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Helen
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How do people decide ultimately what they want to learn for their career ?
How do people decide ultimately what they want to learn for their career? I want to be a marine biologist, but I'm still unsure if still of many things in this topic. I'm having quite some trouble deciding over a couple jobs because I also have to consider of where I could get a job for a marine biologist or archaeologist.
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ANDI SANDEN
AZ2, US NAVY
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I'd start with a Career Aptitude Test... a test that helps you hone in on your areas of skill and/or interest. A test like this can show you which fields may best suit you and may begin to steer you in the right direction.
A second step would be to take the "year off" after graduation to explore a few entry level jobs before deciding which field to jump into college or trade school for, or before going straight into the "real" work force or military.
If you are truly lost, a third option may to be to speak with a military recruiter and/or to take the ASVAB which is just a Career Aptitude Test for the military that helps them decide which jobs you qualify for before enlistment. The military has a plethora of options ranging from aircraft and vehicle maintenance, to dental hygenists, to cooks, to cryptologists, to xray techs. A simple 4-yr contract may give you the aid you need to attend college afterwards or drive you towards a career field you choose.
A second step would be to take the "year off" after graduation to explore a few entry level jobs before deciding which field to jump into college or trade school for, or before going straight into the "real" work force or military.
If you are truly lost, a third option may to be to speak with a military recruiter and/or to take the ASVAB which is just a Career Aptitude Test for the military that helps them decide which jobs you qualify for before enlistment. The military has a plethora of options ranging from aircraft and vehicle maintenance, to dental hygenists, to cooks, to cryptologists, to xray techs. A simple 4-yr contract may give you the aid you need to attend college afterwards or drive you towards a career field you choose.
Shayla Powell
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Shayla’s Answer
Hey Helen! 😊 That's a fantastic question! When it comes to picking a career, people usually go for:
1. A hobby or something that sparks their interest because it's always fun to do what you love.
2. A profitable path - because earning a living is important too.
3. An area with a strong network of connections - so they can learn and grow with the support of others.
I hope this sheds some light on the matter! Best of luck with choosing your major and pursuing a fulfilling career! 🌟🎉
1. A hobby or something that sparks their interest because it's always fun to do what you love.
2. A profitable path - because earning a living is important too.
3. An area with a strong network of connections - so they can learn and grow with the support of others.
I hope this sheds some light on the matter! Best of luck with choosing your major and pursuing a fulfilling career! 🌟🎉
John McCann
Research Tech
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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John’s Answer
Helen,
This is a very interesting question. No matter what field you decide to go into once you get to college you mind may change several times. I have a former classmate from college that went into marine science that left the field after one year and became a 2nd grade teacher, another classmate also became a marine biologist and then became a realtor. The one that shock me the most was a student I knew in high school who said she wanted to me a marine biologist and went into nursing. Your interests will change as you go thru school. My daughter wanted tobe an architect and now she is a nurse practitioner. Interests change and people change as you go thru life.
This is a very interesting question. No matter what field you decide to go into once you get to college you mind may change several times. I have a former classmate from college that went into marine science that left the field after one year and became a 2nd grade teacher, another classmate also became a marine biologist and then became a realtor. The one that shock me the most was a student I knew in high school who said she wanted to me a marine biologist and went into nursing. Your interests will change as you go thru school. My daughter wanted tobe an architect and now she is a nurse practitioner. Interests change and people change as you go thru life.
Jon. Restani
Account Manager
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Sacramento, California
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Jon.’s Answer
Hey Helem, it's completely natural to experience what you're going through! Remember, self-belief can make a world of difference. I have faith that it will eventually become clear to you. Begin by keeping an open mind and exploring various educational opportunities. As you progress, you'll discover the options that truly resonate with you, and you can start narrowing down your focus. Keep up the great work and embrace the journey of self-discovery!
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Jerome’s Answer
This is a good question. Take a moment to know it’s ok to not have it all figured out right now. If you narrow it down to a few options, reach out to people doing those jobs and ask to speak! Asking about their day to day, things that frustrate them and what they wish they knew before choosing that profession could add valuable insights. You can also search job titles online on websites like Glassdoor.com to get a sense of how others feel about specific jobs and organizations that hire those roles.
You may feel some pressure, but I promise you have time and doing some exploration at your stage will put you in a much better position longterm!
You may feel some pressure, but I promise you have time and doing some exploration at your stage will put you in a much better position longterm!
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