The closer you get to high school graduation, the more you’re faced with the inevitable question: What are you going to do with your life? Some students know exactly what career path they’ll take even before their senior year, whether it’s enrolling in a four-year Undergraduate program, enlisting in the military or taking classes at a technical school. Others don’t decide until they already have a couple years of work experience under their belt. If you’re stressing about what you’ll do after graduation, relax. There’s no right or wrong time to choose a career, and even though you may feel pressured to, you don’t have to decide before you graduate.
To help ignite your thinking process, we have prepared these tips for you:
1.Go with your gut
Consider what you’re naturally good at doing. It might be working with your hands, helping others or using your creativity – whatever ignites the passion in you.
2.Look at the logistics
Think about how much education or a career will require and whether you’re willing to invest that much time and money. Also consider what type of work environment would suit you best. Do you want to work in an office, or do you want to be on the road or in the field? Do you want a job that’s the same each day or one that changes?.Remember,Some professions require six or more years of education beyond high school.
3.Test yourself
By taking self assessment tests, you may discover some exciting career fields you didn’t even know existed. By asking you about your traits, preferences and interests, they give you a better idea of your attitudes as they relate to different careers. You can find self-assessment tests online.
4.Avoid influences
Too many students choose careers to make a parent or friend happy. “But students, it’s your lives, and you are going to work 40 to 50 years after your studies, so you need to choose something you will enjoy.”
5.Don’t rush
You’re going to be working for decades, so choosing a line of work isn’t something that you can or should do overnight. Don’t worry if you have no clue now, Just keep striving to discover yourself while researching careers of interest.
Source : FFA New Horizons
