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Novella
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
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What is the best career for me based on my favorite subjects and activities?
I'm a 7th grader just starting looking for a career that is good for me. My favorite subjects are math and science and ELA. Some sports I play are soccer and volleyball. I like to creative write and draw, and read if I find an interesting book.
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Tammy Prosser
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Buffalo, New York
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Tammy’s Answer
Hi Novella! I love that you are already thinking about your career path in 7th grade! This is exactly the right time to start exploring. Have you considered some of the STEAM careers? Given that you like math and science and art, there are a variety of choices to think about.
You can try looking at this website: https://www.onetonline.org/
It has over 1000 career options and you can sort them into categories.
Another thing you should do is talk to your school counselor and ask to take a career interest survey. It’s a bunch of questions that will help you narrow down some career paths you might be interested in. Your counselor can also help you think about careers and set you up to take the right set of classes in 8th grade for the path you want to be on (like algebra and advanced science).
It’s so great you are thinking ahead now but also remember that you don’t have to figure everything out yet. Sometimes our paths change as we get older and that’s ok too! Just be open to new experiences and observe the world around you. Maybe you can shadow some family members or neighbors at work for the day to get a sense of what they do or do some volunteer activities over the summer to see what you might like. It’s really exciting to start thinking about your future, but in the meantime, don’t forget to enjoy the present! Regardless of what career path you choose, working hard in school and doing your best in your classes right now is a great place to start as it will set you up for your future.
You can try looking at this website: https://www.onetonline.org/
It has over 1000 career options and you can sort them into categories.
Another thing you should do is talk to your school counselor and ask to take a career interest survey. It’s a bunch of questions that will help you narrow down some career paths you might be interested in. Your counselor can also help you think about careers and set you up to take the right set of classes in 8th grade for the path you want to be on (like algebra and advanced science).
It’s so great you are thinking ahead now but also remember that you don’t have to figure everything out yet. Sometimes our paths change as we get older and that’s ok too! Just be open to new experiences and observe the world around you. Maybe you can shadow some family members or neighbors at work for the day to get a sense of what they do or do some volunteer activities over the summer to see what you might like. It’s really exciting to start thinking about your future, but in the meantime, don’t forget to enjoy the present! Regardless of what career path you choose, working hard in school and doing your best in your classes right now is a great place to start as it will set you up for your future.
Daniel Kivel-Goldstein, CHIA, MBA
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I would look into a coding or computer science elective when you get to high school. Having a good understanding of basic math has paved many opportunities for me, but AI and computer programming are the future of math and science. Instead of running tests like they used to, most companies are simulating these tests. Being able to do this will guarantee a reliable income in your career and allow you to retire early if you learn how to budget and invest.