Career questions tagged career-choice
How can a student learning web development and accounting stand out and secure employment in a severely constrained local economy?
Hello professionals, I am currently a commerce student proactively expanding my skill set by learning web development, including both front-end and full-stack concepts, alongside accounting and business fundamentals. My goal is to build a sustainable career that bridges my knowledge of business operations with practical software solutions. However, I am navigating an extremely challenging economic environment in my region. Local job opportunities in the traditional market are scarce and hyper-competitive, with high unemployment rates and minimal entry-level roles. Additionally, access to mainstream international freelancing platforms and remote work infrastructure is heavily restricted or inaccessible for most students in my area, leaving few direct pathways to earn online or gain formal local experience. Given these systemic barriers and the lack of traditional career entry points, I want to ensure that my self-driven learning leads to tangible outcomes. I would appreciate advice on the following: Alternative Pathways: How can a self-taught student build verifiable experience and credibility when standard local job listings and freelance marketplaces are not viable options? Skill Combination: What specific types of roles, projects, or niche services benefit most from a combined background in commerce, accounting, and web programming? Remote Outreach: What strategic steps can an applicant take to connect directly with international clients, open-source communities, or global companies without relying on traditional freelancing hubs? Portfolio Strategy: What kinds of practical projects can I build to demonstrate value to potential employers despite a lack of formal workplace experience? Thank you for sharing your insight and guidance.
Is architecture a good career choice for me If so, what are some ways to pursue it??
I enjoy drawing and designing things, but I worry that I wouldn't be cut out to do it for a living. I'm not sure how being and architect would really look, or if it would even be a good career choice. I'd like to explore it some more, though, and am wondering what sorts of things people can do to explore architecture more.
what to help me with in goat showmanship?
What is your goat's breed, age, birthdate, and weight? What does the official USDA scrapie tag number mean?
I'm turning 14 in a few days, is there any good jobs to work at in Statesville, NC?
i need to find one near where i live so i can get there faster, im still in school and i need to find one that i can do at 5-8.
what to do to help me in horseback riding ?
how to help me with horse back riding and make a profession job out for this
How do you ask for informational interviews?
I have been told that asking for brief informational interviews from connections is a good way to learn more about industries. What I don't know is how to ask for them. Is there a preferred channel of communication? What level of formality is expected? Are there expected social rules I haven't forseen?
What are some ways that have helped you while working at home?
I have had multiple work-from-home internships, and it just didn't sit right with me. I want to work onsite where I can see the people, body language, and all that. Even though working from home provided comfort without the commuting, dressing up, and the hassle of getting on time. I just can't help working soon in a remote setting. For those working at home, how do you survive it?
What factors should I consider when choosing a career, like salary, education, work-life balance, or job opportunities?
I just don't want to go to more than 4 years in school.
What should a high school student do now to explore different careers and find what they enjoy?
I go to a private school with limited options.
How did you figure out what career was right for you?
How did you figure out what career was right for you?
How to figure out what to be?
How do you figure out what you want to do after Highschool if you don't know what you want to be?
What was your toughest job assignment, as an engineer?
can you elaborate on how it was and what you like best/least about working as an engineer? Like was this what u were expecting before going into the field?
My question is what would a day-in-the-life of an electrical engineer consist of Would this job require college/schooling/an apprenticeship as-well??
I'm in 11th grade and I honestly have a rough idea on what I'm interested in pursuing (Electrical Engineering) but I don't know for sure if this is the career for me. I know it requires a lot of brainpower and it is a harder career to pursue. My dad said basically I would be guiding the electricians on the job site and mostly sitting creating designs/etc. not really doing the hard hands-on work that beats up your body. I have good grades and a high GPA, I have a 23 on the ACT (still trying to improve that), and I live in Southern Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. I would like to help people when I get older, preferably directly and indirectly. And I don't really want to sit in a desk ALL day, but I don't mind the occasional couple hours of working while sitting. I don't think I'd want to go into the military. I know that I'm probably gonna need to go to some sort of school after high-school to cover Tri-Care for my medical stuff. I don't know how long I would need to go to school for though.
How do I narrow my career/ major choices after high school.?
In G11 and I have no clue what I want to do.
Why are subject choices important for future study and career opportunities?
For Gr 9 learners going to Gr10
How to find what interests me ?
I am a high school student interested in engineering and maths, but I am confused about which college major to choose. I keep joining different courses, but I still cannot find my real interest, and college applications are coming up soon. I feel stressed and unsure about what to pursue in the future. How can I choose the right engineering or math-related major, and what should I consider when making this decision?
What are some different ways I can get my name out to share my music?
I'm a 14 year old high school student, I make music and want to possibly pursue it as a career. My only thing is that I don't know how to get my name out, I've tried social media but it hasn't seemed to work out.
what other type of careers could I think about if I've been thinking about physical therapy?
Physical therapy is my first option when it comes to a career I would enjoy. I haven't really thought about other careers. If physical therapy interests me, I would like to know other careers that are similar to that that you might have thought of and that would most likely interest me as well.
what are some good medical field jobs?
I am interested in things like physical therapy and veterinary I like helping with stuff like that. I am a sophomore in high school and I just don't know what I entirely want to do yet so I was hoping to hear from people who have all sorts of different jobs in the medical field.
What is physical therapy look like as a career path?
What does a normal day in a physical therapy place look like because that is my main choice of a future career and I want to see if it's actually a good fit for me. I'm interested in learning why things are hurting or like why things happen in the human body. I was also wondering what are some positives of the career and what are some negatives? I've never heard any negatives. How do you manage your time between schooling and normal life? I know there are lots of years to be able to have your degree.
Which careers would be a good fit for someone analytical, problem-solving, people-oriented & creative ?
Hi all, I'm no longer a student; I've studied veterinary medicine, an additional Master's in Business Management, and subsequently have gained work experience in pharmaceutical research (consisted a lot of project coordination & management). I've never really known what a good career would be for me and I'm not so sure anymore about the research industry, a.o. due to required niche expertises (which I don't have), and due to having to focus on such specific and narrow things. Over the years I managed to pinpoint what I like in a job a bit more. These are mainly: - Analytical thinking, solving problems or improving situations. (People haven't always appreciated me challenging situations or trying to think of better ways to do something, since that was never my responsibility). - Working with people & different backgrounds; maintaining close contact, frequently checking in, exchanging feedback & experiences, supporting people or helping them to improve situations. A job without this personal aspect drains me. - Strategic thinking and seeing the bigger picture. I get bored quickly and don't really get motivated from having to focus on details, detailed processes, etc. I get a lot of energy from being able to think about the bigger picture, about strategy, about how to come up with new concepts/processes or improvements to existing ones. - I like learning about new things, regardless of what it is. I'm someone who digs deep in new information and really wants to understand how something works. On the flipside, I get bored quickly once I've figured something out, so e.g. repeating the same project or process drains me. - Serving as a supportive lead/spokesperson for teams or colleagues' needs or issues. I'm not afraid to challenge systems or processes when I think it can benefit others to change them. - Figuring out dynamics between people in a work setting; how someone is affecting others or affecting processes, how to motivate people, how to help others be more satisfied and content in their work. It's maybe a lot of information I've given, but my question is; are there careers you think of that fit with these interests? Either related to my background or totally disregarding it. Thank you very much in advance!
As a student, Is Welding a Good Career Choice for the Future?
I’m a student and I’ve recently become interested in welding. I already know a little about it and would like to learn more through practical experience. I am thinking about joining a welding company as a beginner and building my skills from there. But I am wondering if welding is a good career choice for the long term. For anyone who works in welding or has experience in this field, I would really appreciate your honest advice. Is there good career growth in welding? Can I build a stable future by starting with a welding company and gaining experience over time?
Which course?
I am really confused about which course will be really good for me to come back? One more information I want to mention here about me is I had also worked as an accountant in India for almost 1 year, 9-10 years ago Please suggest me a course.
Which career or profession should fit, and am I on the right track, or what area do I need to develop? I want to land in an abroad job in another 4-month span
Hi there, I have 6 years of experience in office administration and business operations, and also my base is that I have a bachelor's in statistics, a PGDPM in HR&IR, and recently I've completed CAPM as well. I have hands-on knowledge about the AI tools, and I have completed certifications like AI Mastery in AI Tools and Claude-powered project management also. Could you help me to choose which path I should choose and which one has future options in my career?
Does anyone have advice on careers and pathways to them?
Hi everyone, I am a finance major but I recently did an internship and I didn't love the work I was doing. I now am confused on whether to change my major or not. I know I don't want to sit at a desk all day. I was thinking of switching it to marketing or even switching to kinesiology and becoming a Physical Therapist. I have also thought about Law. Any insight on careers and pathways would be super helpful!
Anyone who started welding specifically for small DIY or art projects, what setup would you recommend?
I’ve been thinking about getting into welding, mostly for small creative projects rather than anything serious or structural. I’d like to make things like simple lawn art, garden decorations, small flowers, animals, signs, and other decorative pieces from scrap metal. I’ve seen some really cool metal art made from old horseshoes, tools, pipes, and other pieces of steel. The problem is I’ve never actually welded before, so I’m wondering where a complete beginner should start. As someone suggest me the Grofab Welding Services company but I need more options where I can explore my skills.
I am a 17 year old male in St. Louis, MO trying to start a career for welding. What can I do to get started on this career?
I'm trying to become successful in the near future and do welding. Can I get any tips on what I can do once i get started?
What career(s) or industries might best fit me?
I'm good at reading, writing, I'm creative, and I'm decently with technology. My hobbies are reading, playing games, and and watching TV shows. I'm none-too-great with math, though. I'm interested in becoming something like a librarian or someone who helps manage files. What strength(s)/experience(s) do you recommend for the careers in question? How can I utilize what I'm good at to find a job/start a career in one of those fields?
Why does tech feel so immoral?
Why does tech feel so immoral? I'm a computer science student having a change of heart regarding my degree. I don't think it's helping humans more than doing the opposite of that. I think I wanted to go for something that involves more activism like journalism or law. Fields which actually help solve world problems. I'm stuck and in need of direction. Someone please help me
Is Philosophy a good choice?
As far as I know, Philosophy doesn't have many career options in it. Teacher, policy maker/defining ethics and like, someone who spreads their ideas through social media, author -- are some I am aware of. But does anything else also exist? What does a philosopher earn on average? Can there be time/researches and such things available, like in the Age of Philosophers - where they spread many ideas and such? Mainly, are Philosophers even recognised nowadays? What do the ones who have done a degree in philosophy do now-a-days?