I don't have any interests I want to pursue at the moment, how do I decide on a major or career path?
I am currently a senior in high school. I play a lot of video games at home and the only thing I do outside of school is work at farmers market on the weekends. I'm not interested in a job involving either of those things. I do like drawing, but I prefer to keep that as a hobby.
Any tips regarding self discovery or ways to decide on a career path are very much appreciated!
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Lamia’s Answer
For example you like drawing, what part of that excites you? Is it creating new concepts, detailing, self-expression?
Identifying some of these skills can help recognize patterns in other fields too. Eg: this creativity may help if you want to explore careers in marketing, design or product management.
Lamia recommends the following next steps:
Lamia’s Answer
For example you like drawing, what part of that excites you? Is it creating new concepts, detailing, self-expression?
Identifying some of these skills can help recognize patterns in other fields too. Eg: this creativity may help if you want to explore careers in marketing, design or product management.
2. Try new things - Take advantage of school clubs, maybe some interesting online courses in subjects perhaps you have not tried before like coding or business
3. Consider your personality and core values - what kind of work environment do you prefer? Do you want to work on your own or alongside others?
4. Internships & Shadowing - look at internships or volunteering opportunities in fields that interest you.
5. Take career and skills assessment tests - online career assessments can help you identify career paths that align with your personality and skills.