How to Choose the Right Career

Consider your dream career

• When you’re trying to choose a career, you should think about what you would do if you didn’t have to work
• Your answer to that question, may not be the best career choice for you,but it may give you an insight into what you should do.

Consider your hobbies

• It is very easy to turn your hobbies or something you love doing into a future career. Many hobbies correspond to real world needs and positions. Consider what you like to do and how that might fit into a career.

Consider what you enjoy to do in school

• Academic subjects translate well into future careers but may require more schooling than other types of careers. Your favorite class in high school could very well launch you into your future career but you have to be willing to work for it.

Consider what skills you excel in

• If you are good at certain skills, such as fixing things or making things, this can provide you with a great future career.

Do more research

• If you're still confused, consider doing more research on this topic. You can find helpful information by consulting your adviser or college of choice.

Ask yourself these questions

• What are you good at, and what do you love?
• What is the best environment for your personality type?
• What kind of lifestyle do you want?
• Where do you want to live?