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how do i know What careeer path i should Choose given that there are many options?
i have A lot of options for careers
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question. The most important is for your identify the career you have interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and the related careers
E.g. If you are interested in Maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
If you are interested in Music, would you like to be musician, singer, musical actor, music teacher, music composer, music teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these career and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of the relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and the related careers
E.g. If you are interested in Maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
If you are interested in Music, would you like to be musician, singer, musical actor, music teacher, music composer, music teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these career and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of the relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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liliana’s Answer
Unfortunately the answer here isn’t as straightforward. Highschool students are expected to know what they want to do with the rest of their lives when choosing a major. Sometimes society puts a pressure on us to have things figured out even when we make it into the given field of interest. It is worth doing research on the type of career path that you think you may be interested in. To get started search things such as: yearly salary, type of degree needed, whether you need to do an internship or not, or if you need to obtain a professional license. This may help to narrow down any interests, but also try not to be deterred.
A college degree may be necessary depending on the career you may be most interested in. If you still are not sure, then I may even suggest starting at a community college first. There you can take general classes you would be required to take at a 4-year university anyway, but you can end up saving money that way. Community college may also provide an array of classes that could span many different majors that you can take to get a feel for what you are interested in. If you find a career path that requires a higher degree (like a bachelor’s degree) then you can transfer from the community college to a 4-year university.
I hope this helps!
A college degree may be necessary depending on the career you may be most interested in. If you still are not sure, then I may even suggest starting at a community college first. There you can take general classes you would be required to take at a 4-year university anyway, but you can end up saving money that way. Community college may also provide an array of classes that could span many different majors that you can take to get a feel for what you are interested in. If you find a career path that requires a higher degree (like a bachelor’s degree) then you can transfer from the community college to a 4-year university.
I hope this helps!
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Gary’s Answer
Hello, what a fantastic inquiry! Numerous online career evaluation resources are available to assist you. Additionally, understanding your personality type can be beneficial in selecting the ideal profession. Keep in mind that many adults frequently switch careers throughout their lives, so even if your initial choice isn't perfect, you always have the opportunity to make a change. Best of luck!
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi Laura!
First things first - that's ok that you don't know what to do. Most people do not know what they want to do the rest of their lives and it can be stressful to think about. I felt the same way a couple of years ago right before I graduated high school. My suggestion is to go to a community college to obtain your basics. This will help you have time to try some different jobs in completely different fields. Also, by going to a community college you will be saving money and giving yourself more time to decide on a career/job while making progress on your degree. Don't let people put pressure on you that you have to decide now on the rest of your work life. I had a teacher in high school tell me that I would be a failure if I did not know what degree/career I wanted by the time I graduated high school. Well, I did not by graduation but decided a year later on what I wanted to do and absolutely love it (operations)
I really think business is a great field to go into since it keeps your options wide open. That way you are not committing to one specific field and find out later that you hate it. Some fields in business include:
1. Operations
2. Finance
3. Sales
4. Marketing
5. Human Resources
I decided to go into Business Operations since operations touches almost every facet of the organization. I enjoy the different challenges and operations also gives me the flexibility to try new things. Another great aspect about operations is they usually support the other divisions of an organization. Since, there are many divisions of an company if you do not enjoy one area its not a big deal since you can support other areas of the business.
Many larger companies will start you in a rotational analyst program. By doing this you will get to see usually 2-4 different sections of the business. Companies offer this to not only help you hone in on your career path but many companies have realized that if there employees actually enjoy their job they will get better overall performance.
Good luck on the journey and know that you are not alone!
First things first - that's ok that you don't know what to do. Most people do not know what they want to do the rest of their lives and it can be stressful to think about. I felt the same way a couple of years ago right before I graduated high school. My suggestion is to go to a community college to obtain your basics. This will help you have time to try some different jobs in completely different fields. Also, by going to a community college you will be saving money and giving yourself more time to decide on a career/job while making progress on your degree. Don't let people put pressure on you that you have to decide now on the rest of your work life. I had a teacher in high school tell me that I would be a failure if I did not know what degree/career I wanted by the time I graduated high school. Well, I did not by graduation but decided a year later on what I wanted to do and absolutely love it (operations)
I really think business is a great field to go into since it keeps your options wide open. That way you are not committing to one specific field and find out later that you hate it. Some fields in business include:
1. Operations
2. Finance
3. Sales
4. Marketing
5. Human Resources
I decided to go into Business Operations since operations touches almost every facet of the organization. I enjoy the different challenges and operations also gives me the flexibility to try new things. Another great aspect about operations is they usually support the other divisions of an organization. Since, there are many divisions of an company if you do not enjoy one area its not a big deal since you can support other areas of the business.
Many larger companies will start you in a rotational analyst program. By doing this you will get to see usually 2-4 different sections of the business. Companies offer this to not only help you hone in on your career path but many companies have realized that if there employees actually enjoy their job they will get better overall performance.
Good luck on the journey and know that you are not alone!