I m confused about changing my career at the age of 28. Although I don't have much experience in my present career. I am 28 years and married.What to do?
#career I have completed my post graduation in civil engineering. I was having a job. But I left it after doing it for 6 months. Then I started preparing for government exam. But now I am want to change my career option, I want to do work in digital marketing field. I am presently working on it. But I am little bit of confused and worried.
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Smruti Ranjan’s Answer
Riley’s Answer
I will echo Tracey's advice in mapping your interests and finding a mentor! Here's one of my favorite exercises...
1. Think of one of your favorite brands / products that you consume
2. Head to that company's Linkedin and search their employees for "marketing"
3. Click through those marketing employees and take a look at their backgrounds - I guarantee you will find some surprises!
4. If you find someone you really resonate with, take a moment to send them a direct message to introduce yourself and ask some questions. I have very rarely had someone shoot me down when I ask to know more about them (from an altruistic place).
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Blake’s Answer
This is completely normal to decide that you don't like the career path that you have chosen. However, my advice at this point would be to take a career interest survey online to understand what you're passionate about. That way, you don't pursue another career path and find that you don't like it once you begin.
Blake
Mickael’s Answer
Changes in life are worrisome, especially when you are in charge of a family. I do understand as at 28, my wife and I made the decision to quit every thing we had, friends, family ... and move from our own native country to the United States with our two children. I found a job before moving but yet, nothing was certain.
If that what you want to do for a long time, if your current career does not please you then embrace that change. If you have your spouse helping you, supporting the family financially while you are transitioning, then you should go. You'll feel better later.
Frank Oldfield
Frank’s Answer
As you already have experience in Technology & Engineering >>>Have you thought about training to be a STEM Teacher?
S= Science
T= Technology
E= Engineering
M = Mathematics
The purpose of the STEM movement is to encourage students from under-represented communities and populations. For example, in 2012 less than 50% of STEM graduates had a job in the STEM field, and that figure is much lower for Blacks (36%) and Hispanics (37%).
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Frank Oldfield
Frank’s Answer
As you already have experience in Technology & Engineering >>>Have you thought about training to be a STEM Teacher?
S= Science
T= Technology
E= Engineering
M = Mathematics
The purpose of the STEM movement is to encourage students from under-represented communities and populations. For example, in 2012 less than 50% of STEM graduates had a job in the STEM field, and that figure is much lower for Blacks (36%) and Hispanics (37%).
(above extracts was obtain from online remote STEM Training Notes "How can the STEM movement prepare all students for future success?" provided by www.tgrfoundation.org and www.discovery-education.rise.com/learn/course/ 11.12.2020)
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