How do you know if a certain career path is for you?
I’ve been thinking about career paths that I think would fit me, but in reality I really don’t know how to even go about choosing what would fit my personality well.
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Priscilla’s Answer
Hey Lisa!
I know it can get fustrating and overwhelming thinking about ALL the different possibilities out there and the opportunities available for you to do. You are on the right path right now! Have you ever considered taking an interest assessment? I always thought I wanted to have a career in helping people, but thats so broad and so many jobs that I could choose. When i took the interest assessment myself, it helped me decide which setting I enjoyed and that made a HUGE difference in narrowing the results. Here is one you can take on CareerOneStop. https://www.careeronestop.org/getmyfuture/toolkit/interest-assessment.aspx
It takes about 5 min and asks you 30 questions on things you like and don't like then gives a personalized list of possible careers, their outlook, education, salary, ect. Its a great first step in determining your interest and what jobs fit well with the things you like. Just not, this assessment is not an end all be all, it is a resource that could help guide you and give you options, something that really helped me and my former students.
Good luck, you got this!🙂
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Lisa’s Answer
I would recommend that you read What Color is Your Parachute book. I would also consider what hobbies or interests that you have animals, art, communications. I would then try and find volunteer opportunities within that hobby to determine if that is a good fit for you personally. Sometimes there are clubs such as explorers that will give you the opportunity to learn more about that profession. Sometimes you can job shadow for a day to see if that is something you would like. I would encourage you to work with your guidance counselors at your school as they are wonderful resources. Good Luck to you. Lisa
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Jennifer’s Answer
First thing I would do is figure out what you like to do? What are your favorite subjects in school? Lists always help me. Then what I would do is go on mynextmove.org and look through possible careers that align with what your interests are. Many people think you need to have it all figured out before college, but reality is, many have multiple career changes or do many different things during their career. Don't feel discouraged that you don't know yet. Explore, google, ask other adults around you what they do. Go on job shadows if your school does that
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