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What is the first step to finding a suitable career for me?
I am a senior in high school.
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Kim’s Answer
Start by making a list of the things you love doing as well as what you don't enjoy. Once you have your lists, do some research on careers related to the top 3-4 items on your list. This will help you narrow down and explore options you may not have known were possible. Additionally, you will want to take a look at your elective classes to see if there is anything you could take related to your top choices. Example: My son loves video games and all things computers. He is in his 3rd computer science/programming class in high school and now knows this is the career path he wants to follow.
make a list of the things you love to do
do some research on careers related to your top 3 - 4
take a look at elective classes available at your high school related to your top choices
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Joana’s Answer
Hi Rachel,
Start by asking yourself:
What are your skills?
What are your core values?
What types of tasks make you be in a state of flow?
Do you like solving problems?
Do you like teaching people?
Do you like advocating for others?
Knowing what makes you happy is the first step, then go online and start looking for careers that align with your interests and passion. I also recommend talking to people in the fields you like; there's a lot of value in learning from others.
Here's a great tool for you: https://careerquiz.org/
Good luck!
Joana
Start by asking yourself:
What are your skills?
What are your core values?
What types of tasks make you be in a state of flow?
Do you like solving problems?
Do you like teaching people?
Do you like advocating for others?
Knowing what makes you happy is the first step, then go online and start looking for careers that align with your interests and passion. I also recommend talking to people in the fields you like; there's a lot of value in learning from others.
Here's a great tool for you: https://careerquiz.org/
Good luck!
Joana
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Jamie C.’s Answer
Hey Rachel!
Having a passion or motivation that drives your want to love your work. Explore the world, learn different cultures and more. If you want to make money fast I suggest a grade school. Short college time and usually great wages! I myself own and operate my private practice for medical massage therapy. I graduated after a year of college and I’ve continued my educational courses also but helping others is a huge passion of mine! Which means I never really “work”. The wages are great but ALL that depends on location also! And that’s another thing, where do you want to live? That’s a big factor in career availability for that area also. Location, Passion, Wage of Living desire.
Having a passion or motivation that drives your want to love your work. Explore the world, learn different cultures and more. If you want to make money fast I suggest a grade school. Short college time and usually great wages! I myself own and operate my private practice for medical massage therapy. I graduated after a year of college and I’ve continued my educational courses also but helping others is a huge passion of mine! Which means I never really “work”. The wages are great but ALL that depends on location also! And that’s another thing, where do you want to live? That’s a big factor in career availability for that area also. Location, Passion, Wage of Living desire.
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Alia’s Answer
Hi Rachel! When trying to pick a career, try to think about what impact you want to have on the world, and this will guide you into what you want to do. Remember it's totally okay for it to change and be fluid at this point, but the most important thing is to make progress everyday.
1) Think about the BIG Picture - What do you want to be at end? What are you good at and love doing? How do you want to make a difference in the world? Have that clear, write it down and think big! You're so much more influential than you think.
2) What is your 1% of the day? - Now that you have the big picture, break them down into small, actionable items. Everyday you wake up, think what can I do today so that I can be 1% closer to my goal - Remember, ambition and passion are great, but they're nothing without consistency - consistency is the most valuable tool that you can have to achieve what you want.
1) Think about the BIG Picture - What do you want to be at end? What are you good at and love doing? How do you want to make a difference in the world? Have that clear, write it down and think big! You're so much more influential than you think.
2) What is your 1% of the day? - Now that you have the big picture, break them down into small, actionable items. Everyday you wake up, think what can I do today so that I can be 1% closer to my goal - Remember, ambition and passion are great, but they're nothing without consistency - consistency is the most valuable tool that you can have to achieve what you want.
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Brandy’s Answer
Everyone has mentioned a lot of the items that I would suggest however, I would also like to add exploring the job market where you would like to be located. While trying to make my own career decisions, I realized that what I originally had wanted to do was not a field that I could move into in my area and be successful. In addition to thinking about what skills you have and what you enjoy, I would recommend what changes in your life are you willing to make. By this I mean continued education, moving away from family and friends, travelling, overall financial investment abilities. Some of these things may be non negotiable for you and would need to be considered.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a common question to many high school students. Firstly, you may find out what you have interest.
Below is my suggestions:
1. Think about your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and find out the related careers. Eg if you are interest in missive, would you like to be a musician, singer, composer, music teacher, etc If you are interested in Maths, would you like to be accountant, banker, financial analyst, engineer, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and identify the careers you have interest
3. Speak to someone working in these careers or seek advice from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Find out the entry criteria of the relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below is my suggestions:
1. Think about your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and find out the related careers. Eg if you are interest in missive, would you like to be a musician, singer, composer, music teacher, etc If you are interested in Maths, would you like to be accountant, banker, financial analyst, engineer, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and identify the careers you have interest
3. Speak to someone working in these careers or seek advice from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Find out the entry criteria of the relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Carol Yvette’s Answer
You have to ask yourself...what do you enjoy? Are you a science fan, do you enjoy solving math problems, or does teaching seem appealing? Your next questions can stem from there. As a friendly tip, the Arts (acting, musician, painting) are beautiful, but they are often very competitive and not financially feasible. With that said, if Art is your passion make sure you also study something else along with it so it pays the bills.