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What type of skills and attributes are put into consideration when choosing a career path?

I am in the 10th grade and already have some hobbies and things I enjoyed but I want to know if they can be developed into a career path.

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Vanessa’s Answer

Hi Irene! What are some of your hobbies and things that you enjoy? The skills you learn from them can be transferable to a career.

For example, I like rock climbing and I know folks who have become climbing coaches with certification in personal training or even have a degree in chiropractic care. Some also are nutritional coaches or nurses that work with rock climbers. Another is to be a rock climber or route setter however they're hard paths when it comes to making money.

Vanessa recommends the following next steps:

Research about what possible careers are related to your hobbies and interests.
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Chinonyerem’s Answer

Hi Irene.

It can be really tough for smart and especially versatile people to settle for a particular skill as they’re lifelong career choice.

But hey, that is what makes you unique.

Now, one thing I did growing up was to volunteer with several professionals and I realized the following:
1. I loved fashion but sewing hurts the back.
2. I loved hairdressing but ladies complain a lot and I couldn’t deal with standing for hours.
3. Entrepreneurship is awesome but I got really emotional from bad reviews and I was bad at pricing my products.
4. IT was cool, I loved screens but I hated coding.
5. I love animals, talking, reading and writing; so I went ahead to become a veterinary doctor and yes I live for the versatility of dealing with different medical conditions.
I teach undergraduate students and work in a veterinary clinic and it is a fulfilling and rewarding career for me.

Chinonyerem recommends the following next steps:

Read as much as you can about career prospects attached to your skill.
Decide if you want financial rewards or career satisfaction.
Volunteer or shadow professionals in their field.
Take your time to decide and don’t worry about switching careers before settling for one.
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