 HOME EDUCATION INSPIRATION ISSUES PROJECTS THEMES Careers: Part 2 "Selecting a Career" |
| INTRODUCTION: Daniel Gilbert (Stumbling on Happiness)from the Harvard happiness lab said we are poor at guessing towards future happiness. According to Economist Neil Howe, about 5% of people pick the right job on the first attack. It is important to remember that in many ways your job becomes your lifestyle. Early job hoping is a great way to explore work opportunities. As you get a few years under you it may look more immature. |
| CONSIDERATIONS: Autonomy: Self-Employed * Free Lance * Subcontract * Part Time Employment * Full Time Employment * Partnership Education: How much are you willing to commit to. Once you do graduate school you are very committed. Expert: How interested are you in become an expert in that field. Do you naturally gravitate toward that topic. Income: How much money would you like to make? There are some jobs were the focus is almost primarily on building wealth. Interest: What subjects did you do well in high school Location: Home, office, outdoors, urban, in nature, etc. Money: Your spending habits may limit your opportunities. In those early critical years if you take on large vehicle debt you may sell your future career so you can drive around in a large truck when you are 19. Preferred Style: Flexible Schedule, be your own boss, Productive: Would you consider yourself productive or successful in your direction. Do you want to consume it or produce it. My love for music does not make me a career musician. Relationships: Early pregnancy, early romantic commitments between young people, and divorce play a major role in career options. Skills: Wide open. Social: Introvert /Extravert, collaboration, Talents: Things that seem natural for you that are career applicable. Time Commitment: How much time are you willing to dedicate to a career and pursuing your career Missions & Philanthropy: Are you looking for a career to help others or make the world better? (Social work, pastor, law enforcement, teaching) Stress: What level? Air traffic controller? |
| TAKING STEPS: (1) Make a list to explore. (2) Take an aptitude and personality test (2) Talk to family, Media Center, Websites, Books (3) Set up a meal with a professional in the field along with a parent (4) Job Shadow > Internship (5) Subscribe to a professional journal. |
| WHAT NOT TO DO: Writer Andres Rosen says the 6 worst ways to pick a career are (1) people say your good at it (2) for perks/pay (3) without interning (4) because it impresses others (5) temporary financial fix (6) make parents happy. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/11/30/the-6-worst-ways-to-pick-a-career |
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