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Finding Your Path: Choosing a career when the options seem limitlessBY: Guest User | Category: Careers | Submitted: 2010-02-22 09:23:58
You're at the beginning of your career. You have completed some general education, but are about to embark on choosing the education that will potentially guide your career path for decades to come. With trade school, colleges, universities, and independent studies before you, the path may seem more like a wide-open field; any way that you go could work out. So how do you decide what direction to take? This decision is not one to be taken lightly. While career changes are possible, it is best to ensure that your interests match your résumé from the beginning of your career. In order to find a career that you will enjoy and that will meet your needs for the long run, you will need to take some time to define your needs before setting out in pursuit of a career. The first step is to know yourself. Do you enjoy long-term projects, or do you find fulfillment in accomplishing small goals throughout the work day? Do you prefer to work with a team or as an individual? Are you primarily theoretical or practical in your thought processes? If you were able to answer each of these questions as you read them, then you already have the first step down. If not, then you should spend some time thinking about your favorite work or school assignments, then consider what about the assignment made it appealing to you. These answers will give you clues to what kind of a worker you are. Once you have a sense of what kind of worker you are, you will need to determine what environments suit your style. Most companies will provide opportunities for every person's work style. Receptionists, administrative assistants, and custodians often help fulfill the need for accomplishments every day. Longer-term accomplishments can be found in project management and developing relationships with clients. If you read a job description that doesn't involve the things that you have discovered about yourself, you likely won't want to stay long in the position. Companies also have their own style. By talking to other staff members or reading the company's web site, you can discover the general tone of the company: professional, intense, relaxed, fun, casual, et cetera. The words that are used in the company's commercials, web site, and other promotional materials can give you a sense of what can be expected of their staff. Likewise, by comparing companies within the same field, you can discover the nuances of an industry that might attract you to or repel you from working with them. The last thing to consider is the lifestyle that you want to live. If you are looking for a big house, classic car, and lots of discretionary income, you may have to bypass careers in the nonprofit sector and other classically low-paying positions. Many job web sites have salary comparison charts that you can access. Another lifestyle consideration is the amount of time it will take to train for a certain position. Being an M.D. Ph.D. may be challenging and give you the income you desire, but if you aren't willing to spend over ten years in school and residencies before you make any money (not to mention the years it will take to pay off your student loans), it may not be for you. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: - Jen Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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