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How should I choose my career, based if interests or what I believe is possible?
I’m a 11th grade student who cannot find a career path to go down. I want to find a career that’s trade related but at the same time I have interests in being a nurse who can help others out. #career-path
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Kody’s Answer
This is probably the most important question you could ever ask yourself.
My advice is that you shadow someone in a field that you are interested in. People are very willing and open to shadowing. You will be able to see what they do, and you can see if you are interested in something like that.
If after that you still do not know, you should take a year off and just work different jobs and research. You shouldn't waste money on college when it is so expensive if you don't even know if that is something you don't want to do.
That being said, nurses will be in high demand for a long time. Especially with the baby boomers getting older, there will most likely be a shortage (even bigger shortage than there is now).
My advice is that you shadow someone in a field that you are interested in. People are very willing and open to shadowing. You will be able to see what they do, and you can see if you are interested in something like that.
If after that you still do not know, you should take a year off and just work different jobs and research. You shouldn't waste money on college when it is so expensive if you don't even know if that is something you don't want to do.
That being said, nurses will be in high demand for a long time. Especially with the baby boomers getting older, there will most likely be a shortage (even bigger shortage than there is now).
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Rebecca’s Answer
I suggest you better choose a career that you are interested. When you start working, you have to work on the job 8 hours a days at least (I assume typical job working hours). It is really a pain if you do not like the job.
A trade related job and a nurse is very different. It is hardly to work on both as the same time. In fact, all jobs can make contribution to the community.
If you would like to take a trade related career, you may consider to take commerce related subjects as your major in the college.
On the other hand, a nurse requires professional qualification. You needs to take nursing subjects in the college and obtain recognized qualification before you can practice this career.
If you cannot make up your mind, you can seek advice from the career counselor in school. In case you can find someone who really works in these industry, you can also speak to them to acquire better understanding.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
A trade related job and a nurse is very different. It is hardly to work on both as the same time. In fact, all jobs can make contribution to the community.
If you would like to take a trade related career, you may consider to take commerce related subjects as your major in the college.
On the other hand, a nurse requires professional qualification. You needs to take nursing subjects in the college and obtain recognized qualification before you can practice this career.
If you cannot make up your mind, you can seek advice from the career counselor in school. In case you can find someone who really works in these industry, you can also speak to them to acquire better understanding.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Victor,
I think that doing something that interests you is the best way to enter the workforce. This is because work is sometimes going to be hard. You will need to be passionate about what you do during those hard times. You will still want to do what you do even when it is not fun. Now it is important to note that what you are interested in today may bore you in the future. As a human being, your interests and passions will change. This is not a bad thing. That is what growth is about. When I started working, I was of the mindset that I would just take any job and make it work. It was only then that I found something that I was interested in - teaching people how to be better at their jobs. I became a corporate instructor. Over time I learned that what I really liked was creating the content rather than teaching it. This was a process that occurred over years. Throughout this time, I did change employers because while I loved training, I did not always love who I did it for.
Gloria
I think that doing something that interests you is the best way to enter the workforce. This is because work is sometimes going to be hard. You will need to be passionate about what you do during those hard times. You will still want to do what you do even when it is not fun. Now it is important to note that what you are interested in today may bore you in the future. As a human being, your interests and passions will change. This is not a bad thing. That is what growth is about. When I started working, I was of the mindset that I would just take any job and make it work. It was only then that I found something that I was interested in - teaching people how to be better at their jobs. I became a corporate instructor. Over time I learned that what I really liked was creating the content rather than teaching it. This was a process that occurred over years. Throughout this time, I did change employers because while I loved training, I did not always love who I did it for.
Gloria
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Howard’s Answer
I suggest that you choose a career that you are interested in. Follow your motivations and try to get a volunteer project in a hospital where you may be able to meet with a nurse and understand exactly your responsibilities. It is highly significant that you choose a job that you will love. It makes all the difference in the world.
Speak to your guidance counselor and see if they can help you work as a volunteer in a hospital. Helping others is such a rewarding profession. I wish you the very best Victor.
Speak to your guidance counselor and see if they can help you work as a volunteer in a hospital. Helping others is such a rewarding profession. I wish you the very best Victor.
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi Victor,
If you're interested in a career that is trade related, but also passionate about helping others as in the medical services industry, I would recommend looking into companies that manufacture and/or sell medical devices as this could be a career path that strikes a good balance between the two. A few prominent corporations that come to mind are Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abott Laboratories, Cardinal Health, Stryker. There are so many opportunities in the medical device industry that would enable hands-on interaction with healthcare workers, and it is work that is truly important and makes a difference in peoples' lives. If you haven't already, I would recommend creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting virtually with your family members or family friends to begin growing a network. From there, you could research these companies and connect with individuals that work in various roles at these companies and set up virtual informational interviews to ask questions and learn more about the roles and companies, what these individuals like and dislike about the work, and what a "day in the life" might look like.
Good luck!
Dan
If you're interested in a career that is trade related, but also passionate about helping others as in the medical services industry, I would recommend looking into companies that manufacture and/or sell medical devices as this could be a career path that strikes a good balance between the two. A few prominent corporations that come to mind are Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abott Laboratories, Cardinal Health, Stryker. There are so many opportunities in the medical device industry that would enable hands-on interaction with healthcare workers, and it is work that is truly important and makes a difference in peoples' lives. If you haven't already, I would recommend creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting virtually with your family members or family friends to begin growing a network. From there, you could research these companies and connect with individuals that work in various roles at these companies and set up virtual informational interviews to ask questions and learn more about the roles and companies, what these individuals like and dislike about the work, and what a "day in the life" might look like.
Good luck!
Dan