Career questions tagged future-planning
How can I combine my professional work experience, undergraduate major, and minor to become a competitive applicant for a master’s program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
I am a mid-career fashion industry professional transitioning into academia and education. I have extensive experience in production, quality control, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational processes within the fashion industry. I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in Communications (Rhetoric & Advocacy) at Baruch College and a psychology minor with the goal of pursuing graduate study in Industrial/Organizational Psychology right after obtaining my bachelor's degree. My long-term goal is to combine industry expertise, research, and education — potentially through teaching, consulting, or organizational development work focused on workplace systems, leadership, and decision-making within creative industries. As an adult student and working professional making a career pivot, I would appreciate advice on: -what experiences or skills I should prioritize during my undergraduate studies, -how to position prior industry experience for graduate admissions, and -what makes a nontraditional applicant competitive for I-O psychology master’s programs.
How can I choose high-paying A-Level subjects if I don’t want to go into medicine?
Hi! I’m currently an O-Level student studying in Riyadh at PISES, and I’ll be starting A-Levels soon. I took Biology as my main subject in O-Levels, but I’m sure that I don’t want to go into the medical field. I’m honestly very confused about what to choose next. I’m mainly interested in a career that has strong earning potential, and I’m open to learning new skills because I adapt easily. However, I don’t have any background or experience in IT, computer science, or business, so I’m not sure if those fields would be suitable for me or how hard it would be to transition into them. Since I live in Riyadh, I’d also like advice that considers job opportunities and demand in Saudi Arabia. My parents are also encouraging me to choose a career path that is financially stable and has good future prospects. What A-Level subject combinations and career paths would you recommend for someone like me who wants a high-income career, doesn’t want medicine, and is willing to learn from scratch? Thank you so much for your time and guidance!