i am in the 11th grade and i am just begging to explore my future career, what are some careers and helpful next steps i should consider based on my passions and interests?
at school, i am most interested in learning more about children, how to help people, and still be able to see friends and family, while my hobbies include band, and babysitting. A topic that i am passionate about is working with children. what are some career options that best align with these interests and what are some helpful next steps i can do in the near future?
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4 answers
Robert’s Answer
One piece of advice I would give is to keep an open mind about your employment options. Often we feel pressure as students nearing graduation from HS or College that we need to know exactly what we want to do, and then take steps to be employed in that field. Unfortunately life is not always so simple.
If you have a passion for children, consider looking for positions in daycare or as a nanny, which will provide needed income while building professional experience. Alternatively, if you are interested in attending a college or university to become a teacher, you could decide what area of specialty you would want to study, or if you prefer working with young children, study early education.
If you are interested in music, you might consider pursuing music education which could combine both of your interest areas.
Marla’s Answer
It's wonderful you have so many interests including working with children! Some career opportunities that match your interests may include Teaching or school-related services like Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, or Guidance Counseling. These careers can be very rewarding and often offer great benefits including the flexibility to spend time with friends and family. If any of these options sound interesting to you, your next step could be to meet with your school guidance counselor to see if there are opportunities to shadow any of these professionals within your school district. Best of luck in your career pursuits!
Hi Laken,
Looking at the things you like to do, I would suggest you to make your carrier in Teaching. This goes with your interest, as you like to be with children and always eager to help people around you.
This also gives you an opportunity to be with your friends and family during the free time (after school hours) .
Other carrier option is baby sitting. But this would take most of your time and you may/may not get enough time to be with your friends/family. I would suggest you to choose a carrier in teaching field.
Thank You
Abhishek Bhargava
Dana’s Answer
I think it’s great that you are starting to think about your future career! Since you have a passion for children, the first occupation that comes to mind is a teacher. There is also working in a preschool or after school program. If education is not where you’re thinking, there is also pediatrician, pediatric dentist, or social worker in adoption or the foster care system.
Dana recommends the following next steps:
Abhishek’s Answer
You can go for a teaching course according to the subject you like, or even can start teaching younger students in lower class.
Take a few few demo classes, which will give you a feel of how that profession is going to be.