Career advice please?

Question

Alright, I've taken my basics in college but I still don't have a clue as to what I would like to have as a career, so could you help me find a job that incorporates some of my interests? Here they are:

1)Music-I love good music....classic rock mostly (Janis Joplin, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon...I could go on for hours)
2)Books-reading is one of my passions...I would rather read than watch tv anyday. I like biographies, philosophical, mythology books, history books...any type of book really.
3)Art-I like evaluating artwork and making it. I love to do visual arts...my favorites are charcoals and pastels and I could paint all day if I had the choice.
4)I enjoy writing- I like to write poetry, lyrics, and pretty much anything. I'm in the process of writing my first book right now.
5)Traveling-I first went overseas when I was 15. We went to Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. That is when I fell in love with Italy and after I graduated high school I took off a year to live in Italy. While I was living there my friend and I traveled throughout all of Europe....Greece, Spain, Austria and so forth. We had the time of our lives!
6)My best subjects have always been literature and history. I find them very intriguing.
7)Philosophy and religion has also became a fascination of mine. I love to learn about the classic Greek philosophers and about the religions of the world.

So, can you think of a good job for me? There are alot of things I know I would like to do, I just can't decide which one. Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

Ur question reminds me of my decision making days about my career.
Career planning is a continuous development process through which we attempt to understand our personal, family, school, work and community experiences and the significance they are likely to have in building career and choice of lifestyle. We need to identify opportunities and to identify options. We need to examine our personal interests and skills as they relate to a variety of career opportunities to help us make appropriate and realistic decisions. Keep in mind that the goal of exploring career is not just employment but a purposeful of integrating our personal interests and values with the kinds of work that are most satisfying for us.
http://careerplanning.about.com/
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/individuals/cluster/cp.shtml
http://www.careerplanner.com/
http://www.kuder.com/
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/students/planning_process.html
http://www.khake.com/page51.html
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php

Please visit the above pages. I hope it helps u in solving ur problem.

Answer 2

So -- let me get this straight.

You like music, art, reading, writing poetry and travelling. Philosophy and Religion interest you.

You don't need a job -- you need a patron of the arts (or a sugar daddy). The unfortunate reality is that there isn't a big demand for dilletantes these days.

The two most obvious choices are to work in publishing or in education. Neither pay very well for people starting out. Because of that, you ought to think about what else interests you -- perhaps something more marketable than Kant's Categorical Imperative. After working for three years in crappy jobs, you ought to apply to a top tier MBA program so that you can get some more marketable skills. By then, you could have a clue as to what you want to do when you grow up.

Answer 3

Danni,

I too know what it's like to be at that point in your college career...having not made up my mind as to a major until 1 year before I was supposed to graduate. Are you at a Liberal Arts school or General Ed? Either or, focus on what your good at but DON'T use your favorite thing in the whole world as your major...especially if it's art. For example, I have studied music for 10+ years and originally wanted to be a music major. The fact is, if I wanted to get in to some major orchestra, I couldn't just show them a piece of paper (a diploma) telling them that I am awesome...they would want to see it. If I didn't have that piece of paper but was an awesome player, I would show them what I'm about and still be able to do what I wanted. Don't restrict yourself like that. Don't waste a major.

Now if you are looking for a way to bring in some extra income while being a student (with not much time on your hands,) and possibly find a good career pathway, I would suggest going to

http://www.mittenstate.ws

enter in your information so you can see the video, and it explains it all from there. However, the real fun begins when you get the ball rollin' and your first check comes, and then the next and so on. When you get started, I will walk you through the process step by step if needed just to make sure you are successful. (Please keep in mind; this is NOT a get rich quick scheme.) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Hope This Helps and Good Luck!

Answer 4

Danni:

Don't make the same mistake a lot of young people do when they are choosing their college curriculum.

You MUST be well grounded in in business no matter where you wind up in your career. Take a minor in Library Science or one of the other areas of interest you have. You can always do that - but you can't get a real job or support yourself well in the world without a decent business education.

Sooner or later life has a way of presenting options that you should be educated for and prepared to consider. No matter where you end up in the continuum of your interests you will never go wrong with a business education.

TB

Answer 5

What about working from home? Open to the idea? For added streams of income that you can create for yourself? Check out home-based businesses on line. There are many good ones out there. Rich Dad Poor Dad "Business School" by Robert Kiyosaki says it's the best way to become rich and find what you're looking for in life. They're all life changing and you just never know! Check them out with the Better Business Bureau as well! I got started at www.bedavis1.mywayout.net! If you like what you see fill out the form for more information. Check them all out and find what you think you'd really like!

Answer 6

You said you like reading and writting nice, you can work in a library. I think u would take care of books. i hate torn books.
or you can be a journal. its fun I think. from all i saw in movies and tv its fun. you might get to travel for your reports too for free ;)
and do tell us the name of ur book im gonna wait for it :)
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

sounds like you could be a college professor at a University or work at local starbucks, it's up to you good luck

Answer 8

D.J. at an oldies station, graphic designer, web designer, interior designer

Answer 9

working at BarfBucks or being a writer. . maybe working in a museum

Answer 10

buiness becuase you get to travel ALOT and you get to see alot of new things