I am a junior in college. My major is finance. I'm pretty sure this is the major that I really want to have a career in, but I have no idea what actual occupation I want to do. Is this normal? What can I do to try and find out what I want to do? What are some great careers in the Finance business? Any advice will help.
2006-09-19 11:51:15 · 8 answers · asked by nicole r 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yep it's normal.
My suggestion is to try to get an internship somewhere. This will allow you to get a feel for the industry.
It has also been my experience that interns are usually "passed around" (as in, I am swamped, can I borrow your intern for a few hours tomorrow). This allows you to get a feel for several different jobs while earning credit at the same time.
2006-09-19 12:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jim R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 58 years old and still not sure what I want to do when I grow up.
Seriously, I envy anyone that really has a career plan. I have a significant amount of college but no degree. I worked with many people just like me. Many of them didn't find their career, their career found them.
I wish you a ton of luck in your efforts but, realize, you may be one of those people destined to be found by a career, not the other way around.
2006-09-19 18:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been at my job for 7 years and I have no idea what I want to do for a living.
Perfectly normal. Just do like everyone else and get a job out of college that you hate. I did.
2006-09-19 18:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by draftboyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with draftboyg. I'm almost 30 and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. Sometimes the college counselors can help in these situations. Talk to them. Good luck :)
2006-09-19 18:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by The Steele's 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty normal to feel that way, just keep your options open and finish college. By the time you are done you will be able to better decide what is open out there. Good luck!
2006-09-19 18:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by The_know_it_all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal. I still can't figure out where to find my dream job and I have been in the work force for a little while now.
2006-09-19 19:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is very normal...you'll know when your ready to know until then don't worry about it too much you already have the basic field picked out...now u can just play around with different ideas until something appeals to you!
2006-09-19 18:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by CRYSTAL S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common but not normal. Its a problem.
2006-09-19 19:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by svikm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋