I have no clue about a career anymore. Can someone please give me some guidance? How did you figure out what you wanted to be? i want to go to school for a "specialized" degree instead of something that's extremely broad. I don't know... Please help me! I'm lost... even a little guidance would be nice.
2006-10-09 06:54:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
To me a career is something you enjoy doing and don't care how much it pays. It is the personal satisfaction that makes it important to you and the reason why you stick with it.
First question... What do like to do in your spare time?
Second Question... If you do anything for free without getting paid, what would it be?
Third Question... What are you doing when you feel most fulfilled with your life and yourself as a person?
Now you should have the basics of what makes you happy. Combine the three and see if there is a position you can think of that qualifies. Your career may not be one that pays $100,000 a year. It may only pay $20,000. But if you want a career you are going to enjoy doing, it has to be one you enjoy.
Otherwise get a job. A job is something that may pay a lot of money, but it is not something you want to do for the rest of your life or any long time. Sometimes it does end up taking a LONG time to get out of. A job is what most people have. But it is not a career. It does not fulfill you. If that is where you are heading, it doesn't matter what degree you get. Pick the one that makes you the most money, or that requires the least amount of time. Jobs come and go, careers last a lifetime.
2006-10-09 07:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by mdf2775 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough decision for everyone. I think it is great if someone can truly do what they enjoy for a living. I did that for many years but was making no money at it. I think a good place to start is deciding what is important to you. Is it only doing a job you enjoy regardless of the income? Are you willing to relocate or do you want to stay where you are? Is there an income level that you require? School can get very expensive so you want to be sure you get your moneys worth once you're out. If income and job security are high priority, start by looking in the local classifieds or on hotjobs, etc. See what jobs pay well and seem to be the most in demand in your area or where you would be willing to relocate. If I had it to do over again I would probably do something in health care, optometrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. I currently work in the IT field which is also not a bad place to be.
2006-10-09 14:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was lost for a while myself. I went to the local community college in my area and took a test in the career services dept. It was kind of like an aptitude test. The end result told me what career I would be best at based on my personality, interest, experience, etc. You might want to give your local college a try and see if they have anything like that! Good Luck
2006-10-09 14:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by **Snowflake** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have no idea, but some brain-power, get a business degree. Every company needs them and you WILL get a job.
Things like Communications and Sociology prepare you to be a waiter.
If you have interest in science, do math, engineering, physics, chemistry etc.
2006-10-09 14:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Elvis W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The medical perfession is a great idea, because no matter where you go you will have a job lined up. There will always be a nursing shortage. Not to mention the pay is good especially if you are a travel nurse. Good luck !!!
2006-10-09 14:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I chose medical transcription. You can work on your own, the schooling is short, it pays good, and you can work in an office if you want, too. There are a lot of jobs out there, too.
2006-10-09 13:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by jesse s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join the military. There are many jobs to choose from, and you will get to learn many different things.
2006-10-09 14:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by a cutie n va 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this out.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
2006-10-09 14:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.monster.com
http://www.hotjobs.com
http://www.craigslist.org
http:// --->your local newspaper website then click on the classified section and search jobs<-----
Good luck
Tip for a strong resume:
http://www.jobbankusa.com/resumewrite/re...
2006-10-09 17:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋