How Do I Choose a Career?

[Faith B]

Do your research. Gather information about what you would be doing at work and about what kind of education you would need for that career. You should also try to meet people in that industry. You can get in touch with them through your network or LinkedIn. Once you have narrowed down the options, you should try to test them out. It's important not to focus too much on your questions, but focus on your first reactions.

Make a list of jobs that you would like to have. Describe 10 careers that you think you'd be good at. On the other hand, make a list of all the jobs you'd hate to do. Then, decide which ones would make you feel happier. Once you've narrowed down your list, you can choose the one that's the best fit for you.

Write down a list of jobs you'd like to do. Make a list of at least ten jobs. List the ones that interest you, and think of what you'd do well in those jobs. Then, make a list of jobs you'd hate and those you'd love. Once you've narrowed down your list, you can begin narrowing down your choices. Lastly, consider your personality. Your personality is an important factor in choosing a career.

The most important thing to remember when choosing a career is that it is your life's work. You're not just choosing a job, but a career. So, you must carefully consider your future goals and make sure that you choose a career that you'll enjoy. It is crucial to take the time to find a job that you'll enjoy. It's worth a lot of sacrifices, but you'll be glad you made the effort.

After you have narrowed down the options, you need to decide what you'd love to do. If you don't like doing something, don't pursue it. If you want to be a teacher, for example, consider teaching English to low-income children. You'll also need to find a job that allows you to earn a lot of money. You can also choose a career in a field that you are passionate about.

 

[Jasz]

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you can make. There are many factors to consider, from your personal interests to the job market in your area. Ultimately, it's about what you want for your future, and how much time you're willing to invest in making that happen.

What Do You Want To Do?

A good place to start is by looking at what you enjoy doing. If you love working with animals, perhaps a career as a veterinarian or animal caretaker will be fulfilling to you. If you love handling or working on electricity, you might like working as an Electrical engineer. If you have a passion for helping others improve their health and wellbeing, maybe becoming a physical therapist or nutritionist is the right career path for you. Think about what makes you happy—even if it seems like a far-fetched dream or something that has nothing to do with reality. It all starts with an idea!

What Jobs Are Available?

Next, take some time to research jobs in your area that match your interests and skill set, and think about what might be a good fit for you. If you are from the United States, The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) compiles data on occupations across the United States, including employment projections and median pay. You can look at this information by state and filter it by level of education required, so it's easy.

 

[eldavis]

Before you start making research out there, it would be better you search yourself first. There must be something you either fancy, have a passion for or simply enjoy doing. Once you have been able to sort this out, then you can start looking for career choices based on this.

 

[Faith B]

thank you all for your add up and decisions

 

[Alexandoy]

My take on choosing a career is you have to base your choice on 2 points. First and foremost is what you like for yourself. For example you are fond of plants and gardening then maybe an agricultural course is good for you. However, you also have to imagine the work of a professional agriculturist if you will still enjoy gardening when you graduate. I have a friend whose daughter studied agriculture but when she was hired by a big organization she was assigned in the laboratory. The daughter said that she wanted to shift to another field because lab work is boring.

Another point to think of is the demand. If you like aeronautical engineering but there is no airline in your country then you might not have a chance to get real work of an engineer. Even a nursing course that is high in demand now because of the pandemic it might not have a big demand anymore when the pandemic ends.

 

[Kendy]

The best way to choose a career is to align with your area of interest. Most people make mistakes of choosing career because their friends or family members are in the line of that career. Also, some students are forced by their parents to choose careers which they feel are prominent than other just like; law, doctor, surgeon, architect, engineering and a pilot even when they know that the child's interest is not in any connected to it. There are many ways to know the career to choose, even right from within yourself, the subject you have keen interest for in school is one way to ascertain the kind of career that will suit you. Choosing a career is beyond the name, prestige or the u inform attached. The society has made it harder for one to choose a career because of the mentality of seeing another career as less important when compared to others. There is no career which is important than the other because we all have our importance. The teaching career in my Country is the most demeaning career because of the way teachers are being treated with scorn, disrespect and contempt and this has made even people who studied educational courses to practice in their field of specialization. At times, the state of the economy could help one to choose career because no one wants a career that will not be profitable even though the passion or interest is present.

 

[Deleted member 62875]

With thousands of options, how will you choose a career that's right for you? If you don't have any idea what you want to do, the task may seem insurmountable. Fortunately, it isn't. Follow an organized process and you will increase your chances of making a good decision.
Before you can choose the right career, you must learn about yourself. Your values, interests, soft skills, and aptitudes, in combination with your personality type, make some occupations a good fit for you and others completely inappropriate.
Use self-assessment tools , and career tests to gather information about your traits and, subsequently, generate a list of occupations that are a good fit based on them. Some people choose to work with a career counselor or other career development professionals who can help them navigate this process.Knowing your self much better is the first decision that drives all other steps, knowing your ability and capability.Finally, after doing all your research, you are probably ready to make your choice. Pick the occupation that you think will bring you the most satisfaction based on all the information you have gathered. Realize that you are allowed do-overs if you change your mind about your choice at any point in your life. Many people change their careers at least a few times.