those who are in that field. With the help of your parents, I suggest reaching out to the different groups in your community. Ask what they do, why they love it, how they learned to do it well, and what else they suggest to learn more about it. You can even ask who else they suggest you reach out to so you can learn more.

Chief Executive: A chief executive can be a very different path depending on the area you want to specialize in, the industry, the size of the business, etc. Maybe reach out to local business owners or check out some business books to see if business management is an interest overall.

Police Officer: I would call the police department itself, not 911, to ask if you can talk with an officer or maybe watch training. Ask what they recommend to do to learn if its right for you.

Financial Manager: I bet there are a lot of financial managers in your area, and there would be some willing to talk with you.

Forensic Science: It looks like there may be a course at the San Luis High School in the Yuma Union High School District. You can call to reach out to find out if you can talk to a teacher or professor. There are also professors at ASU you can email or call to learn more.

Agricultural Management: This is a broad field, but there will be professors of this at ASU as well.


Good luck on your journey!
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Guy’s Answer

Hi, a very generic high-level approach as you are still in the process of narrowing down the main fields. I would suggest you follow an approach where you try to list for each field what you like, what you are good at and what - based on your current understanding - companies/organisations look for in that field.

You can then focus on the areas that have the best match.

Why this approach works? sometimes we like something we're not good at, and conversely we could be good at something we don't like. E.g. I love tidying and cleaning but wouldn't make a career out of it.

If you managed to pick a field you like, you are good at and where companies could value your skills, you could then be up for a pleasant professional journey.

All the best!
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Drew’s Answer

Take some time to talk with people from different careers. Ask them what they enjoy about their jobs, what challenges they face, and what their day-to-day work is like. Try to spend time with several people in each role to understand their jobs better. As someone who moved from being a police officer to a business manager, I can say that TV shows often make jobs like policing seem more thrilling than they are. Even if you're too young for a police ride-along, you can still tour the department, chat with officers in different roles, and visit the police academy to see their training.

Keep exploring and dream big!
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S’s Answer

The role closest to what I do is a financial manager, so let's start there. A financial manager helps a company understand and manage its money. This includes looking at how much the company earns, spends, and plans for the future. They help make decisions about budgeting, forecasting, and where to invest resources. It's not just about numbers; it's about understanding how a business works and helping leaders make better decisions based on financial information. If you're interested in this path, it's great if you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and thinking logically. Strong communication is also important because you'll often need to explain financial ideas to people who aren't experts. Since you're still exploring, the best thing you can do is stay curious. Try different subjects like math, business, or economics, and see what you enjoy the most. Over time, you'll start to see which direction fits you best. Keep learning and discovering, and you'll find your way.
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Carlos’s Answer

Hi, I'm Carlos. If I could start over and had all these choices, it might feel overwhelming because many options seem exciting. But don't worry! One great way to narrow down your choices is by taking a career assessment. These can help you learn more about your interests and personality. While they won't pick a career for you, they can definitely guide you in the right direction.

Carlos recommends the following next steps:

Looking at tools such as the "Strong Interest Inventory" assessment because it can link your interests to careers, majors, and work settings and may open up other opportunities you may have not considered.
A follow up next step, is the "Big Five" can help you compare career options to your personality and preferred work style, for instance do you like a structured or fast-paced environment or social or independent, and even leadership or technical style roles.
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