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Jeff
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Riverside, California
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How do you discover possible future careers without having to spend money?
I've found several different opportunities but many require initial investments in order to really know whether or not I would consider the job as a possible future option.
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Angella chepchirchir
SEO, MARKETING, ANALYST , psychologist
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Angella’s Answer
Hello Jeff,.
In today's world, money has been an enemy and discovery of an idea including jobs has been monetary based. However, here are some of the tips to help you spend no money in job discovery.
1. Online research: Make use of your smartphone, social media, google, and other online platforms to explore the rich information published online including seeking advice from friends on social media.
2. Job shadowing and networking: Find proffesionals in your field and make use of their advices to grow in your career.
3. Informational interview; Here, you connect with proffesionals interested in your field. Through this, you gain more job opportunities.
4. Volunteering and internships: Most hiring companies would recruit internally from volunteers as they have a glue of their work. Please find an organization and work as an intern or volunteer.
5. Personal projects and hobbies: These will make you grow better skills as well as experience and market your skills to welcome employers.
6. Online courses and webinars.
While this tips could be helpful on your job search, you might require some money if you wish to explore more job opportunities and practical experience in your career field.
I wish you success as you explore your job search.
Thank you for choosing Career village as your career advisor.
Regards.
Angella Chepchirchir
Career village advisor.
In today's world, money has been an enemy and discovery of an idea including jobs has been monetary based. However, here are some of the tips to help you spend no money in job discovery.
1. Online research: Make use of your smartphone, social media, google, and other online platforms to explore the rich information published online including seeking advice from friends on social media.
2. Job shadowing and networking: Find proffesionals in your field and make use of their advices to grow in your career.
3. Informational interview; Here, you connect with proffesionals interested in your field. Through this, you gain more job opportunities.
4. Volunteering and internships: Most hiring companies would recruit internally from volunteers as they have a glue of their work. Please find an organization and work as an intern or volunteer.
5. Personal projects and hobbies: These will make you grow better skills as well as experience and market your skills to welcome employers.
6. Online courses and webinars.
While this tips could be helpful on your job search, you might require some money if you wish to explore more job opportunities and practical experience in your career field.
I wish you success as you explore your job search.
Thank you for choosing Career village as your career advisor.
Regards.
Angella Chepchirchir
Career village advisor.
Thank you so much for the advice.
Jeff
david kirk
Retired Computing Manager
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Syracuse, New York
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david’s Answer
Hi, Jeff, no real career opportunity requires that you invest money. Those offers are not offering careers, but are SELLING their product to you. The way these people make money is by selling 'career opportunities.' I see ads on internet daily on how to get rich by investing in a product or by becoming a reseller of a product. Be very wary of these offerings. All the best to you.
Matteo Foglio
Financing & Securitisation Summer Analyst
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Matteo’s Answer
It would be good to get some clarification as to what jobs these are, because it really isn't the norm to have to pay before you even start, unless a specific education and training is required.
Nonetheless, it would be helpful for you to identify what you want out of your job and what a fulfilling career looks like. Then, I'd try find friends, families, or professionals near you in that field to try and speak to. Most people love talking to individuals who are interested in their own field, and will be honest about the pros and cons about a long term career there.
You can then make a decision based on the information you gather; then again, when you're young changing career direction is not hard. What you pick now is not what you are going to be doing for the rest of your life.
Nonetheless, it would be helpful for you to identify what you want out of your job and what a fulfilling career looks like. Then, I'd try find friends, families, or professionals near you in that field to try and speak to. Most people love talking to individuals who are interested in their own field, and will be honest about the pros and cons about a long term career there.
You can then make a decision based on the information you gather; then again, when you're young changing career direction is not hard. What you pick now is not what you are going to be doing for the rest of your life.
Martha Kramer
Corporate Training, Communications
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Stamford, Connecticut
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Martha’s Answer
Hello Jeff, could you please specify your question? Are you asking about paying for career guidance or jobs that require an initial payment?
If it's about career guidance, Angella has suggested numerous no-cost options. If you're still in high school, I would advise discussing with your guidance counselor about free local resources. Your local library's reference desk could be another useful resource. If you're a college student, most colleges have a career center that offers advice, aptitude tests, and internship opportunities. Engaging in conversations with your family and their friends about various careers and what they think might suit you could also be beneficial.
On the other hand, if you're referring to jobs that demand an upfront payment, I concur with David that you should proceed with caution, particularly as a student. Companies like Amway and Mary Kay require sellers to purchase products in advance and make product returns challenging if you're unable to sell them. If you're recruited, the recruiter gets a share of your sales. Consequently, you're pressured to recruit others to sell the product so you can earn a percentage of their sales. If this doesn't appeal to you, it's best to steer clear. It can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful.
Best of luck!
If it's about career guidance, Angella has suggested numerous no-cost options. If you're still in high school, I would advise discussing with your guidance counselor about free local resources. Your local library's reference desk could be another useful resource. If you're a college student, most colleges have a career center that offers advice, aptitude tests, and internship opportunities. Engaging in conversations with your family and their friends about various careers and what they think might suit you could also be beneficial.
On the other hand, if you're referring to jobs that demand an upfront payment, I concur with David that you should proceed with caution, particularly as a student. Companies like Amway and Mary Kay require sellers to purchase products in advance and make product returns challenging if you're unable to sell them. If you're recruited, the recruiter gets a share of your sales. Consequently, you're pressured to recruit others to sell the product so you can earn a percentage of their sales. If this doesn't appeal to you, it's best to steer clear. It can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful.
Best of luck!