Hi! I've just realized I can't decide on what I want to do as a career for the rest of my life, its an important decision that will affect my future so I need advice, I know its up to me but please give me you thoughts, which career path should i choose:
Journalism
Film
Business administration
Graphical designing
which career field would you suggest I pursue? I cant make up my mind, each one has its ups and downs, choose one and tell me why it should be the one, thanks!
2007-04-27 05:48:51 · 7 answers · asked by Exedius M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your career counseling office (or whatever it is called now) has access to online programs that talk about the openings in each of those fields, where the openings are, the salary range, etc, and related jobs. Try talking to people doing these jobs; try readings about these subjects; talk to students at colleges studying these fields.
2007-04-27 05:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you what to choose - I don't know your interests or talents. But most schools will let you attend without declaring a major, I think. Take an intro class in each subject, and see what you like. (In the meantime, take required classes also, of course) Talk to the profs in each of these fields, and see what they have to say about the field as a career. Ask about job prospects, pay, whether you'll have to travel a lot, are there jobs in your area, is there room for advancement.
Go to the academic advisors or counseling center on campus, and talk to them. Ask if they offer the Meyers Briggs test. This can give you an idea of what careers you may be happy in. It doesn't say "You'll be a great film maker", only that other people with your personality have been happy doing this.
See if you can't get a campus job working in one of the areas you choose. Work experience will always help you learn more about that career.
Finally, understand that lots of college students change their majors, some several times. You may realize that journalism just doesn't float your boat. That's OK - there are other schools and departments that will be glad to have you, if you have a decent GPAl Switch - maybe some of the classes you took in the old major will give you a unique point of view in the new one.
2007-04-27 05:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go with your passion. In each of these fields, there is a great deal of "rejection factor," with the possible exception of business administration. However, business can be very cutthroat and competitive. Your passion is what will carry you through the difficult times, and help keep you focused. Ask yourself the question...which of these areas could I not see myself living without? Sounds cheesy, but putting value on each of these areas can help you weed out the things you would like to do from the things you were born and made to do. I am a Social Worker with kids with autism, and I have worked in Juvenile probation. I have been spit at, hit, punched, bit, pooped and peed on, pinched, and called just about every name you can think of. But, I could not see myself doing anything else. Passion and drive are what helps carry you through the difficulties of everyday life to the moments of clarity when God shows you that you are doing exactly what he has designed you for!!
2007-04-27 06:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mike C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that its great that you are looking but quite haven't decided. I think that's what college is for, to try to figure out what really interests you. My suggestion is take a little bit of everything, who knows maybe it will be art or philosophy or math or economics. You have plenty of time to decide what to do for the rest of your life.
Ask an adult what they studied in school and see what they do now, I'm sure that there is very little correlation. If grown ups ask you what you want to do, I bet you they are still looking for ideas!
I really think that your first job finds you, not the other way around. Try to learn as much as you can and then try to focus your activities in an area that really interests you.
2007-04-27 06:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Nelson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be something that you can't wait to get up in the morning and go do, It has to bring you joy, and happiness. Hope this helps, good luck!. :)
2007-04-27 06:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kagome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it more time, sounds like you are not ready to make that decision.
2007-04-27 05:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by harley_wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choose one that you will still really like in 20 years
2007-04-27 06:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋