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Lola
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Crestwood, Kentucky
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How do you for sure know that you have picked a long-term job that you will enjoy and thrive in?
How much time does it typically take in college to find out if you're doing what you want to do later in life
When you're working but having second thoughts
Should you seek jobs with areas you're good at, or ones that make you happy
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Prateek Shroff
Software Engineer
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Prateek’s Answer
In my opinion, it's crucial to choose what brings you joy and also aids in achieving financial independence. Remember, the decisions you make today can evolve over time, and that's perfectly okay. The key is to ponder your choices carefully. If you can, seek advice from someone experienced in the field you're interested in. This will help you make informed decisions.
Thank you so much for the advice.
Lola
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Than you for your question. The first thing we need to do is to find out what you have interest. If the career is what you like, you can enjoy it.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc. and demutualised the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical actor, music producer, music composer, etc
If you like maths, would you like engineer, accountant, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are 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!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc. and demutualised the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical actor, music producer, music composer, etc
If you like maths, would you like engineer, accountant, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are 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!
Thank you for the advice, Rebecca.
Lola
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
Consider workplace cultures. Having a fun environment and great coworkers always helps!
Internships and one-day shadows can also be helpful.
Internships and one-day shadows can also be helpful.
Sergey Piltser
catalog administrator
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New York, New York
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Sergey’s Answer
Great question Lola!
Sometimes you don't know until you try.
I encourage you to try taking a job of your interest and really see for yourself if you like it or not. There are many aspects of the job that you might not be aware of until you try it. For example, if you are in college and your major is let's say computer science, it's possible that you might not find it as exciting as you thought or vice versa, it can go either way just so you know.
In my personal experience, I found computer science not as exciting as I thought it would be because I felt like I wanted more interaction with people with business rather than spending so much time in front of the screen writing code and really communicating with the computer instead of the human being if you know what I mean.
That experience of mine made me actually switch from computer science major (at that point in time I already had 120 computer science credits) and switch to another major - Business Management and Finance.
On a positive note, that computer programming jobs I had when I was in college help me interact with technical people like programmers in any company I work because you understand their language and how they think and how they prefer to communicate. So the moral of my story is that there is always something positive you can find in situations you create for yourself. On that note - my suggestion for you is go ahead and create those situations and experiences for yourself. One way or another they will benefit you short term as well as in a long run in your career.
Sometimes you don't know until you try.
I encourage you to try taking a job of your interest and really see for yourself if you like it or not. There are many aspects of the job that you might not be aware of until you try it. For example, if you are in college and your major is let's say computer science, it's possible that you might not find it as exciting as you thought or vice versa, it can go either way just so you know.
In my personal experience, I found computer science not as exciting as I thought it would be because I felt like I wanted more interaction with people with business rather than spending so much time in front of the screen writing code and really communicating with the computer instead of the human being if you know what I mean.
That experience of mine made me actually switch from computer science major (at that point in time I already had 120 computer science credits) and switch to another major - Business Management and Finance.
On a positive note, that computer programming jobs I had when I was in college help me interact with technical people like programmers in any company I work because you understand their language and how they think and how they prefer to communicate. So the moral of my story is that there is always something positive you can find in situations you create for yourself. On that note - my suggestion for you is go ahead and create those situations and experiences for yourself. One way or another they will benefit you short term as well as in a long run in your career.
Naveen B. Miller, CPCU
Human Resources Consultant
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Bloomington, Illinois
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Naveen B.’s Answer
Good for you that you’re asking this question what appears to be early in your search! College is just an entry point to getting a seat at the table for competing for potential jobs in the future. In other words, your degree/major doesn’t have to correlate with your end career unless you’re pursuing medicine, law or other specialities. It is important to select a career where you’ll be happy as we spend much of our time in that space. I’d recommend you do some self reflection on what types of things you like, what you’re good at, talk to family or friends, and people in your life that appear to be happy with what they’re doing. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get to the answer, as your likes will evolve over time.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Lola
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
Figure out what energizes you, your interests, and your passions, and follow that path.
PwC Impact
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Orlando, Florida
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PwC’s Answer
I spoke with a lot of people from the job BEFORE I accepted. I met these people through LinkedIn. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Make sure to be yourself and find a job that matches who you are.
Keyston Rice
Supervisor
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Lawrence, IN
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Keyston’s Answer
Having skipped college, I found that my enjoyment and success came from embracing opportunities that aligned with my skills and passions. In college, it might take a couple of years to figure out if you're on the right path. When doubts arise while working, it's important to communicate your concerns and explore ways to align your role with what makes you content. Seeking a balance between your strengths and what brings you joy usually leads to a fulfilling career.
Thank you, Keyston!
Lola