How can I choose the career that's best for me?

Question

I have a bachelor's degree and I am working on a master's degree. It seems that I can not find a job that fits me.

Answer 1

The fact that you have degree, must mean you have an interest in something. Fax or email your resume as much as possible. Don't just send out 5 resumes to different companies and wait. Send out as many as you can and follow up on them. Don't think that since you have a degree that you will automatically get a job. You need to 'sell' yourself. Show them your confidence and willing to work for their company.

Answer 2

When a question like this comes up, I usually answer "create your own career".

I was the same, I had great skills in many computer fields, but I didn't want to make a career out of any of them.

Make a list of your passions/hobbies and your skills. List everything, no matter how small.

Now go through that list and figure out how to make that profitable. Maybe you have enough information about a subject to make up and sell a small ebook on it. Perhaps you can write for a website, or create a website.

I personally do this: http://www.insanecompensation.com and I love it. You can set your own hours, etc. It might not be what you are looking for, but check it out and see. You don't have to do it full-time either.

Don't let a "job" kill your dreams and goals. You job should be getting you to your goals, not holding you back.

If you want me to give you a link to a really good course on how to professionally sell stuff online, send me an email.

Whatever path you choose, remember happiness is more important than money. If you are happy, you will find a way to make the money.

Good luck,
-Jeremy Hollingsworth

Answer 3

More info would have helped all of us answer more specifically.

But there are still some generalizations that might help.

Academic programs are written and delivered by academics. If you look for work outside academia you may find yourself poorly equipped for real world 101.

These programs are NOT designed to prepare workers for the workplace. That's what technical schools do.

Degree programs give you an immersion in fields of study or practice. Which did you choose? Learning about a subject or how to practice a discipline?

Now, lets look at YOU.

Aside from your degree and all those classes; what really interests you? Hobbies, spare time burners, etc?

Like to work with others? Prefer working alone?
Want to lead, want to follow?
Need space? Seek company?
Indoors vs outdoors?
Big company/ Small business?
Prestige important? Titles/ name on a door?
Private person/ like the limelight?

Relax. Lots of us go thru this.
Some of us decide to invent the wheel instead of jumping thru hoops.

The best job for you just might be the one you create.

Answer 4

Try the MAPP assessment. You can take it for free, and get some results for free. More detailed info costs a little. I took it and I found it to be an accurate reflection of me. I think MAPP stands for Motivational Assessment of Personal Potential. Regardless, here is the site: http://www.assessment.com/

I feel the same way you do. Only I already finished the Masters. The MAPP was helpful, but I am limited because I don't want to leave my area. GOOD LUCK !!!

Answer 5

i don't know to much about careers, but i think you should do something you enjoy. you can always learn how to be good at your job but you can never learn how to be happy. and don't be pressured by money, unfortunately its important but again it doesn't make you happy!!!!!!!!!!