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How do we sign up for the careers that we chose?
I am in 9th grade and im learning how to find and apply for a job. #job #higher-education #professionals #jobs #career #first-job
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David’s Answer
Choosing your career is a process, and you're already starting with the right first step: asking questions. As you start to think about what you may want to do for a living for the rest of your life (or at least for a long part of your adult life), you'll need to think about what your passions and interests are (what do you like to do for fun?), what your skills are (which subjects you perform best in, in school?), and what your dreams are (what you wish you could be doing when you're older?).
Often times, people's dreams are to not work, and retire early, so they choose careers that require a lot of demanding work up front, and then retire young. Other times, people go for their passion, and try to do something they love, for the rest of their life (this is probably the most fulfilling path) this way, you're doing something for money, but it doesn't feel like you're ever working.
Once you have some ideas, start researching what the steps are to develop a career:
- Go to university (like: doctor, lawyer, scientist, engineer, etc.)
- Try learning hands on (like: carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
- Go to continued education school for a trade (like: electrical, automobile mechanic, etc.)
There are lots of other paths, just try to think about what you'd want to do every day for the rest of your life, and find people doing the things you think of, and ask them what their jobs are like? if they like them? and why? or why not?
Imagine what you would do, if you had to do it every day for 20 years.
Often times, people's dreams are to not work, and retire early, so they choose careers that require a lot of demanding work up front, and then retire young. Other times, people go for their passion, and try to do something they love, for the rest of their life (this is probably the most fulfilling path) this way, you're doing something for money, but it doesn't feel like you're ever working.
Once you have some ideas, start researching what the steps are to develop a career:
- Go to university (like: doctor, lawyer, scientist, engineer, etc.)
- Try learning hands on (like: carpentry, plumbing, etc.)
- Go to continued education school for a trade (like: electrical, automobile mechanic, etc.)
There are lots of other paths, just try to think about what you'd want to do every day for the rest of your life, and find people doing the things you think of, and ask them what their jobs are like? if they like them? and why? or why not?
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Simeon’s Answer
You have to be able to market yourself to prospective employers to be able to get into the career that you chose. In addition to completing the necessary education, it's a good idea to keep an eye out for internships, update your skill set in ways that'll help match it better to job descriptions, and network online and in-person (post-Covid of course).
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Andrew’s Answer
It is good that you have started thinking of your future career when you are in the 9th grade. You will have a good start ahead of many of us.
At this point, whatever job you end up with, it would be a part-time at the beginner’s level. It will be all about finding yourself, and to have a taste of the real world of work. With this early experience, you are in a better position to decide your future academic or career path upon graduation. Many jobs require higher education whereas others do not.
I worked part-time as a tutor in mathematics when I was in high school. In college, I worked part-time as a laboratory assistant, a paper grader, to one doing yard work and janitorial job. All these part-time jobs afforded me valuable lessons about life and the importance of work ethics. There would be no job that was below me. These jobs helped me to map out a path for my future.
At this point, whatever job you end up with, it would be a part-time at the beginner’s level. It will be all about finding yourself, and to have a taste of the real world of work. With this early experience, you are in a better position to decide your future academic or career path upon graduation. Many jobs require higher education whereas others do not.
I worked part-time as a tutor in mathematics when I was in high school. In college, I worked part-time as a laboratory assistant, a paper grader, to one doing yard work and janitorial job. All these part-time jobs afforded me valuable lessons about life and the importance of work ethics. There would be no job that was below me. These jobs helped me to map out a path for my future.
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Sophia’s Answer
Hi! I would start by looking at online and local job boards. Indeed, Monster, and Linkedin all have online job postings that you can filter/search through. You could also check with your high school if they ever get notifications from local businesses about new jobs. I got all my jobs in high school by simply going to the place I wanted to apply and directly asking if they were hiring. Please note these were all jobs such as restaurants, retail stores, dry cleaners, etc. I had a copy of my resume on hand. It's a little scary at first, but the managers usually really appreciate the initiative and the ability to see you/talk to you right away. I got multiple on-the-spot offers this way! If you are interested in more of an internship type job, I would recommend the job board approach as those jobs typically have a more formal hiring process.
I will also note that this was not during COVID times. You can always call first and ask if they are hiring, and ask if you could stop by with your resume!
I will also note that this was not during COVID times. You can always call first and ask if they are hiring, and ask if you could stop by with your resume!
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Iwona’s Answer
Hello, I agree with the advice provided by the two individuals who already answered this question. I also want to state that when I was in high school I looked for a part time job where I could learn something so I applied for a teller position and got it! I learned a lot about banking and how to deal with people. The funny part was that in college I majored in Electrical Engineering - not finance or economics. My first job as a teller taught me a lot and I will never forget the opportunity.
So don't get too hung up about finding a job in a career or major that you think you will want in college. Look for a job that will provide you with opportunities to learn something and grow from the experience. What counts is that you get experience that you can apply later in life.
So don't get too hung up about finding a job in a career or major that you think you will want in college. Look for a job that will provide you with opportunities to learn something and grow from the experience. What counts is that you get experience that you can apply later in life.