What Job is right for me?

Question

How to find out what job is right for me? I work 3 jobs Retail im 22 years old, I live in San Diego, CA and with all my jobs I still make alot less then I want. Im tried of working in Malls. My major is International Economics cause I love Business but I don't even know where to start looking for a career and not just a job. How to find out what is a good job for me? Where should I start my search?

Answer 1

Start your search with your college's Career Center. You've got a wonderful major for working in a multi-national company or in government, even a multi-national non-profit.

And, believe it or not, you've also gotten very valuable experience by working in retail! That background is wonderful, regardless of what you end up doing for a "career." It gives you real concrete understanding of how things are sold and marketed to consumers in the U.S.

As mentioned, your college Career Center has tests to help you figure out what you want to do and would be good at doing. If they don't, buy or borrow a copy of "What Color Is Your Parachute" (by Richard N. Bolles). It's revised and updated every year (2007 is out now), but if your library only has one "career book," this one is it, and every edition is useful.

Your college Career Center should also be able to help you figure out which companies (or other organizations) hire people to do whatever it is you want to do.

Your college Career Center also probably has lists of alumni who are doing those jobs in those companies (or government agencies, etc.) where you want to work and also the contact info so that you can discuss those jobs and successful job search strategies with those people. Start your business networking with these people - they can be mentors, even bosses or co-workers. You're not asking them for a job; you're asking them for advice.

If your college Career Center isn't particularly helpful, visist the California Employment Development Department - http://www.edd.ca.gov/ - you can get similar support from them, and it's free.

Go for it! You've got the education and experience to do anything you want and to have a very successful career!

Good luck!

Answer 2

If you already have your degree, there are a number of options available to you. With that major banking, stock broker or investment counselor would be a few to consider. With your concentration a multinational corporation would be a place to start looking. If you are still in school, some companies offer co-op programs where you work and go to school at the same time. Your college adviser might be able to assist you in finding something you would enjoy. Another way to find some guidance is to take a preferences test offered by most colleges and universities. They are usually free if you are enrolled. Check with your career center at your college. There are no right or wrong answers. You pick the best answer based upon your personality or preferences. After you take the test, you will usually meet with a counselor and they will go over the test with you and offer some potential career choices you might enjoy.

Answer 3

First of all you need to start taking some community college courses if thats what you really wanna do because if you keep putting it off 10 years down the line you will still be doing retail. good luck with your career choice!

Answer 4

If you are in college, run, don't walk to your Career or Placement Center. Talk with a Career Counselor, do some informational interviewing with people who are doing the types of jobs you are interested in, volunteer, job shadow, do internships....you have the power to decide... (or not to decide). It takes work!

Answer 5

I suggest speaking with your college's placement office. You may be able to take some tests to help determine what job will fulfill both your intellectual needs and your economic needs. Being happy with one's occupation is a very valuable factor. Good luck.

Answer 6

YOU SHOULD BE A DOCTOR