Sofia
What should I choose as a possible career choice?
Hi everyone,
For almost two years now, I didn't know what I wanted to study after high school. Nothing really ever called my attention to the point that I knew that was my calling. Now, the time to start applying is coming closer and I feel really lost.
I focused on my strengths, and I have two main qualities:
1. I'm very good with people. It's easy for me to remember their names (after just meeting them) , things they like, their qualities, and so on. No matter how extroverted or introverted they are, I will almost always make conversation with them and make them talk and also make them feel welcomed and included.
2. The second one is a little bit different, but I also like to manage things. Maybe this a stupid example, but I always end up being the "mom" of my friend group, I usually will end up deciding where are we going to go, at what time, how much money to bring, transportation, and so on. When I go on vacations, I usually take hours before the begin of it to look all the things I want in the online sites and starting building a budget around it. And I'm very strict with it! And sometimes during the trip I may change my budget to fit with new things I want that I saw after what I planned. I downsize or upsize depending on what's appropriate. I like to be the one in charge of schedule planning and making sure everyone sticks to it.
I gave a little bit more detail for all of you guys to maybe help me a little bit better!
I was thinking going into HR, but all suggestions of possibles careers are welcomed and needed.
So, what should I study?
3 answers
Hannah Rasmussen
Hannah’s Answer
When I went to college, I ended up studying business with an emphasis in HR and I have been working in HR for 6+ years. I love it! You get to work with people everyday to help solve problems and build an amazing employee experience. There are so many different roles in HR that its easy to find what suites you best, but from what you are saying so far, I think these would be great roles to shoot for in HR:
-Recruiter- if you really like talking and enjoy selling (you basically are selling candidates on the role you need to fill) this would be a good fit. This role is a bit more fast-paced and there are metrics you need to meet
-HR Generalist- if you like helping people and teaching people things, an HR generalist work with managers and employees to review policies, have conversations on performance and benefits administration.
I was also thinking you would make a great project manager!
Hope this helps!
Arlene Daniels
Arlene’s Answer
Firstly, kudos to you for recognizing your strengths! One possible career path for you could be in sales, where your ability to communicate effectively and strategize would be highly valued. Your knack for planning trips and managing budgets showcases your strategic thinking skills. Sales is a broad field with various niches like medical equipment, IT, or fashion. If you're inclined towards making a difference in people's lives, medical sales could be an ideal starting point for you.
Another promising area is healthcare, particularly roles like nursing. The medical field offers a number of jobs that don't necessarily involve handling bodily fluids. Roles such as radiation therapists or X-ray technicians allow you to assist people without bearing the responsibility of their lives.
I hope these suggestions prove useful and inspire you to explore more possibilities.
Best of luck!
Karen Kitchel
Karen’s Answer
General courses will get you started, and you can then decide if there's a specific area you want to focus on. Stay open to possibilities. Remember to enjoy life and keep the faith!
With every good wish.