Career questions tagged career-advice
Is a Business Major a good fit?
Hi, I am a junior in High school looking at graduating with an Associate's and hoping to nail down a major. I previously thought about psychology or creative writing but they don't feel like the right fit. I really enjoy writing and want to find a job I can be creative with. I also want a challenge, and something with a changing work pace that keeps me engaged. I was looking at creative directing but I know that is an end game career. What jobs would allow me to pitch ideas, work on projects, or allow me to make ideas into a reality? At the same time I am hoping those projects wouldn't be only numbers on a screen. With this in mind, would business fit? If so, any ideas? I am finding it hard to narrow down any careers. Thank you.
How to become a Consultant?
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How can I be successful in the work force ?
Just trying to make it and be somebody
For anyone who has made a successful career change, what were the most important things you had to do, or what advice would you give others looking to do the same?
I'm a current college student, so I haven't officially started my career yet, but I'm extremely anxious about doing so, especially now that the pandemic has changed life as we know it. I've changed my career aspirations several times already, but now I'm nearing graduation and I'm still terrified that I'll wind up in a career I don't enjoy. Whether you ended up changing careers because you were dissatisfied or because you found better opportunities in another field, I'm really interested in hearing the experiences of professionals who have been in a situation like me. How did you overcome your worries, and what advice would you give to someone else? #career #career-counseling #careers #career-advice #future #career-options #college #college-student #graduation #career-change #career-switch #career-changes #career-switches #advice #july #july20 #scholarship
Career advice for an MBA Graduate?
I am graduating with my MBA in management this Saturday! I am super excited but I am seeking advice on next steps. I don’t have much work experience, but I have lots to offer. Any suggestions for how someone like me can break through the barriers of entry level positions?
How did you know that your career choice was what you wanted to do for the rest of your life?
My main problem with choosing a career path is that I am scared I am going to commit to something and realize that it is not what I want to do for the rest of my life.
How do I become my dream career?
I am trying to figure out how to become my dream career, but not quite sure how to get there. Any advice?
How am i supossed to pick a career when I dont know what my hobbies are or what I like?
I have no idea what I would be good at that would also make me happy but most importantly something that would pay good enough money to keep me stable. Nothing sticks out to me and I've jumped between ideas constantly. Nothing seems like me.
What would you do if you loved your job but hated your work environment? Would you leave? How would you cope?
For example, I've worked as a copy editor and/or copywriter for both my high school yearbook and college newspaper, and while I wouldn't say that I've LOVED journalism, I do find it enjoyable at times. I would prefer to be doing creative writing, but I genuinely enjoy all types of writing, and I've cherished all the times that I was able to have touching experiences and interesting conversations with people that I wouldn't have talked to if it weren't for my job as a copywriter forcing me to conduct interviews. However, in both cases, I've hated my actual work environment. There are so many things that I resent, like how I know I'm perfectly capable of doing my job and I'm probably one of the best writers on the team, but I'm not treated like it and my work isn't valued. I never missed a deadline when I wrote for the yearbook, and I even picked up articles that other writers couldn't complete in time when we were in a time crunch, but no one ever thanked me for it. Honestly, I don't think that being thanked or feeling appreciated is too much to expect; these should be essential components of a healthy work environment. But when these components are in fact missing, what should you do? Should you quit your job? Sometimes it's not that easy. And if you choose not to quit and just stick it out, how do you cope? How do you stay sane? When I don't feel valued for the work that I do, it's extremely difficult for me to find motivation to keep up the quality of my work. I mean, if I don't feel that me or my work are valued, what's the point? What should I do? #college #writing #journalism #career #job #career-advice #help #career-help #advice #college-student #work #career-counseling #student-advice #burnout #work-life-balance #stress #work-environment #job-environment
How do you know what careerpath to go down and if its the right one?
I keep getting stuck with deciding what I want to do when I'm older and I want to see how others figured it out
Is it worth it to do a certificate program before going to college?
I am 19 years old and I was thinking about doing a certificate program on my field of interest (advertising, communication, filmmaking) as I still don't know exactly what major I would like to study.
what is the first step to be a photographer?
I've been wanting to be a photographer for my career but i am not too sure how to begin my career. How do i start?
Can I have an internship in a tech company being an International relations student?
#internship #business #technology #international-relations #IR #graduate-student #career-advice #techcareer
How do you know when you found the right career for you?
What is you like a lot of different career options? How do you know which one is the best one for you?
Happy with your career?
How do you keep yourself motivated to continue the career you’ve chosen? Also how do you maintain being happy with that career if you’ve done it for so many years.
What career path should I follow?
I don't have a career goal yet, I'm looking for advice. I know that I'm creative and I like being independent. But when it comes to choosing a career, there are so many that it's overwhelming. What if I choose the wrong one for me? I think I might like to be a fashion designer or a singer and actress, but I don't know.
How do you stay happy in your career?
What made you think or believe you picked the right career? How do you stay happy in your career knowing you will do it for maybe the rest of your life?
How do I know what sort of job suits me?
I'm not sure if I'd fit best into a sit down job or one with lots of hustle, I do well in school sitting down all day but I also excel in work that has me up and moving #job-search-strategies #career-advice #career-counseling #career-development
What are some actionable goals a junior PM/PO might have?
I recently got extended for a junior PM/PO based role. My manager asked my what types of goals I have in mind that they can help me achieve during my time in this position. The thing is I have reasons why I want to be a junior PM/PO but I don't really have specific goals in mind. I just want to learn and gain experience, and I don't want it to come off as I'm not serious about my position. I'm also a junior so it's not like I'm in charge of an entire product/managing a team. I've also still yet to receive my list of specific responsibilities for the role so until I get that I guess the only things I want to get better at are: - Getting better at conducting market research in terms of our competitors - Foster strong relationships with development/ design team to ensure everyone is aligned with what we are working on Does anyone have suggestions?
What got you interested and helped you stay interest in your career.
#career-advice #career-choice #pharmacist I'm 16 years old and would like to go into pharmacy when I grow up. I wonder what skills and traits will help me get to my dream.
The Best Career for a Lover of Language
Hello everyone! I was just wondering what a good career would be for someone with my hobbies/skillsets/shortcomings. I am an aspiring polyglot, specifically with Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, English (Native), Japanese, and Russian. As of posting this question, I am fluent in Spanish and English, and conversational in French. I love learning languages. I can't really explain why, but I just love it; I don't know if it's because it's like a puzzle, or because I get to communicate with other people around the world, but I just love language and want to learn as many different ones as that I can fit into my head! Another passion I have is the written word in particular. While this does relate to the aforementioned point, I relate this more to writing and composition. I love making great stories and copy that people enjoy reading. I feel that what entices me about this the most is the creative-aspect of it-I love being able to create new things. I also love to help people. I've had a lot of caregiving jobs in the past, and I feel that this part of me is what attracts these types of occupations. However, one problem with this is the physical part of the job-taking care of elders is great until I have to help them in the bathroom. As a germaphobe, eventually these jobs got to me, as they typically entailed cleaning/sanitizing of some sort, leading to some icky situations. A job where I help people by means that isn't physical (teaching?) would be a great fit, I feel. All I know is my dream job is related to those 3 things. I've thought of translating/writing/teaching, but I wanted to know if there are any specific jobs or industries I should look into. Now, for my shortcomings. Firstly, I am a very emotional person. An occupation where this would jeopardize my success should be avoided. To further develop on this, by emotional I mean that I tend to let my emotions get the best of me, meaning that occupations where my emotions would be tested, such as a surgeon or therapist, would probably not be good for my mental health. (I am diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as OCD.) Another shortcoming I have is that I get easily stressed out/overwhelmed. The more welcoming and low-stress an environment is, the better, as I do not thrive in high-stress environments. An ideal environment would be one where it's very team-oriented and everyone has great synergy, and there's little conflict, and any conflict is effectively worked through, as opposed to less productive solutions. Finally, I procrastinate. A lot. I know that most people do this, but I have a very big problem with this. I know that a more favorable solution to this shortcoming would be to work on it, but I mention it here to give some more detail to my profile and help understand how I am in the workspace. Lastly, anything manual-labor oriented should be disregarded. The less amount of physical exertion in an occupation, the better. It's not that I don't enjoy exercise (I walk a mile a day outside to stay kinda "in shape") I just see myself as more of a mental worker than a physical worker, if that makes sense. I also don't tend to do very good work that is manual, such as cleaning/repairing/moving. It's not my strong suit. Some other interests that weren't covered include video games, traveling, and beauty/fashion. These interests are not as strong as language/writing for me, but they're still significant hobbies. Lastly, I don't plan on having kids or a family (I'm lGbt if that matters), so an occupation with a lower salary isn't a deal breaker. I also am willing to relocate to pretty much anywhere for any amount of time-a nomadic lifestyle is somewhat appealing to me. Again, all of these points are ideals, meaning that, obviously I don't expect to find a job that's perfect for me, but rather I'm trying to find a career that would compliment my traits best. Thank you for any help! #career #careeradvice #career-advice -Dylan
What is some advice for trying to find a career that I might like?
I have trouble coming up with things or thinking about stuff and I can't pinpoint what I want to do career wise.
How can I figure out the right career for me if I have many different interests For example, I want to go into a career that has to do with sports and business but I don't know where to start finding the right career for me. ?
I love social media marketing, marketing in general, photography, and sports management (I have a leadership-driven personality).
If you had another chance, what would you change?
When talking about college, I always hear people say "I wish I would have. . ." or "I probably should have. . ." I'd like to get the most out of my time in college and not waste a single minute. If you had another chance, what would you change? #college #college-advice #career-advice #advice
What should you do if you don't know what you want to be when you grow up?
Greetings! I'm Ms. Tipton at the International Community School. My 3rd graders have a few questions and I'd like to share your advice with them. Thanks in advance! #career-advice