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Kenny
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How is picking a business bad?
Why is picking a job hard
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Michelle M.
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Kenny, this is surely a superb question because sometimes you not only have to choose a career, but also a survival job until you reach that career.
Let's start at the beginning. You express difficulty in starting on the road for work. This means that there are some barriers in the way of preventing your moving forward. My advice for this would be to visit your school social worker or nurse for a discussion about what may be holding you back on making decisions. See what your family and friends also think and in addition, you can always ask specific advice here on Career Village. Most of the time it is a feeling that holds us back from doing something. You need to discover what it is for you and how to overcome it.
Yes, starting is the hardest part. True. When you are ready, I advise that you register at various employment websites- two popular ones are Linked In and Indeed. Familiarize yourself with various job topics of things you like doing. You will get an idea about what employers are looking for and what the requirements are. Do not worry, though. We all begin our employment journey when we're ready and it's different for everyone.
Do you have a resume and know how to write a cover letter ? These are a couple of tools for applying for jobs. If you do a search on line, there are many websites that show you how to write resumes and cover letters. You will have to take these active steps to be prepared for applying to jobs.
The only way that you can make this an easier experience is to actively try various activities to see if you like them. Go to Job Fairs in your area too, and speak with the representatives about their job openings. It doesn't have to be daunting, all one must do is pinpoint their likes and dislikes and that can help a person navigate in the direction that is right for them. Think about all that you like and your favorite subjects in school and realize your talents and the skills that you already have.
My opinion is that the only reason that finding work may be hard is due to not applying for jobs. You have to cover a lot of ground. Apply to many jobs at once and increase your chances of hearing back from someone for an interview. It's just a process of applying and not banking on getting that one specific job. Cover a lot of ground. Another reason may be lack of skills. You may want to assess yourself for which skills you may need practice with. Start taking classes that will hone your skills or teach you new valuable ones for jobs you eventually apply to.
So, there are many reasons why a person can find job search difficult and you must discover the "why" for yourself. Get as much advice as you can because someone just may be able to spark a useful idea that could help you. Take your time, do not worry and do not give up.
I wish you all the best !
Let's start at the beginning. You express difficulty in starting on the road for work. This means that there are some barriers in the way of preventing your moving forward. My advice for this would be to visit your school social worker or nurse for a discussion about what may be holding you back on making decisions. See what your family and friends also think and in addition, you can always ask specific advice here on Career Village. Most of the time it is a feeling that holds us back from doing something. You need to discover what it is for you and how to overcome it.
Yes, starting is the hardest part. True. When you are ready, I advise that you register at various employment websites- two popular ones are Linked In and Indeed. Familiarize yourself with various job topics of things you like doing. You will get an idea about what employers are looking for and what the requirements are. Do not worry, though. We all begin our employment journey when we're ready and it's different for everyone.
Do you have a resume and know how to write a cover letter ? These are a couple of tools for applying for jobs. If you do a search on line, there are many websites that show you how to write resumes and cover letters. You will have to take these active steps to be prepared for applying to jobs.
The only way that you can make this an easier experience is to actively try various activities to see if you like them. Go to Job Fairs in your area too, and speak with the representatives about their job openings. It doesn't have to be daunting, all one must do is pinpoint their likes and dislikes and that can help a person navigate in the direction that is right for them. Think about all that you like and your favorite subjects in school and realize your talents and the skills that you already have.
My opinion is that the only reason that finding work may be hard is due to not applying for jobs. You have to cover a lot of ground. Apply to many jobs at once and increase your chances of hearing back from someone for an interview. It's just a process of applying and not banking on getting that one specific job. Cover a lot of ground. Another reason may be lack of skills. You may want to assess yourself for which skills you may need practice with. Start taking classes that will hone your skills or teach you new valuable ones for jobs you eventually apply to.
So, there are many reasons why a person can find job search difficult and you must discover the "why" for yourself. Get as much advice as you can because someone just may be able to spark a useful idea that could help you. Take your time, do not worry and do not give up.
I wish you all the best !
Emilia Carata-Simonica
Global Content Creator
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Emilia’s Answer
Hi Kenny, that's definitely a great question! The quick answer is: since you're still developing your personality, your needs and preferences will change. Can change dramatically actually, and that's perfectly fine! So picking a job when your preferences and needs are changing - that's definitely hard.
And, for some people, who are more dynamic, that'll never change - not even when they become elders.
What you could do about it: draft a list of items you'd like to do on a job - mixing what you're currently good at with what you'd like to do. And then explore the jobs which come closest to what you need. You might hit the jackpot from the beginning, but you could also realize that job is not what you like and then you'll refine your list and search for another job - avoiding now the things you absolutely know you dislike.
Apologies for not being straighforward, but trial and error is the only way to identify what jobs you'd like and what jobs you'll simply not like.
Another thing you might be doing is to volunteer - this is a easy way to experiment with what you'll have to do at a job, but it's more flexible as you can easily pivot. Of course, there are some paid volunteer activities if you need to start winning your own money today.
Hope this helps,
Emilia
And, for some people, who are more dynamic, that'll never change - not even when they become elders.
What you could do about it: draft a list of items you'd like to do on a job - mixing what you're currently good at with what you'd like to do. And then explore the jobs which come closest to what you need. You might hit the jackpot from the beginning, but you could also realize that job is not what you like and then you'll refine your list and search for another job - avoiding now the things you absolutely know you dislike.
Apologies for not being straighforward, but trial and error is the only way to identify what jobs you'd like and what jobs you'll simply not like.
Another thing you might be doing is to volunteer - this is a easy way to experiment with what you'll have to do at a job, but it's more flexible as you can easily pivot. Of course, there are some paid volunteer activities if you need to start winning your own money today.
Hope this helps,
Emilia
Kerri Preseren
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Kerri’s Answer
Hey Kenny, choosing a career path can be quite a challenge. I remember when I first graduated from college, I landed a job that I found truly dreadful. I used to question myself every day, wondering if this was what my life was going to be like. But, you know what? That job, as tough as it was, paved the way for the next one. I've been with my current company for 12 years now, and I absolutely adore what I do.
So here's my advice: Reflect on what you enjoy and what you envision yourself doing. As a student, you have the perfect opportunity to delve into and explore your interests. Every job you take on is a stepping stone and a chance to learn something new. If you find that a job isn't quite what you expected, don't fret. Consider the skills you've gained, what you liked or didn't like, and use that knowledge to seek out other opportunities.
So here's my advice: Reflect on what you enjoy and what you envision yourself doing. As a student, you have the perfect opportunity to delve into and explore your interests. Every job you take on is a stepping stone and a chance to learn something new. If you find that a job isn't quite what you expected, don't fret. Consider the skills you've gained, what you liked or didn't like, and use that knowledge to seek out other opportunities.
Dawn Roddy
Learning Manager
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Lake Wylie, SC
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Dawn’s Answer
I remember being in that spot. It felt like I was supposed to decide my whole life and there was a right or wrong answer to choose. Many years later, I realize how flawed that thinking was. That decision is just one step in your journey. You will take many steps forward and even sometimes a step or two back. See it all as a process and not a defined event and see if that helps take some of the stress off. Focus on what fulfills you as well as provides value to you and others. Start there. Learn from each experience and pivot when needed. My degree was a means to start me on my journey, but is by no means the focus of what I do today. Hope that helps!
Helena Cubas
Solution Associate
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Helena’s Answer
Great question! I think this is due to the fact that there are a lot of options available and little to no guidance to makes sense of all these.
Your reasons for choosing a specific career might be completely different to the reasons you choose to stay in a specific career, and that is OK! My two pieces of advice to make this decision less challenging:
1) Don't stress too much about everything 'making sense', do the best you can at every step and careers only ever fully make sense in hindsight
2) Don't be afraid to ask questions! There are no wrong questions, just the ones that are never asked :) This is also the only way to really learn if there's no trainings or guidance that is already available
Overall, focus on what you would want your day-to-day to look like, what your interests are and what you would like to learn more of. Look for roles that have descriptions similar to these and picture yourself as someone doing this. Wishing you all the best figuring this out!
Your reasons for choosing a specific career might be completely different to the reasons you choose to stay in a specific career, and that is OK! My two pieces of advice to make this decision less challenging:
1) Don't stress too much about everything 'making sense', do the best you can at every step and careers only ever fully make sense in hindsight
2) Don't be afraid to ask questions! There are no wrong questions, just the ones that are never asked :) This is also the only way to really learn if there's no trainings or guidance that is already available
Overall, focus on what you would want your day-to-day to look like, what your interests are and what you would like to learn more of. Look for roles that have descriptions similar to these and picture yourself as someone doing this. Wishing you all the best figuring this out!
Katherine Avery
Run a music studio and teach private music lessons; teach college-level religion classes
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Spanish Fork, Utah
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Katherine’s Answer
I'm not sure what you're thinking of just now, but you might get some help if you look into books like Ken Coleman's book From Paycheck to Purpose, or this workbook (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/ldsorg/topics/self-reliance/2017/14678_sgmb_book_eng.pdf?lang=eng). They might give you some ideas and make you feel more confident about what steps you can take next.