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Which career goal is best for me?
My career goal is to boost my networking capabilities in order to find my career. #career
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Lucie’s Answer
Hello Thomas!
Way to go! Networking is definitely a great way to understand a career path and career goals.
I will focus more on your questions: Which career goal is best for me?
I think that in order to get or reach your career goal really depends on figuring out what your career goal is in the first place.
Everyone has a different one, and even the word career has a different definition whether you talk to a doctor or a lawyer.
In my opinion, the best way to answer you question is:
#1 What is your goal?
A more generic way to approach a career goal is: what is your goal in life?
Do you want to become rich and famous? do you want to make an impact? if yes, to what scale? your loved ones, your town, the society, etc.
Defining goals are extremely important in life because they are the essence of your motivation, and without motivation you can't accomplish much. So first, try to know what motivates you, what you like, what makes YOU.
#2 What kind of career is for you?
You don't mention what career path you have taken, or career you are thinking on taking, but that is also very important.
If one of your life goal is to become rich and your current role does not align with this, or does not have the opportunities to move you towards this goal, then you should reconsider your career path and move towards a field that is more aligned with your expectations.
#3 Link it all together
In the end, everyone has a different career goal, dreams and hopes, how to reach them really depends on how well we understand ourselves, how hard and how willing we are to reach and work for them.
Definitely start some networking: Volunteering, LinkedIn, Meetups, etc.
Sky is the limit!
Hope this helps,
Cheers
Way to go! Networking is definitely a great way to understand a career path and career goals.
I will focus more on your questions: Which career goal is best for me?
I think that in order to get or reach your career goal really depends on figuring out what your career goal is in the first place.
Everyone has a different one, and even the word career has a different definition whether you talk to a doctor or a lawyer.
In my opinion, the best way to answer you question is:
#1 What is your goal?
A more generic way to approach a career goal is: what is your goal in life?
Do you want to become rich and famous? do you want to make an impact? if yes, to what scale? your loved ones, your town, the society, etc.
Defining goals are extremely important in life because they are the essence of your motivation, and without motivation you can't accomplish much. So first, try to know what motivates you, what you like, what makes YOU.
#2 What kind of career is for you?
You don't mention what career path you have taken, or career you are thinking on taking, but that is also very important.
If one of your life goal is to become rich and your current role does not align with this, or does not have the opportunities to move you towards this goal, then you should reconsider your career path and move towards a field that is more aligned with your expectations.
#3 Link it all together
In the end, everyone has a different career goal, dreams and hopes, how to reach them really depends on how well we understand ourselves, how hard and how willing we are to reach and work for them.
Definitely start some networking: Volunteering, LinkedIn, Meetups, etc.
Sky is the limit!
Hope this helps,
Cheers
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Dana’s Answer
Hi there! In order to boost your networking, you can do the following things:
✔️ Create a Linkedin profile. Linkedin is one of the best places to boost your networking. It also presents open job positions and other career opportunities. You can connect to people you know and connect through them with others. Be sure to have a detailed profile. You can take a look at my profile if you want: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-paduraru/
✔️ Apply to internships and get involved in career events. Here is an example career event: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/internship-experience-uk/?utm_source=ieuk_linkedIn#Find%20a%20sector
I also have a detailed answer on applying for internships and interview tips here on Career Village: https://www.careervillage.org/questions/435218/i-want-interview-tips
✔️ Participate in online talk events and conferences. If something interests you, you can always ask questions during or after the talks.
✔️ Apply to scholarships. There you can meet new people and understand how a company works, some offer the possibility of employment afterwards.
✔️ Find what you are interested in and focus on that. There are a lot of platforms to learn more about a subject online.
Here are some free resources:
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
edx: https://www.edx.org/
From Harvard University: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free
Duolingo, for learning new languages
Other useful learning platforms:
Coursera
Skillshare
Udemy
Udacity
Futurelearn
Hope this helps and don't hesitate if you have any other questions! Good luck! ♡
✔️ Create a Linkedin profile. Linkedin is one of the best places to boost your networking. It also presents open job positions and other career opportunities. You can connect to people you know and connect through them with others. Be sure to have a detailed profile. You can take a look at my profile if you want: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-paduraru/
✔️ Apply to internships and get involved in career events. Here is an example career event: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/internship-experience-uk/?utm_source=ieuk_linkedIn#Find%20a%20sector
I also have a detailed answer on applying for internships and interview tips here on Career Village: https://www.careervillage.org/questions/435218/i-want-interview-tips
✔️ Participate in online talk events and conferences. If something interests you, you can always ask questions during or after the talks.
✔️ Apply to scholarships. There you can meet new people and understand how a company works, some offer the possibility of employment afterwards.
✔️ Find what you are interested in and focus on that. There are a lot of platforms to learn more about a subject online.
Here are some free resources:
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
edx: https://www.edx.org/
From Harvard University: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free
Duolingo, for learning new languages
Other useful learning platforms:
Coursera
Skillshare
Udemy
Udacity
Futurelearn
Hope this helps and don't hesitate if you have any other questions! Good luck! ♡