How do I pick a career for the rest of my life?

Answer 1

Well, this is always kind of hard to know. When i started college i started as a finance major. As time went by I found out that finance wasn't the job for me, so i switched to another major and now i'm really happy. That's something that only time will tell. If you are going to college, choose something that you'll enjoy or something that gets your attention. The first year in college you wont study stuff from your own major, so that gives you another year to find out other options. You'll be able to explore other things and talk to professors and students from other majors which will help you make your final decision. But even in life, once you start your career, during your lifetime you'll make other career choices. But that only comes with time and once you have the experience and wisdom. Good luck!!

Answer 2

I'll echo some from above--

Think about what you are good at -- math, science, writing, mechanical skills, etc.

Think about what your interested in doing--

Also consider looking into what the hot/high demand jobs will be for the next 10-20 years and also what pays well. Just because you may love doing "X", it may not make sense since career "X" may not pay you a decent wage. So you may like what you're doing but it could cause stresses in your quality of life.

If those don't help, find a questionaire online or elsewhere (even books) that help you figure out general area that you fit in. That can narrow it down.

I remember a book called "Do what you are" as one example of this.

Lastly, don't lock yourself in. Just becuase you choose a profession now, it doesn't mean that you can't morph or change to something later in life. There could be consequences of course.

Answer 3

Having had several career changes in my life, none of which remotely close to what I felt my life calling would be, I can speak from experience in saying that you should always remain flexible for change and growth as opportunities arise. Let's say you want to become a nurse. Well, does that mean that you wouldn't be open to becoming a doctor? Let's say you wanted to become a Accountant... would you turn down a position as CFO? Always give yourself the edge of branching out as your goals and accomplishments change. I wanted to work as a Special Education teacher and I'm in Sales. As a young person you don't need to choose to be anything right now except to be the best you can be.

Answer 4

The best way to pick a career: Find out what you like to do and have someone pay you for it.

If you like something and it pertains you get some experience, education and skills, by all means, do this. There is nothing so stimulating then to wake up every morning and you are impatient to get to work because you absolutely love what you are doing. Your career fits your values, your needs, gives you emotional satisfaction, a sense of purpose for life, increase your self-esteem and gives you financial rewards and a chance for increased responsibilities.

It is wonderful to find out what you like to do and have someone pay you for it. But in order to do this you need to know yourself.

Answer 5

Go to a recruitment agency that does tests to help show what you are good at. They will help guide you in the right direction. Otherwise, don't worry about it, some people never find a career, but are still successful people. I had a friend who was in his late 20's and had no clue what he wanted to do, until he had a bike accident and spent 2 months in hospital. After that he decided he wanted to become a nurse. And he loves it.

Answer 6

On average, a person changes jobs every 2-3 years. If you're interested in money then go into healthcare (nursing, radiology tech, ultrasound tech, respiratory tech, etc.).
If you want a rewarding career then look into teaching or social work.
Try going to a temp agency and talking to a recruiter or go to your nearest university career center and talk to a career counselor.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

Choose something you enjoy. This will be what you are doing for the rest of your life.

Answer 8

Make sure it is something that you love to do and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Answer 9

think of something to make u feel acomplished, to give u good hope, to make u wake up in the morning at any hour and to feel good with what u do, to be proud of yourself, to smile everyday...to think of it as is not really a job just something to do for yourself...is wondefull to be happy with what u do and to accept it...to be not good in it but to be the best...good luck:))

Answer 10

Evaluate your skill first, then find the best industry that needs your skill.