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When trying to narrow down the career you want, what should you look for and how would you know the career is right for you?

I am in eleventh grade and am not sure what career is right for me I'm exploring and still finding more careers would be right for me. The careers I'm looking into are a doctor, an entrepreneur, and careers in Human services that are in government and public administration.
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Abby’s Answer

Hi Jessica. Figuring out a career is challenging and many people change their minds along the way- some do so many times. I didn't figure out I wanted to be an instructional designer (or even know what that was) until I was in my late twenties.

When trying to decide what might be a good career option, think about what you love doing and how that could translate to a career. For example, if you love your bio and chem classes and have a burning desire to help people, a job in the medical field could be a good option.

Once you've thought about things you love doing, try to get some insight into that field. Volunteering can be a great way to get involved. Many hospitals and government organizations love having volunteers and you can get some additional perspective on what you like or don't like about the careers you are considering.

But keep in mind, even if you do decide on a career soon, you can always change your mind if you find a better fit. Best of luck on your journey!

Abby recommends the following next steps:

Consider what things you love to do and are passionate about. You could make this into a list and outline things you really dislike as well to hep cross options off your list.
Try to volunteer in an area you are interested in so you can really see what it looks like.
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Leahanne’s Answer

Yessica, Don't get too hung up on finding "A Career" at this point. The world is changing so fast; we don't keep one career anymore the way we did in the 1950s. Identify what gives you energy, do more of that, and less of what depletes your energy. Do that work in industries you care about - ask yourself these questions " How can I improve X, make it better, or disrupt it". Think about what you can add from a service standpoint, not what you can get out of it - and you'll have success. Do what you're good at, with what you care about. Good luck!

Leahanne recommends the following next steps:

Identify what activities give you energy. Identify what activities deplete your energy
Go through a list of industries and identify the ones you want to improve, change or disrupt
Put steps 1&2 together
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Kim’s Answer

Hi Yessica

Abby has given you some excellent advice. My only additional thought to consider is to gain insight into your true strengths and let that guide your career path decisions. My favorite assessment is StrengthsFinder. The resulting report will provide insights into your natural strengths and what opportunities may be potential options. This report will also serve as a reference point as your career path continues. Best of luck with your journey.

Kim recommends the following next steps:

Research the StrengthsFinder assessment to determine application to your decision-making process.
Take the assessment and review the resulting report.
Retain the report for reference as your career path continues.
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