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How do I set a career gaol?
I need to set a career goal for my future. #career
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Priya’s Answer
Hi Chris,
I think your career goal can look different with how old you are/what grade you are in/where you are in life, etcetera. An example would be, I think if you are in middle school just exploring what you like and do not like is just fine. Maybe in high school you explore what careers are out there with a guidance counselor. From there you can decide if you want to go to college or not for a career of interest. If you are in college, you have some time to explore your careers, too! For me, what I wanted to be changed all the way up until my senior year of my undergraduate degree! I got more and more of an idea along the way, but you do not have to have it all figured out now. Explore what you like, seek some help from your guidance counselor or career counselor at school, and think of your current situation and what you need.
I think your career goal can look different with how old you are/what grade you are in/where you are in life, etcetera. An example would be, I think if you are in middle school just exploring what you like and do not like is just fine. Maybe in high school you explore what careers are out there with a guidance counselor. From there you can decide if you want to go to college or not for a career of interest. If you are in college, you have some time to explore your careers, too! For me, what I wanted to be changed all the way up until my senior year of my undergraduate degree! I got more and more of an idea along the way, but you do not have to have it all figured out now. Explore what you like, seek some help from your guidance counselor or career counselor at school, and think of your current situation and what you need.
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Karla’s Answer
Hello Chris! I think this is a question that so many people may be hesitant to ask so thank you for putting it out there! My advice for setting a career goal is to first volunteer and become active in school and within the community. This will ultimately drive your passion. When thinking of a career, you want to pursue something that brings you some sort of fulfillment. That fulfillment will then be your motivator. Once you decide what career you want to pursue, you then need to research the steps to take to become whatever it is you want to be. Consider the pro and the cons to the career. Also, some careers may also require you to go to college or to volunteer. So, researching is key. Lastly, remember it is okay to change your mind. We are always evolving and sometimes that means even changing careers. But with that in mind, you can still use these same steps. I hope this was helpful. Best of luck.
Thank you so much.
Chris
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Dr. Sudeep’s Answer
Honestly, why do you need one? Can you not just follow your dreams? Does everything need to be structured and set on stone? What would be most important in my view rather than a goal is to ensure one is prepared for the future and prepared in terms of having the capability and capacity to do what you want to know.
Thus, I would encourage you to ensure you can do the basics very well. You should be able to articulate your thoughts orally in a coherent manner. Join Toastmasters or learn how to present or make presentations. One should be able to write well and better still speak and write in more than one language. Attempt to write stories. If you can do this, you can ensure the pen is mightier than the sword. One must be able to have a food pallet to International cuisines. If you have such a pallet, you can survive anywhere and be able to have friends and a network from all parts of the world. One must be able to know how to negotiate and work hard. This is something if you have patience it will pay. Finally one must know how to focus with intensity. What I mean here is to ensure one does not loose hope and make your focus your ultimate achievement. If you can pick these basic skills - you will be able top achieve your dreams or goal as you put it.
Thus, I would encourage you to ensure you can do the basics very well. You should be able to articulate your thoughts orally in a coherent manner. Join Toastmasters or learn how to present or make presentations. One should be able to write well and better still speak and write in more than one language. Attempt to write stories. If you can do this, you can ensure the pen is mightier than the sword. One must be able to have a food pallet to International cuisines. If you have such a pallet, you can survive anywhere and be able to have friends and a network from all parts of the world. One must be able to know how to negotiate and work hard. This is something if you have patience it will pay. Finally one must know how to focus with intensity. What I mean here is to ensure one does not loose hope and make your focus your ultimate achievement. If you can pick these basic skills - you will be able top achieve your dreams or goal as you put it.
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janet’s Answer
I would recommend finding a career path into something you enjoy doing or want to learn more about. I went into nursing because of the job security and the compensation was compatible with other jobs at that time. If you work in a field you enjoy it makes going to work every day much more enjoyable. I would suggest speaking with a guidance counselor to help determine a potential career path. I also suggest talking with your family for possible suggestions. There are a lot of mentoring programs for high school students that allows you to shadow someone in a field you are interested in.