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How do I know what career will fit me best?

There are many different careers, with many pros and cons and It is hard to focus on only one.

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Emma’s Answer

What helps with choosing a career is figuring out what you’re passionate about. In addition taking your talents into consideration. Looking for career options where you can combine the two. And knowing it’s ok to change it up later as you gain knowledge and more insight on who you are and who you want to become. Enjoy the journey.
Thank you comment icon I will use this advice as I prepare for my career. Lonna
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Trisha’s Answer

In all of the jobs that you have, you should be working to develop core transferrable skills and that way regardless of the industry you are in you can leverage the experiences to be successful. For example, managing a team of successful employees in a bank, is similar to managing a team of successful employees in a restaurant, admin team, etc. Think about what inspires you. Remember the quote "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life" - Mark Twain.
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Sean’s Answer

There are loads of career opportunities where you can blend your interests together so that you don't have to focus on just one thing. When I was young, I loved math and geography. I thought I had to pick between them, until I realized there are careers that leveraged my favorite parts of both subjects. My nephew was in a similar boat - he loved music, engineering, 3D design, and math. He now has an electrical engineering degree, designing electronic musical gear. So here is what I suggest you try to do in order to discover what "your authentic self" looks like, and how to match it up to a career.

Sean recommends the following next steps:

Make a list of your favorite academic subjects and a few things you like about each subject
Make a list of topics and subjects that excite your curiosity
Make lists of things you like to do (talk, draw, use tools, paint, design, cook, model building, etc...)
Then try to identify careers that leverage/utilize combinations of you favorite things off these lists
Confirm those careers by setting up "informational interviews" - ask people in those careers to expound on what they do and why they like their jobs
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question. The career that fits you best is the one you have interest. The most important is to find out what you have interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify what you have interest
E.g. If you are interested in Music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical actor, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you are interested in Maths, would you like to be an accountant, banker, engineer, maths teacher, financial analyst, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, parents, school career counsellor, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Monica’s Answer

Your career interests will continue to unfold throughout your life. I recommend thinking through your personal interests and values. A famous framework for this is the Japanese concept of "ikigai" which is an introspective exercise to help find your life's purpose. There's also a book! Outside of self-reflection, I would recommend you simply get out there in the world and try! Try anything and everything! Reach out via Linkedin or email and introduce yourself. Request an informational interview or a quick in-person meeting to learn more about their career path and/or company. Typically, undergrad interns will also do "job shadows" or apprenticeships for little to no pay. You can learn a lot simply by observing a person and/or office. All of these experiences will help narrow down your focus area for a job.

I'll close with saying no job is perfect, ESPECIALLY when you're just starting out. You have to grind a little bit, get experience on your resume, and slowly put together a career you are truly proud of. Very few find one career that fits them "best" for life. Don't ever be afraid to pick up, move to a new city, start a new job, and reinvent yourself.
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