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Mackenzie
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How do I know I have found the right career path?
I'm a high-school student who constantly wonders about what it is going to be like when I go off to college. I don't even know what I want to do with my life yet and I really want to know how to find the right career.
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Brandon Colina Duarte
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Hello Mackenzie,
Here's a friendly piece of advice for you: always follow your heart and do what you truly enjoy. When you love what you do, you'll have fun, be responsible, and feel fulfilled in your future job. I remember when I was younger, I was fascinated by the world of computers. I researched the lifestyle, yearly earnings, and sought opinions from my parents, teachers, and friends. Ultimately, I made the decision for myself. So, think about whether this career aligns with your dream life.
Once you figure out what you want to do, start developing skills in that area. You can take courses, go to workshops, or find someone experienced to guide you. This will not only expand your knowledge but also make you more attractive to employers in your chosen field.
Set both short-term and long-term goals for yourself. This will provide a clear direction and keep you motivated. Plan your actions and regularly check your progress.
Keep in mind, choosing a career is a significant decision, but it's not permanent. People often switch careers; the key is to be flexible and always willing to learn and grow.
Warm Regards,
Brandon
Here's a friendly piece of advice for you: always follow your heart and do what you truly enjoy. When you love what you do, you'll have fun, be responsible, and feel fulfilled in your future job. I remember when I was younger, I was fascinated by the world of computers. I researched the lifestyle, yearly earnings, and sought opinions from my parents, teachers, and friends. Ultimately, I made the decision for myself. So, think about whether this career aligns with your dream life.
Once you figure out what you want to do, start developing skills in that area. You can take courses, go to workshops, or find someone experienced to guide you. This will not only expand your knowledge but also make you more attractive to employers in your chosen field.
Set both short-term and long-term goals for yourself. This will provide a clear direction and keep you motivated. Plan your actions and regularly check your progress.
Keep in mind, choosing a career is a significant decision, but it's not permanent. People often switch careers; the key is to be flexible and always willing to learn and grow.
Warm Regards,
Brandon
Becky Haluska
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Taking time to figure out what you want to pursue in life is important and daunting at the same time. There are so many opportunities that choosing just one seems impossible. Having an idea of what you might like to do is the best place to start. From there you can figure out what kind of additional education is needed to secure your place in your chosen career.
To figure out what might interest you, start with a few inventories. There are plenty of resources to help you identify the areas you'd like to invest time in learning more about so you can narrow your focus on your future. Two tools that can give you more of an idea are interest inventories and personality tests. The tools below both provide a list of careers that others with the same personality and interests as you have found fulfillment in doing. Once you've narrowed down your interests, seek out classes, workshops, camps, volunteer work, internships, or apprenticeships to gain experience in those fields. When you have a short list of career ideas for your future, look at the career information website below. It provides information about specific careers including educational, skills, and knowledge requirements, employment trends, current job openings posted online and more.
The links below offer some helpful online inventories.
Interest Inventory: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Career Information: https://www.onetonline.org/
Best of luck in the search for your future opportunities.
To figure out what might interest you, start with a few inventories. There are plenty of resources to help you identify the areas you'd like to invest time in learning more about so you can narrow your focus on your future. Two tools that can give you more of an idea are interest inventories and personality tests. The tools below both provide a list of careers that others with the same personality and interests as you have found fulfillment in doing. Once you've narrowed down your interests, seek out classes, workshops, camps, volunteer work, internships, or apprenticeships to gain experience in those fields. When you have a short list of career ideas for your future, look at the career information website below. It provides information about specific careers including educational, skills, and knowledge requirements, employment trends, current job openings posted online and more.
The links below offer some helpful online inventories.
Interest Inventory: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Career Information: https://www.onetonline.org/
Best of luck in the search for your future opportunities.
Thank you for the advice.
Mackenzie
Reiner Acuña
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Reiner’s Answer
You might be surprised, but it's totally common to feel that way in the beginning. By exploring your interests and favorite activities, you can find the perfect job for you. One great idea is to try volunteering in various fields - just think about how people like Quentin Tarantino and Walt Disney got started! Best of luck!