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claire
Student
Berrien Springs, Michigan
1
Question
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Joan Shea
Global Marketing Director
108
Answers
Newcastle, WA
Updated
Joan’s Answer
Hello Claire!
Embarking on the journey to select a career path may seem overwhelming, but it's fantastic that you're proactively considering it at this stage.
Here are some friendly pointers to kick-start your journey:
Begin with self-reflection: Spend some quality time contemplating your passions, principles, and abilities. What ignites your enthusiasm? What activities bring you joy? What are your strong suits and areas for improvement?
Compile a list of potential careers: Utilizing the insights from your self-reflection, construct a list of professions that resonate with your interests and abilities.
Investigate possible careers: Delve into the professions on your list to gain a deeper understanding. What are the job responsibilities? What's the income bracket? What kind of education or training is necessary?
Evaluate your motivation: What's driving you to consider a specific career? Is it passion-driven, or is it for financial gain? Ensure you're selecting a career for the right reasons.
Decide: After thorough research, whittle down your list to a handful of careers that pique your interest the most.
Set your goals: Establish concrete objectives based on the careers you've selected. What education or training is required? What skills should you hone?
Think about your long-term aspirations: Visualize where you envision yourself in 5, 10, or 20 years. Will the chosen career facilitate reaching those milestones?
Initiate with an aptitude test: If you're uncertain about where to begin, an aptitude test with a school counselor can be a good starting point to identify your strengths and interests.
Remember, selecting a career path is a journey, not a race. It's perfectly fine if you haven't figured it all out yet. Keep investigating and acquiring knowledge about various professions until you discover the one that feels like a perfect match for you.
I hope you find these suggestions beneficial!
Embarking on the journey to select a career path may seem overwhelming, but it's fantastic that you're proactively considering it at this stage.
Here are some friendly pointers to kick-start your journey:
Begin with self-reflection: Spend some quality time contemplating your passions, principles, and abilities. What ignites your enthusiasm? What activities bring you joy? What are your strong suits and areas for improvement?
Compile a list of potential careers: Utilizing the insights from your self-reflection, construct a list of professions that resonate with your interests and abilities.
Investigate possible careers: Delve into the professions on your list to gain a deeper understanding. What are the job responsibilities? What's the income bracket? What kind of education or training is necessary?
Evaluate your motivation: What's driving you to consider a specific career? Is it passion-driven, or is it for financial gain? Ensure you're selecting a career for the right reasons.
Decide: After thorough research, whittle down your list to a handful of careers that pique your interest the most.
Set your goals: Establish concrete objectives based on the careers you've selected. What education or training is required? What skills should you hone?
Think about your long-term aspirations: Visualize where you envision yourself in 5, 10, or 20 years. Will the chosen career facilitate reaching those milestones?
Initiate with an aptitude test: If you're uncertain about where to begin, an aptitude test with a school counselor can be a good starting point to identify your strengths and interests.
Remember, selecting a career path is a journey, not a race. It's perfectly fine if you haven't figured it all out yet. Keep investigating and acquiring knowledge about various professions until you discover the one that feels like a perfect match for you.
I hope you find these suggestions beneficial!
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
Alviana
Rebecca Tang
Banking
1514
Answers
Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question. You are the best person to know what career you have interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, your favourite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, your favourite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thank you so much!
Alviana
Noemi Morada
Finance Analyst
3
Answers
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Updated
Noemi’s Answer
Written on behalf of a group of volunteers at HPE:
1. Know your (a) your skill/s and (b) your interest/s.
Skill - the things that you are good at
Interest - the things that you like or enjoy to do
2. If you are skilled at something, but do not enjoy it, try to find out different aspects of this skill where you can generate interest. For example, if you are skilled at coding, but do not enjoy it, reach out to people working in the fields and figure out what makes this job/skill interesting for them and align yourself with this.
3. Other way around, if you are interested in something, but do not have the necessary skills, look for guidance from experts, courses online that can offer you valuable insights and perspectives to acquire the needed skills. This will make your interest area as your skilled career as well.
4. Know the current trend and future opportunities on the career you have chosen. So you can invest in the most reasonable field.
1. Know your (a) your skill/s and (b) your interest/s.
Skill - the things that you are good at
Interest - the things that you like or enjoy to do
2. If you are skilled at something, but do not enjoy it, try to find out different aspects of this skill where you can generate interest. For example, if you are skilled at coding, but do not enjoy it, reach out to people working in the fields and figure out what makes this job/skill interesting for them and align yourself with this.
3. Other way around, if you are interested in something, but do not have the necessary skills, look for guidance from experts, courses online that can offer you valuable insights and perspectives to acquire the needed skills. This will make your interest area as your skilled career as well.
4. Know the current trend and future opportunities on the career you have chosen. So you can invest in the most reasonable field.
Abel Marquez
Account Support Manager
1
Answer
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Updated
Abel’s Answer
First and foremost, don't let fleeting trends or potential earnings sway your decision.
Invest your time wisely in exploring and identifying what truly ignites your passion. Stay true to yourself. As Allan Watts wisely said, "Choose your path based on what you love doing".
Once you've identified your preferred field or industry, it's time to consider if higher education is the right path for you.
If yes - Make the most of your initial years in college. Engage in extracurricular activities, become part of committees, and explore potential areas of interest. Consider job shadowing successful professionals and visiting various workplaces to gain a realistic perspective of the industry. If you find yourself in a program that doesn't resonate with you, don't hesitate to make a change. Don't let fear of debt or time already invested hold you back.
If no - Explore alternative educational avenues such as polytechnics or trade schools, consider obtaining certifications, or even learn coding.
Ultimately, the aim is to align your life with your values, be productive, and make a meaningful contribution to society.
Invest your time wisely in exploring and identifying what truly ignites your passion. Stay true to yourself. As Allan Watts wisely said, "Choose your path based on what you love doing".
Once you've identified your preferred field or industry, it's time to consider if higher education is the right path for you.
If yes - Make the most of your initial years in college. Engage in extracurricular activities, become part of committees, and explore potential areas of interest. Consider job shadowing successful professionals and visiting various workplaces to gain a realistic perspective of the industry. If you find yourself in a program that doesn't resonate with you, don't hesitate to make a change. Don't let fear of debt or time already invested hold you back.
If no - Explore alternative educational avenues such as polytechnics or trade schools, consider obtaining certifications, or even learn coding.
Ultimately, the aim is to align your life with your values, be productive, and make a meaningful contribution to society.