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why is a right career difficult to find?

why is a right career difficult to find?

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Mark’s Answer

Linda and Rita provide some good insights... One of my children struggled through career thoughts even-though she took aptitude tests in high school but once in college, was still uncertain on career direction.... One of the biggest asset for us was to network with academic advisors, professors, or colleagues who understand your strengths and personality characteristics who can provide advice from their experiences on job strategies. Thus, it is best you to assess multiple input and do a self-evaluation on what is important to you:
1. Financial goals
2. Cultural standards
3. Job Locations
4. Passions - what excites you when you wake-up in the morning
5. Read on various career opportunities -- understand requirements
At the end, career paths are individual as only you know what provides you passion for success... Try to network with those you respect in both academia and in your social network to provide advice which you can balance against the 5 points above to determine a direction going forward. Hope this helps.
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Rita’s Answer

I think finding the right job is hard because you don't really know what the job entails until you start working. I wanted to be a doctor and after undergraduate, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of residency, it wasn't what I expected but after so much money and years of learning, it's too late to change to another job. Every job has it's pros and cons. You just need to figure what job works best for you.
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Linda’s Answer

Well I believe the right career is hard to find if you are not in sink with your passion. Remember your choice for a career is one of the biggest decisions and opportunities you will make in your lifetime, this is what you will spend the majority of your time on this planet doing. So this is no small thing and takes all of your curiosity and energy and positivity. The first thing you must answer for yourself is if you didn't have to work because you were independently wealthy, what would you do with your time that you loved and enjoyed most. Find the answer to that question and then find someone who will pay you to do it for there is where your passion lies. Be true to yourself in this endeavor and follow your heart it will lead you to your dreams , with hard work and integrity a happy life spent.
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Simona’s Answer

Hi Martins - some of the reasons why it can be hard to find a job or a right career can be competitive job market, a lack of available jobs, a lack of experience or the wrong experience, and a lack of the right skills. I think first you need to define what area you would like to work in, then research about job opportunities in your area, and what skills are required. Developing personal skills is a journey, even if you qualify at school, when you move into a new job for you, you will see that you may need other skills, and you will learn also on the job. I did not settle immediately in the first role I did, and that is not because I did not like it, but I had to adapt and be able to react to changes which were above and beyond me. It's a journey.

All the best.
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Teresa’s Answer

Hello Martins!

Consider the journey to the perfect career as a thrilling adventure of discovery, where your talents and passions continuously evolve. It's common to have preconceived notions about a certain job or career path, only to realize it's different once you're in it. This isn't a setback, but rather an opportunity for change and growth. I encourage you to focus on identifying the aspects of a career that align with your unique abilities and interests. Remember, there's a multitude of versatile skills, such as project management, organization, and interpersonal skills, that are valuable in various roles across diverse industries. Recognizing these skills can offer you the flexibility to adapt and develop abilities that apply to numerous positions, especially if your initial choice doesn't suit you perfectly.

Enjoy the journey! You've got this, Martins!
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Ádám’s Answer

Hi Martins!

I feel for you! :) Finding your perfect dream scenario you will want to do in the future is super hard. For me what worked is, try to bang on doors and try to ask someone about the job roles you are possibly interested in.
Also you can find a generic "decent" profession and work from there after University, but keep in mind it is going to be harder that way.
I did that, I had no clue what to learn at University even, I just knew that a generic finance-related position would be perfect for me.
When learning the subjects like accounting and credit management I found that the ever-changing environment and the challenges within it are what makes things exciting for me.
All job positions have mixed elements regarding creativity, monotonous tasks etc.
Also keep in mind that completing a degree is not final, meaning you have to work in the designated role. You can always get a second degree, or with difficulty you can start out in your desired role, just the start is going to be tougher.

The best advice I would give you as a new employee (working for 3 years now), is to find your personality, what excites you regarding professional assignments in school as well, and go from there.
My favorite situations in business situations are, when some tool stops working, and as we are approaching the deadline we have to figure out how to hand in certain documents to comply with country rules.

Hope my advice helped some!
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