5 answers
4
Asked 928 views

Do you believe in determining your fate through education or do you believe in more of a"whatever happens, happens" approach when it comes to schools and careers?

Sometimes I think that no matter where I end up or what I do, I will find a way to enjoy it. I was wondering if anyone shares this view or opposes it. #career #fate #college #jobs #life #destiny

life destiny fate
Answer This

+25 Karma if successful
From: You
To: Friend
Subject: Career question for you
4

5 answers

1
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Ken’s Answer

Here are some interesting viewpoints:

The Value of College

https://medium.com/the-mission/the-value-of-the-college-degree-is-crashing-heres-how-to-fix-it-cd7a1e116396

Should You Go To College

https://medium.com/the-mission/high-school-is-over-should-you-go-to-college-b5b6db6f6712

My Biggest Regret: Going to College

https://medium.com/the-mission/my-biggest-regret-in-life-going-to-college-ef2068f179cf

What should I do next:

https://medium.com/@tiffany.sun/when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-life-read-this-5b87691af0a
1
1
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Ken’s Answer

Based upon my many years in Human Resources and College Recruiting, here is a path that will allow you to become more familiar with your suitability for careers and proceed in a manner which will allow you to have more of a certainty of a positive result in the end.


Getting to know yourself and how your personality traits relate to people involved in various career opportunities is very important in your decision making process. During my many years in Human Resources and College Recruiting, I ran across too many students who had skipped this very important step and ended up in a job situation which for which they were not well suited. Selecting a career area is like buying a pair of shoes. First you have to be properly fitted for the correct size, and then you need to try on and walk in the various shoe options to determine which is fits the best and is most comfortable for you to wear. Following are some important steps which I developed during my career which have been helpful to many .

Ken recommends the following next steps:

The first step is to take an interest and aptitude test and have it interpreted by your school counselor to see if you share the personality traits necessary to enter the field. You might want to do this again upon entry into college, as the interpretation might differ slightly due to the course offering of the school. However, do not wait until entering college, as the information from the test will help to determine the courses that you take in high school. Too many students, due to poor planning, end up paying for courses in college which they could have taken for free in high school.
Next, when you have the results of the testing, talk to the person at your high school and college who tracks and works with graduates to arrange to talk to, visit, and possibly shadow people doing what you think that you might want to do, so that you can get know what they are doing and how they got there. Here are some tips: ## http://www.wikihow.com/Network ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/nonawkward-ways-to-start-and-end-networking-conversations ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/4-questions-to-ask-your-network-besides-can-you-get-me-a-job?ref=carousel-slide-1 ##
Locate and attend meetings of professional associations to which people who are doing what you think that you want to do belong, so that you can get their advice. These associations may offer or know of intern, coop, shadowing, and scholarship opportunities. These associations are the means whereby the professionals keep abreast of their career area following college and advance in their career. You can locate them by asking your school academic advisor, favorite teachers, and the reference librarian at your local library. Here are some tips: ## https://www.careeronestop.org/BusinessCenter/Toolkit/find-professional-associations.aspx?&frd=true ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-tips-for-navigating-your-first-networking-event ##
It is very important to express your appreciation to those who help you along the way to be able to continue to receive helpful information and to create important networking contacts along the way. Here are some good tips: ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-informational-interview-thank-you-note-smart-people-know-to-send?ref=recently-published-2 ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-tips-for-writing-a-thank-you-note-thatll-make-you-look-like-the-best-candidate-alive?bsft_eid=7e230cba-a92f-4ec7-8ca3-2f50c8fc9c3c&bsft_pid=d08b95c2-bc8f-4eae-8618-d0826841a284&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_20171020&utm_source=blueshift&utm_content=daily_20171020&bsft_clkid=edfe52ae-9e40-4d90-8e6a-e0bb76116570&bsft_uid=54658fa1-0090-41fd-b88c-20a86c513a6c&bsft_mid=214115cb-cca2-4aec-aa86-92a31d371185&bsft_pp=2 ##
1
1
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Lashay’s Answer

Hi Brenna: You sound like an extrovert. Extroverts enjoy being around people and can make things fun for themselves by engaging in the moment. You're outlook on life, as you stated it, will make it easier for you to network with others and to potentially grow in a work environment. I would only add for you to, for a time, be intentional with your career field. You may not need to choose only one job title but attempt to chose a field in which to study and you seem like you will be happy working in multiple job titles within a certain area. Having a field selected helps smooth out the conversation with employers in an interview and in networking situations like job fairs. You should be able to clearly state why you chose to study a particular area (any reason except for the money or time off or someone told you to should be safe). Feel free to write another question for help with how to state you reason, including your major if you'd like. Hope this helped and best of luck with everything!
Thank you comment icon Hi Lashay! I know it has been a while since you posted this, and a lot has changed for me with schools. You said to be intentional with my area of study, but I have a problem with committing to just ONE area! I want to continue to pursue music (I have been accepted into Florida State University for music performance), but I also want to study an outside field, as 1) The Performing Arts is a scary path (especially since I am no prodigy) 2) I have man interests outside of music that I wish to continue. I am currently looking at double majoring with Performance and International Affairs but at Florida State it would take 5 years and Florida's Bright Futures may not cover an extra year of tuition Thanks for listening, haha Brenna
Thank you comment icon Hello Again Brenna. I am glad to see that you have been thinking about my feedback. I agree with you that the arts can be risky while building your portfolio and experience. I like he idea of having another skill set and education base from which to draw and work within for financial stability. I tend to encourage ensuring that you have a good amount of interest in the non-art field that you pursue as well. Potential employers can easily identify your genuine interest when interviewing. It also makes it easier to explain you reason for pursuing a job/career. I sincerely wish you the best in your pursuits. All the best, Lashay Lashay Taylor
1
1
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Krista’s Answer

I believe the universe it there to guide you, but you can't sit back and relax and wait till that pot of gold will be placed in front of you. The only way to create success is to keep moving and to keep learning. You used the right word, education. Educate yourself, through school, a documentary, research, a book or an online course. So many different options.

Find your WHY. What is it that makes you smile and want to come out of bed, become an expert in that and that will be your key to success and happiness.

Krista recommends the following next steps:

Make a plan for everything in your life. Plan social time, plan time to research more about things you like, plan time to exercise and try different things. Try to find work in the field of your passion and research what it is you need to become an expert in that field.
1
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Simeon’s Answer

It's both. There's a lot of luck and change when it comes to one's career path. So much can change based off of which friends you make and which companies happen to be hiring when you start out in your chosen career. All we can do is manage the chance a bit by networking and making sure we have degrees and certifications that are well-rounded and give us options.
0