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How to decide what career path is for you?
I have many interest such as cheerleading, baking/cooking, fashion and writing music. I like to be creative and being hands on. #careerpath
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Carolina’s Answer
Hi Qianna, I would like to add to Donna and Rama's advice with a couple of more things.
1 - Try to identify what you find most fulfilling from your interests. Donna had some good suggestions on trying it out through different options, and as you do be conscious about what's bringing you the most joy about it (doing it, teaching someone to do it, the end result, giving it away, etc) because that will help you focus more on what type of career to explore next related to that.
2 - If you know someone in any of these fields or similar field, like a friend or family member, you may want to ask to spend a few hours or even a couple of days with them (if possible). While you may not get to see much during that time, you can ask questions from what you see and can give you a better idea as well.
3 - Look up different curriculums from different universities to get a sense of what type of coursework and time requirements are needed. From the list of classes, it can also give you something new to look at that you're not aware of in regards to these interests and help you choose. Additionally, the program or department will often include if they offer any kind of special events, work, or engagement with other schools including international while you're attending that program.
Hope this helps and best of luck to you!
1 - Try to identify what you find most fulfilling from your interests. Donna had some good suggestions on trying it out through different options, and as you do be conscious about what's bringing you the most joy about it (doing it, teaching someone to do it, the end result, giving it away, etc) because that will help you focus more on what type of career to explore next related to that.
2 - If you know someone in any of these fields or similar field, like a friend or family member, you may want to ask to spend a few hours or even a couple of days with them (if possible). While you may not get to see much during that time, you can ask questions from what you see and can give you a better idea as well.
3 - Look up different curriculums from different universities to get a sense of what type of coursework and time requirements are needed. From the list of classes, it can also give you something new to look at that you're not aware of in regards to these interests and help you choose. Additionally, the program or department will often include if they offer any kind of special events, work, or engagement with other schools including international while you're attending that program.
Hope this helps and best of luck to you!
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Aishwarya’s Answer
Hi Qianna. I see you like to be creative. You can be creative in baking, cooking fashion. See what interests you most, what you tend to do when you are bored or what you do when you just want to uplift your day. Think in a way that is this something which you probably want to do for the rest of your life if that thought doesn't scare you then most probably that is the one which you should go for. All the best :)
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Rama’s Answer
you can be creative in any field if you put your mind to it. For example, cooking, fashion, music and writing areas have more opportunities for creativity out of the interests you have. I see significant opportunities in these fields in the next few years and decades. I would lean more over the cooking over others you have listed. There is lot of data online. the following is one to start
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/making-money-cooking/
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/making-money-cooking/
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Donna’s Answer
Qianna;
The path that you walk to your career can be straight or it may wind through several career options and branch off in different directions at times. The important thing is to know yourself and your interests, so you are already going in the right direction. You love cheerleading - ask yourself could you do this for 40 hours a week? Career paths may be Gymnastics instructor, Physical Fitness Coach, Professional Cheer Instructor. Or maybe this passion becomes something you do in your spare time. Teaching and training the future cheerleaders via local community center.
Write down pro and con analysis of a career your interested in. Ask others what their thoughts are. Be wary, sometimes individuals may have strong feelings about what they think you should do with your life. But in the end only you can decide that. For example, Fashion, what do you want to do here? A designer? Have you ever sewed anything, maybe you should try to design your own wardrobe. A model? This is a very competitive field and few make it to a level which they can sustain themselves as a career. Try to get a summer position as a model. (This industry can involve some shady people. Only go to an interview if you feel comfortable in the surroundings and maybe take a parent with you.)
Music, Writing, Cooking all of these provide great opportunities. Do some research, try some on for size. Join the school newspaper or submit a short story or poem to a contest or publication. Cook for your friends and family, get their feedback. Organize a large event and try to plan a menu around it. What do you like about music? Playing an instrument? Singing? Recording? Often individuals in this industry do a little bit of all of it.
Talk to your career counselor at school. Try out internships or part time work at places you may be interested in. If they don't have paid positions ask if you can volunteer to help so you can see how the business runs.
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The path that you walk to your career can be straight or it may wind through several career options and branch off in different directions at times. The important thing is to know yourself and your interests, so you are already going in the right direction. You love cheerleading - ask yourself could you do this for 40 hours a week? Career paths may be Gymnastics instructor, Physical Fitness Coach, Professional Cheer Instructor. Or maybe this passion becomes something you do in your spare time. Teaching and training the future cheerleaders via local community center.
Write down pro and con analysis of a career your interested in. Ask others what their thoughts are. Be wary, sometimes individuals may have strong feelings about what they think you should do with your life. But in the end only you can decide that. For example, Fashion, what do you want to do here? A designer? Have you ever sewed anything, maybe you should try to design your own wardrobe. A model? This is a very competitive field and few make it to a level which they can sustain themselves as a career. Try to get a summer position as a model. (This industry can involve some shady people. Only go to an interview if you feel comfortable in the surroundings and maybe take a parent with you.)
Music, Writing, Cooking all of these provide great opportunities. Do some research, try some on for size. Join the school newspaper or submit a short story or poem to a contest or publication. Cook for your friends and family, get their feedback. Organize a large event and try to plan a menu around it. What do you like about music? Playing an instrument? Singing? Recording? Often individuals in this industry do a little bit of all of it.
Talk to your career counselor at school. Try out internships or part time work at places you may be interested in. If they don't have paid positions ask if you can volunteer to help so you can see how the business runs.
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Brandon’s Answer
When it comes to making a career path it does come down to certain factors. Some important things you should consider is whether or not you like the job or position you are going into. If you already don't like studying for that field or don't enjoy it, you may want to consider something else. Longevity is another thing you should want to think about. How long do you plan to stay in this career? Do you see any types of advancements or ways to branch off into other career paths just in case something happens (example: maybe an injury that may prevent large amounts of movements). There are a lot of things in life that are unexpected so you should try to think about most possibilties.
Also remember, that you don't neccessarily need to like your job, rather you just need to put up with it. There are many people that may not like their job, but they dont completely hate it either. Keep that in mind when you think about your career paths.
Also remember, that you don't neccessarily need to like your job, rather you just need to put up with it. There are many people that may not like their job, but they dont completely hate it either. Keep that in mind when you think about your career paths.