Are you one of the many students who are undecided on what career they should pursue? Or do you feel like you want to try every career that comes to mind? If deciding on a career seems overwhelming to you, here are some helpful hints. First, think about your favorite and least favorite subjects. Say you hate English, then becoming a lawyer who reads and writes consistently wouldn’t be the best fit. Is science your worst subject? Then you will probably have a hard time succeeding as a doctor or marine biologist. Your favorite subjects can also point you toward possible careers. If you love math, then a career in engineering, finance, or market research might be a good choice. Next, consider your personal interests. Do you love taking care of animals? Then check out veterinary medicine, animal science, or zoology. Do you like to help people with their health or personal problems? Then nursing, psychology, or even social work might be a good choice. And, if you love talking with people, a career in public relations, sales, or human resources might suit you. Finally, research a career’s stability, industry size, and salary. For example, right now the health care field is rapidly expanding due to the number of baby boomers who will need health care as they begin to reach retirement age, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that physician assistant, physical therapist, and nurse practitioner careers are all projected to increase by 34 percent or more over the next 10 years. In addition, health science and STEM careers generally offer the highest salaries, and the fields of nursing, business management, accounting, and education employ the largest number of people. These types of statistics along with your other considerations can really help you confirm which career will be the best fit. Another great way to find the right career path are aptitude tests or career assessments and several are available to high school students. If you are a CAA client, please take the assessments we provided for you in your online account. Non-clients should talk to their guidance counselor for career assessment options. Once you’ve identified a career or two that might be a good fit, CAA strongly recommends that you job shadow or talk to someone in this field. Finding out more about the daily ins and outs of a career will help you confirm your selection or it might even point you in a new direction! CAA Coaches recommend that all students research their career choices fully. As always, CAA clients are welcome to contact us with any career questions.
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