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Lili
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How can I find the right career?
How can I find the right career for me before school ends. I like many things like sports, music, and
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L A
Manager
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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L’s Answer
This is a great question! I think it's important to first start by thinking about what you may want in the future and the earning potential of each of the areas you are considering. I don't think enough people consider the earning potential when choosing majors in college and later realize that after graduating with a certain degree, that they need to pursue something entirely different just to make ends meet financially or to set them up for the earning potential they desire. Earning potential is a big thing to consider as you choose what you want to do. That as well as passion for and interest in certain areas is also important. Also, it's OK to change your mind as you grow through college and talk to more teachers and career counselors.
Taylee Renaud
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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New Lenox, Illinois
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Taylee’s Answer
Hi Lili, the answer to this comes from some key questions you can use to help you on your search:
1. What type of work schedule do you prefer? (5 days a week 8.5 hour shifts, 24 hour shifts, etc.)
2. How much education do you want to get?
(Keep in mind the price of education as well)
3. How important is work life balance to you?
These questions can lead you into the right field for you.
What subjects do you exceed in?
1. What type of work schedule do you prefer? (5 days a week 8.5 hour shifts, 24 hour shifts, etc.)
2. How much education do you want to get?
(Keep in mind the price of education as well)
3. How important is work life balance to you?
These questions can lead you into the right field for you.
What subjects do you exceed in?
Amanda O'Neill
CSM
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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Amanda’s Answer
Try to find an internship or mentor that can help guide you. Try to find a side job that may relate to your interest. IE if you like sports, find a side job at a Sporting Goods store
Jacob Taylor
Production Manager
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Stafford, Virginia
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Jacob’s Answer
Finding the right career can be a deeply personal journey, and it's great that you have diverse interests like sports and music. Here are some steps to help you narrow down your options:
1. Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your passions, values, and strengths. What activities make you feel most fulfilled? What are your long-term goals and priorities in life?
2. Research: Explore careers related to your interests. Look into the industries of sports and music, and consider what roles or jobs exist within them. Research the education and skills required for those careers.
3. Networking: Connect with people already working in your areas of interest. Attend events, workshops, or online forums related to sports and music. Hearing about their experiences can provide valuable insights.
4. Internships and Volunteering: Gain hands-on experience through internships or volunteer work. This allows you to test the waters and see if a particular career aligns with your expectations.
5. Skill Development: Invest in developing skills that are relevant to your chosen field. Whether it's musical training, sports coaching, or something else, continuous improvement is key.
6. Guidance and Counseling: Seek guidance from career counselors or mentors who can offer objective advice and help you navigate your options.
7. Consider the Future: Think about the long-term prospects of your chosen career. Will it provide the stability and growth you need?
8. Stay Flexible: Be open to change and evolution. It's okay if your career path shifts over time. Sometimes, the perfect career might emerge unexpectedly.
9. Balance Passion and Practicality: Find a balance between pursuing your passions and considering the practical aspects, such as job availability and income potential.
10. Set Goals: Set clear, achievable goals for your career. Break them down into smaller steps to stay motivated and focused.
Remember that it's okay not to have all the answers right away. The journey to finding the right career can be a process of discovery and self-exploration. Stay open to new opportunities and be patient with yourself as you navigate this path.
1. Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your passions, values, and strengths. What activities make you feel most fulfilled? What are your long-term goals and priorities in life?
2. Research: Explore careers related to your interests. Look into the industries of sports and music, and consider what roles or jobs exist within them. Research the education and skills required for those careers.
3. Networking: Connect with people already working in your areas of interest. Attend events, workshops, or online forums related to sports and music. Hearing about their experiences can provide valuable insights.
4. Internships and Volunteering: Gain hands-on experience through internships or volunteer work. This allows you to test the waters and see if a particular career aligns with your expectations.
5. Skill Development: Invest in developing skills that are relevant to your chosen field. Whether it's musical training, sports coaching, or something else, continuous improvement is key.
6. Guidance and Counseling: Seek guidance from career counselors or mentors who can offer objective advice and help you navigate your options.
7. Consider the Future: Think about the long-term prospects of your chosen career. Will it provide the stability and growth you need?
8. Stay Flexible: Be open to change and evolution. It's okay if your career path shifts over time. Sometimes, the perfect career might emerge unexpectedly.
9. Balance Passion and Practicality: Find a balance between pursuing your passions and considering the practical aspects, such as job availability and income potential.
10. Set Goals: Set clear, achievable goals for your career. Break them down into smaller steps to stay motivated and focused.
Remember that it's okay not to have all the answers right away. The journey to finding the right career can be a process of discovery and self-exploration. Stay open to new opportunities and be patient with yourself as you navigate this path.
Cung Nguyen
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Cung’s Answer
Excellent inquiry! It's never too early to start contemplating your future career. This forward-thinking approach will guide you towards the right educational path and help you acquire the essential degrees to bolster your chosen profession. Even though things might seem a bit unclear at this point in your life, I'd suggest considering the following steps:
1) Engage in conversations with professionals who are already established in the fields you're considering. Their insights can be invaluable.
2) If possible, volunteer in your desired field. This will give you a unique perspective and help you determine if it's truly the right fit for you.
3) Immerse yourself in research, reading, and professional networks like LinkedIn. These platforms will expose you to diverse discussions and shared expertise.
4) Keep in mind that once you've chosen a college, your interests might evolve during your freshman or sophomore year. You may discover new passions, leading you to switch fields while you're still in school.
Remember, it's all part of the process. The fantastic news is that you're proactive, enthusiastic, and eagerly anticipating a bright future. So, embrace the journey and go for it!
1) Engage in conversations with professionals who are already established in the fields you're considering. Their insights can be invaluable.
2) If possible, volunteer in your desired field. This will give you a unique perspective and help you determine if it's truly the right fit for you.
3) Immerse yourself in research, reading, and professional networks like LinkedIn. These platforms will expose you to diverse discussions and shared expertise.
4) Keep in mind that once you've chosen a college, your interests might evolve during your freshman or sophomore year. You may discover new passions, leading you to switch fields while you're still in school.
Remember, it's all part of the process. The fantastic news is that you're proactive, enthusiastic, and eagerly anticipating a bright future. So, embrace the journey and go for it!
Bharath Anche
Senior Salesforce Engineer
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Bharath’s Answer
Dear Lili,
Thank you for reaching out with your question.
1) I've noticed you've mentioned your passions such as music and sports. If you excel in any particular sport, why not consider coaching a few students? This could be a great opportunity for you to gauge their response and understand how well you're doing. Focus on identifying and strengthening each team member's weak areas. This way, you're not just improving their skills, but also growing as a coach.
2) When it comes to selecting the perfect career path, remember there's no need to rush. The world around us is constantly changing, often influenced by various circumstances. So, it's crucial to be observant and take well-thought-out steps based on your observations.
Always rooting for you.
Thank you for reaching out with your question.
1) I've noticed you've mentioned your passions such as music and sports. If you excel in any particular sport, why not consider coaching a few students? This could be a great opportunity for you to gauge their response and understand how well you're doing. Focus on identifying and strengthening each team member's weak areas. This way, you're not just improving their skills, but also growing as a coach.
2) When it comes to selecting the perfect career path, remember there's no need to rush. The world around us is constantly changing, often influenced by various circumstances. So, it's crucial to be observant and take well-thought-out steps based on your observations.
Always rooting for you.
Enise Agel
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Enise’s Answer
Hello Lili,
You should have your interest like hobbies, events that you enjoy, and the last time you remember volunteering and/or internship. If you have not experienced any extracurricular activities (clubs at school etc.) and/or work experiences, do not worry for now.
You should have a plan of your career route plan in order to path your way. You should have a list of your interest(s), and your soft and hard skills and emotional experiences that you gained. You may add anything you want, yet you should believe and know yourself; because if you do not know both your capability and ability, you may stuck to know which path you should decide and find your right career.
Think about what you have done,
Think how you achieved during your extracurricular activity/activities,
Make some notes on soft and hard skills you gained (even you do have volunteering experience, and/or clubs at school), and how your experience with X charity (volunteering), and/or club that you enjoyed the most.
If you have not experienced any of these, you should apply any volunteering role you would like to be a volunteer, and/or apply for internship. Once you gained your soft and hard skills, you should add on your CV, which you may build your profile and guarantee yourself on your career path.
I hope this helps.
You should have your interest like hobbies, events that you enjoy, and the last time you remember volunteering and/or internship. If you have not experienced any extracurricular activities (clubs at school etc.) and/or work experiences, do not worry for now.
You should have a plan of your career route plan in order to path your way. You should have a list of your interest(s), and your soft and hard skills and emotional experiences that you gained. You may add anything you want, yet you should believe and know yourself; because if you do not know both your capability and ability, you may stuck to know which path you should decide and find your right career.
Think about what you have done,
Think how you achieved during your extracurricular activity/activities,
Make some notes on soft and hard skills you gained (even you do have volunteering experience, and/or clubs at school), and how your experience with X charity (volunteering), and/or club that you enjoyed the most.
If you have not experienced any of these, you should apply any volunteering role you would like to be a volunteer, and/or apply for internship. Once you gained your soft and hard skills, you should add on your CV, which you may build your profile and guarantee yourself on your career path.
I hope this helps.
Afrad Mahamed
Operations & Project Management
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Lakeland, Florida
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Afrad’s Answer
Hi Lili!
It's great that you're thinking about this early and have a few paths in mind. I recommend trying to experience as many of the things you're even remotely interested in. This will provide you a better understanding of how they are in the real world, vs what you hear or may read about. Take opportunities to do internships, site visits, volunteer, or anything that would allow you to witness employees in the field. Youtube has a lot of videos on almost any field or job, that can shed light as well. Keep in mind this is not a guaranteed formula to give you that ""epiphany"" that you seek, but would greatly increase the probability.
On the other hand, spend time thinking about what it important to you. What about a job or career do you value most? Money, impact (making a difference), low demanding, being famous, etc. Once you know what's most important to you, that will help you further narrow down the best career for you.
Hope this helps, best of luck!
It's great that you're thinking about this early and have a few paths in mind. I recommend trying to experience as many of the things you're even remotely interested in. This will provide you a better understanding of how they are in the real world, vs what you hear or may read about. Take opportunities to do internships, site visits, volunteer, or anything that would allow you to witness employees in the field. Youtube has a lot of videos on almost any field or job, that can shed light as well. Keep in mind this is not a guaranteed formula to give you that ""epiphany"" that you seek, but would greatly increase the probability.
On the other hand, spend time thinking about what it important to you. What about a job or career do you value most? Money, impact (making a difference), low demanding, being famous, etc. Once you know what's most important to you, that will help you further narrow down the best career for you.
Hope this helps, best of luck!
Dhimant Korant
IT Product Manager
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Frisco, Texas
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Dhimant’s Answer
I encourage you to boldly pursue your career aspirations in an area that genuinely captivates your interest. Reflect on the insightful advice from the esteemed Nobel Prize winner, Professor Richard Thaler, a respected scholar from my own alma mater. He counseled young individuals to delve into different sectors, seeking one where they would be enthusiastic about devoting 60 to 80 hours a week. That's the arena where you'll undoubtedly flourish. Furthermore, think about universities that provide courses in tune with your passions. I trust this counsel will illuminate your journey!
Ashley McHenry
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Richmond, Virginia
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Ashley’s Answer
I would talk to people that are in careers you might be interested in! Ask them what their day is like, what their least and most favorite things are about their job.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar questions. And, I am glad to hear that you have a wide range of interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
e.g. If you like music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical actor, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest on maths, would you like to be an accountant, banker, engineer, 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, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 career 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, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
e.g. If you like music, would you like to be a singer, musician, musical actor, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest on maths, would you like to be an accountant, banker, engineer, 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, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 career you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in the college
Hope this helps! Good Luck!