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Amber
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How do I know what career field I want to go into?
I am a sophomore and am starting to think more about the future. #career-paths
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Teresa Brzozowski
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Teresa’s Answer
Hi Amber,
I would think about your career as a journey of exploration. As others suggested, start with areas of interest and learn as much as you can about the role. If you can speak to people who are doing the job today, it would be good to ask about their day to day work, as well as what the like most (and least) about the role. You may also want to ask about skills that are needed to do the job well (examples: skills related to communications, project management, organization, etc). If those skills align with things you like to do, then you can look for roles where these can be applied. And some roles won't be what you thought they would be. As an intern, I was put into roles that didn't align with my interests or strengths, and those opportunities present a ton of learning (about what you may not want to do). For example, I did an internship in computer programming - it's focused work that's generally done individually. I realized that I preferred roles with more people interactions, and so looked for a marketing role in a tech company (leveraging my early learnings about coding) and continued to evolve my career from there. Best of luck!
I would think about your career as a journey of exploration. As others suggested, start with areas of interest and learn as much as you can about the role. If you can speak to people who are doing the job today, it would be good to ask about their day to day work, as well as what the like most (and least) about the role. You may also want to ask about skills that are needed to do the job well (examples: skills related to communications, project management, organization, etc). If those skills align with things you like to do, then you can look for roles where these can be applied. And some roles won't be what you thought they would be. As an intern, I was put into roles that didn't align with my interests or strengths, and those opportunities present a ton of learning (about what you may not want to do). For example, I did an internship in computer programming - it's focused work that's generally done individually. I realized that I preferred roles with more people interactions, and so looked for a marketing role in a tech company (leveraging my early learnings about coding) and continued to evolve my career from there. Best of luck!
Brianna Soong
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Brianna’s Answer
I think there's still plenty of time to think about what career you want to pursue in the future! You can look around your daily routines and try to figure out what you enjoy doing. There are also many career quizzes and questionnaires to help you gauge what occupations you like or dislike. I the think most important would be thinking about what you prioritize, in terms of academics and finances.
Thank you so much, Brianna!
Amber
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Have you thought about to do anything that you are interested? I would suggest you can consider approach below :
1. Think any career that is related your hobbies, interested subjects . E.g. if you are interested in Arts, would you like to be a designer, artists, art teacher, etc. If you are interested in sports, would you like to be an athletes, sports teacher, etc.
2. You can then explore on these careers and identify what a few you are interested.
3. If possible, you can discuss with someone who are working in these careers or seek advice from the career counsellor in your school
4. Find out the relevant subjects to take in the college and the entry criteria
5. After entering the college, you can explore any intern opportunities in these careers.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
1. Think any career that is related your hobbies, interested subjects . E.g. if you are interested in Arts, would you like to be a designer, artists, art teacher, etc. If you are interested in sports, would you like to be an athletes, sports teacher, etc.
2. You can then explore on these careers and identify what a few you are interested.
3. If possible, you can discuss with someone who are working in these careers or seek advice from the career counsellor in your school
4. Find out the relevant subjects to take in the college and the entry criteria
5. After entering the college, you can explore any intern opportunities in these careers.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Amber