Career questions tagged careers
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Which career would suit me based on the way I think and what I enjoy.?
One thing I've noticed is that I'm fairly good at reading people's emotions and picking up on how they're feeling, even when they don't say it directly. I'm also naturally curious about why people think and behave the way they do. If I could, I'd love to understand the mind of the person in front of me. I love mythology a lot and love learning about different myths(got this love from Percy Jackson) Another thing about me is that I rarely accept an idea at face value. Whenever I support a statement, I almost immediately start thinking of its weaknesses. After a minute or two of deep thought, I can usually come up with a convincing argument against it. Then I often find myself questioning that argument too, creating another opposing statement. And the series of contradictions goes on. Plus, I love those high and mighty rivalry talks you mostly get to see between enemies and all. Makes me feel royal- and I love feeling royal. I am fairly good at academics, but I tend to forget it easily. And I particularly don't like Science much. Because in physics and chemistry, most of the things aren't very clear; I am still unable to get the meaning of velocity(How does distance play a role in it...So I take it as speed in displacement) Outside of academics, I love reading manga, manhwa, and books, especially fantasy, science fiction, psychological, and mystery stories. I also enjoy anime—both mainstream series and those with deeper psychological or philosophical themes. I'm drawn to stories that explore complex characters, moral dilemmas, and human nature more than series that only contain battles. Some of them I love are: Percy Jackson, A Song of Ice and Fire, One Piece, Tokyo Revengers, Naruto, Tomodachi Games and thousands of others.But, I am no good at drawing. I'm especially interested in psychology, human behaviour, and understanding how people think. I would love to read the mind of the person in front of me. One thing I know for sure is that I don't want a job where I spend the entire day sitting alone reading or reviewing long documents, reports or graphs(I hate statistics). I have considered careers like a detective specialised in psychology, a forensic psychologist, an author and all. I would love a career with some adventure. Based on this, what careers do you think would genuinely fit my personality, strengths, and interests? I'm looking for suggestions beyond the obvious ones like "psychologist,"(I could consider it, but it's not the best one) especially careers that involve analysis, investigation, strategy, behaviour, or decision-making. Also, the career should have a good salary. But please, try to recommend me a career that would be kind of adventorous for me, one that I would enjoy.
Help me find a Job.
I recently completed my Master’s in Economics, and I am currently feeling quite lost about what direction to take. While people often assume that completing a master’s degree means having a clear career path, I honestly do not feel that way right now. My course was largely theoretical, and I have realized that I lack many of the practical and quantitative skills that seem to be expected in today’s job market. Initially, I wanted to become a professor. I genuinely enjoy teaching, and the idea of being in academia, doing research, and engaging deeply with a subject is something that still interests me. However, I have not been able to clear the exams required to become eligible for teaching positions, and it has made me question whether I should continue pursuing this path or consider other options. I want to clarify that my goal has always been to become a professor rather than simply take up teaching as a job. At the same time, I am now open to exploring other career paths if they align with my background and interests. The challenge is that I do not know where to start. If I decide to switch roles or move into a different field, I feel like I would be starting from scratch. I do not have a strong practical or quantitative skill set, and I am unsure about what I should learn, how to learn it, and which career paths would actually be realistic for someone with my background. Before suggesting internships or entry-level roles as the first step, I want to mention that I have already tried applying for them. Unfortunately, I have struggled to even get interview opportunities, which has made me realize that I may need to first build the right skills and profile to become a stronger candidate. For people working in economics, research, data, consulting, academia, or related fields, I would really appreciate your advice: * What skills should someone with a theoretical economics background build to become employable? * Should I start with quantitative tools like statistics, econometrics, Python, R, SQL, etc.? If yes, what would be the right order to learn them? * What career options are realistic for someone with a Master’s in Economics but limited practical experience? * Is it possible to transition into research-oriented roles, and what steps would help make that happen? * If I decide to move away from academia, what fields would make sense to explore? I would genuinely appreciate guidance from individuals who have experience in this area or have undergone a similar transition.
Is Nuclear Neuroradiologist a real career path I can take?
I've been on a long journey trying to find a career I want to pursue, and this one sounds very promising to me. However, the only problem is that I can't find any real information about it besides AI overviews. I'm starting to believe this isn't a viable option to consider. If anyone has real information about this career, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it.
If my strengths are helping people and acceptance what types of careers or industries might best fit me ?
What other strengths or experiences do i need for this career.
How can you best find internships, jobs, networking opportunities and etc in college Is it mainly by asking your professors and other staff members?
Wow, it has been way too long since I've used this. Well, here are some updates about myself: I'm sixteen now, I just finished 10th grade at JD Clement Early College, and I've decided that I want to major in English and minor in journalism. I actually joined Hillside's theatre department and jazz band (playing the guitar), and I was second-cast (behind a senior) for a main role in Seussical: the Musical as Jojo. I'm mainly invested in my creative writing now, and have a few manuscripts of stories that I've already finished—although I will continue doing theatre and jazz band. I know that I may not make much money from publishing books, and I've decided that I would also like to find a job that is still related to writing, even if it isn't fictional writing. Should I just talk to people in the English department?
If you were a business student again, what would you do differently to better prepare for your career?
I am currently a undergraduate junior majoring in accounting and a minor in international business. I want to make sure I'm using my time in college wisely to prepare for the real world.
What careers are available in Environmental science ? #Spring26
I am interested in learning about Environmental science career paths.
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
How to create a professional resume for attachment/ internship for a Data Science student?
I'm a data science student at the University of Zimbabwe, and I'm about to apply for 1 year attachment, but i don't know how to qualify for the entry level positions
What is the best approach to getting accepted by employers?
The closer I get to graduating high school, the more nervous I am to get a job. I just want to be able to show employers I want work. Without a job I just get lazier and put my skills to waste. I want to be able to use the skills I gained throughout high school and Tech schools.
How do I build a future that feels like my own?
As an incoming freshman nursing student, I know that the definition of success in the industry is finding a role that provides care but also has substantial pay scales as well, which is why many in the industry head to hospitals or private practice. However, I want to build a successful future where I give back to my community, while caring for myself financially and mentally. I do not want the burnout I see from so many, but feel called to this industry and to serve others due to my own life experiences. What tips do you have for building my own future and not what society labels as successful?
Which careers are the most AI proof, and involves hands on work.
I want to find a career that is long term, and will not be affected badly by AI so I don't risk losing my job.
What are the best steps to take to help in achieving a career as an Anesthesiologist?
I am a BIO Major and have taken all requirements to meet graduation, but now I would like to know the next steps to take; LECOM or other post graduate courses. Which would benefit me to reaching my career goal?
What degree do you have to get to become a food scientist?
What degree do you have to get to become a food scientist? I am currently pursuing a degree in molecular biology, but my academic advisor said I should also pursue a minor in nutrition.
What opportunities are available for registered dietitians in corporate environments ?
I am interested in exploring the corporate world in the future.
How would you go about researching career options that align with your passions and where you want to be in life?
When selecting my major, I decided on Management because of the flexibility it allowed me when it came to careers. However, I am unsure of what exactly it is I want to go into. I know there are careers out there that can strike the sweet spot between what I love and what I want to achieve professionally--but how do I find them?
How do I get a job in the field I want with no prior expierence or without knowing anyone in the field? #Spring26
I am a sophmore in college at Southwestern University. I am extremely interested in working in history, somewhere like a musem curator. I love to study and read history. #Spring26
What are the key challenges and expectations that students typically find during law school, and how do these experiences prepare them for their future legal careers ?
What should I expect to find when I get into law school? What's the work like after college?
“What questions do you wish students asked more often when they are exploring healthcare careers”?
I am testing this site before sharing it with my students and hoping to provide them a good place to start when using this.
How do i know when to commit to my dream job at a young age?
How do I know when to commit to chase my dream job at a young age. I don't really know when to be ready to commit to chase my dream job at a young age..
What are the pros and cons of a marketing field?
Hello, I am a Crane Middle School student and I personally don’t know what job I would like to do in the future. A job I have the most interest in is something in the business or marketing field preferably the job Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists or a salesperson. This is due to me being in girl scouts selling cookies and being told I'm good with my words and selling. I also made a small business where I sold squishies and I figured out which products sold the most and invested into the product by looking at which ones sold best color wise and animal wise. This career relates to my hobbies and life because I always liked selling products to people. What advice would you give a middle schooler to start practicing marketing skills now?
Which STEM jobs have the most employment?
I just want to know what are the most employed stem jobs
What kind of career option do biology student have?
I really wants to become a surgeon but since this path is competitive I want to know about other job option for student like me so that I would not regret, it’s already my last year in high school and I don’t know any other job option than the common one.
How do I choose what career to follow if I have multiple options??
the careers I am stuck with is photography, film,architexture,archeologist i want to enjoy my career while still being payed enough to live comfortably
What are different jobs I could have as a social worker?
I'm considering this career.
What to choose for my master What options I can get with my background for my master? How can I choose subjects keeping my all interest alligned??
I am a 26 year old female from India, my education background are as follow: 1. Graduated school in 2019 with science (physics, chemistry, maths, biology) with 67% 2. Graduated college in August, 2022 (2019-2022) in Bsc Economics (minor in maths and statistics) with 7.34 CGPA from Asutosh College, Kolkata (under Calcutta University) 3. I tried for going Canada to do a diploma in business development management but failed due to financial and other external problems. 4. I started preparing for Banking Exams from December, 2022. 5. I started an accountancy course from April, 2023 to May 2024 along with Banking Exams preperation. 6. When I saw I was not getting any closer I left banking exam preperation on September, 2024. 7. I started a data analysis course on October, 2024 and its still going on. 8. I also started working as a receptionist at a CA firm from January, 2025. 9. From September, 2025 I started a data analyst internship which ended on January, 2026. 10. I am doing the data analysis course along with working so its taking time to finish. 11. I prefer a practical heavy subject rather than theory heavy. 12. I want to start earning right after my master's graduation. 13. Also I want to keep my options open for public policy or pdh from abroad.
I'm really struggling with deciding what I want to do with my life and what to study in high school and college, so please give me advice!
I'm getting to the point of I want to pull my hair out because I have to choose a track to go down to graduate high school and I want to be an FBI Agent, but nothing else interests me!
To all the professionals that struggled deciding between multiple careers: How did you decide and what did you choose??
I want to be an FBI Special Agent, but I also want to be a veterinary physical therapist