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Lillian
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How do I know what career path is for me?
i have careers in mind that I'm interested in, but I can't decide which one would be best for me to pursue and work towards.
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Nathaniel Hanson
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Hey there, in my opinion the best way to find out what your career path that u want is, is to just try things. Nothing is permanent and if u don't enjoy something take the knowledge u learned from that experience and move on to something else. Everyone has to start somewhere.
For starters just look at things u enjoy or are interested in. Search online for different jobs and research into them. See what you'd do, what your next steps would be after that, and what u need to start there.
For starters just look at things u enjoy or are interested in. Search online for different jobs and research into them. See what you'd do, what your next steps would be after that, and what u need to start there.
Paul Goetzinger MPA
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It will be something that you love so much, that even if they did not pay you to do it, you would still do it anyway.
Something where you can't wait to get up in the morning. Where you are the first in the office every day, and the last to leave in the evening.
That is the perfect path to follow.
Something where you can't wait to get up in the morning. Where you are the first in the office every day, and the last to leave in the evening.
That is the perfect path to follow.
Jenna L
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Some people are lucky enough to know what they want to do from the get go, but most (myself included), are not, which is also completey fine. You don't need to be in your forever job from the beginning, or even in your first couple of jobs. I would advise you to find a role that you are interested in and that provides you more options and opens doors once you decide to start your next adventure. Also continue to network and be curious about what they do, and what they like and dislike about it. It could give you ideas of what may interest you, or what you can rule out.
Nikolas Okoh
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In life we always have what we want in our head and can only become whatever it is when we apply action.
There's a need to apply the carrier you have in mind, bring it to reality and set a goal in same line. Your goal will be the driver to a perfect commitment to the carrier. Most at times what we have in our head/mind is worth giving a shot.
There's a need to apply the carrier you have in mind, bring it to reality and set a goal in same line. Your goal will be the driver to a perfect commitment to the carrier. Most at times what we have in our head/mind is worth giving a shot.
Amalya Sukiasyan
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Amalya’s Answer
You can make a right decision based on some factors. For instance, which one of your academic interests inspires you the most? Which of them expresses your talents and skills? So try to decide based on your strengths, academic passions, and long-term prospects. Imagine yourself working in the field that you choose over the years.
All the best
All the best
Marlyce Campbell
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Have you considered job shadowing? It's an excellent method to understand the nature of the work and determine if it suits you. Furthermore, if you choose that career path, they might offer you a scholarship and employ you once you've graduated.
Lilia Bidzyan
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Hi Lillian,
Thank you for your question. First, I'd recommend thinking about your long-term future. What type of role do you envision yourself in? For example, do you see yourself in a fast-paced job where you are flying and traveling all of the time? Or alternatively, do you see yourself in a technical role which is still challenging, but does not have any travel? By envisioning your future and asking yourself these types of questions, you can help narrow down the type of career path that will be best for you.
Though it can definitely be an overwhelming topic, try to break up the broader topic into smaller pieces, and work piece by piece.
Hope that the above is helpful, and best of luck!
Thank you for your question. First, I'd recommend thinking about your long-term future. What type of role do you envision yourself in? For example, do you see yourself in a fast-paced job where you are flying and traveling all of the time? Or alternatively, do you see yourself in a technical role which is still challenging, but does not have any travel? By envisioning your future and asking yourself these types of questions, you can help narrow down the type of career path that will be best for you.
Though it can definitely be an overwhelming topic, try to break up the broader topic into smaller pieces, and work piece by piece.
Hope that the above is helpful, and best of luck!
James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity.
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James Constantine’s Answer
Consider your family's professional history; what did your father and grandfather do? Reflect on your inherent skills. What are you naturally good at? What activities bring you joy? You might not enjoy assembling transistors in a Japanese factory, but perhaps you'd thrive as the chairman of a large corporation or the chancellor of a university. There are always loftier goals to aim for. Keep in mind, though, that there are approximately 858 million people suffering from hunger worldwide, and yet, conflicts continue to rage. Consider how you could contribute to alleviating these issues.
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Jerome’s Answer
I have come to find that there might be many career paths that could make you happy. I think growing up and potentially going to college is all about exploring what is out there. Take different classes, apply for internships and go to networking events to talk with people about what they do.
I personally ended up in a job based on the respect I have for someone who helped me growing up. You never know where that inspirational come from.
I personally ended up in a job based on the respect I have for someone who helped me growing up. You never know where that inspirational come from.
Enise Agel
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Hello Lillian,
The first thing to say is that you need to trust your gut and your heart no matter what happens.
For your career decision, think about your initial thoughts about your hobbies/interests, and think which club at school that you had enjoyed so far. The reason is that you have to create a plan of your a-route career plan in order to path your way. Have a think about what you have done so far;
Hobbies/interests (music, art etc.)
School or outside of school projects that you have joined or completed (think about projects and your previous ezperience with soft and hard skills as well as emotional intelligence skills)
Volunteering: if you have not done yet, have a plan about it.
What kind of volunteering you are interested in?
How can you know which volunteering charity you wish you would like to work with? (Look at their job announcement with descriptions), and why do you request to work with that charity?
What are your instant thoughts about your career step? Have you accomplised any of those (projects, contests from the club at school, any projects that you completed)?
Once tou think about your extracurricular activities (exp. Volunteering, club etc.), you may know how you achieved your goals as a starter. You must know how career step can be longer than expected. Yet most career steps, you have to be patience due to volunteering-internship-part-time-full-time orders that need to be followed. In terms of your plan, you need to start to question yourself;
Where should I start with?
What do I have my soft and hard skills and emotional intelligence?
Have I achieved my goals during your prior experiences? (If not, do not worry, you are a starter for now).
When should I fill out your CV/Resume after I have experienced? (You should start to complete now if you have not done yet - after your plan)
When should begin my career? (You have to create a plan with possible and easy steps you can take).
If you have not previously experienced volunteering and/or club at school, this is where you may start right now. If you have already experienced with those, you may continue with internships and/or part time; if you have not started or experienced yet, you may begin with any company that you think you fit.
I hope this helps.
The first thing to say is that you need to trust your gut and your heart no matter what happens.
For your career decision, think about your initial thoughts about your hobbies/interests, and think which club at school that you had enjoyed so far. The reason is that you have to create a plan of your a-route career plan in order to path your way. Have a think about what you have done so far;
Hobbies/interests (music, art etc.)
School or outside of school projects that you have joined or completed (think about projects and your previous ezperience with soft and hard skills as well as emotional intelligence skills)
Volunteering: if you have not done yet, have a plan about it.
What kind of volunteering you are interested in?
How can you know which volunteering charity you wish you would like to work with? (Look at their job announcement with descriptions), and why do you request to work with that charity?
What are your instant thoughts about your career step? Have you accomplised any of those (projects, contests from the club at school, any projects that you completed)?
Once tou think about your extracurricular activities (exp. Volunteering, club etc.), you may know how you achieved your goals as a starter. You must know how career step can be longer than expected. Yet most career steps, you have to be patience due to volunteering-internship-part-time-full-time orders that need to be followed. In terms of your plan, you need to start to question yourself;
Where should I start with?
What do I have my soft and hard skills and emotional intelligence?
Have I achieved my goals during your prior experiences? (If not, do not worry, you are a starter for now).
When should I fill out your CV/Resume after I have experienced? (You should start to complete now if you have not done yet - after your plan)
When should begin my career? (You have to create a plan with possible and easy steps you can take).
If you have not previously experienced volunteering and/or club at school, this is where you may start right now. If you have already experienced with those, you may continue with internships and/or part time; if you have not started or experienced yet, you may begin with any company that you think you fit.
I hope this helps.