Quite a few
amongst us are capable of exercising a choice for our career when we are
relatively young. But are we also capable enough to make the correct choice? It
is not about getting into a job, but taking a plunge into something that will
offer you an aspired everyday life and standard of living. Therefore, it is no
point taking a hasty decision. While this could be an honest recommendation,
there are intense demands on the youth to take a decision much before they are
actually certain of what they seek to do and achieve in life.
The truth is
that many young boys and girls do not have an identity of their own and hence
the issue of what they want to do in life is not really pertinent. Your years
at school and college hardly equip you with many knacks to gauge yourself. Hence, if you require additional time to mull
over and find out more about yourself, you should take a break to do precisely
that. Here is what you should do:
·
Know
& use your strong points: Whether
you are working or not, there is likelihood that you bank more on your
relatively weak points to do your work. This is bound to exasperate and
disinterest you; and eventually you will stagnate. You should know what your
strong points are and it is always be rewarding if you rely on them; this is
the guiding force behind any good career.
·
Discern
scope & extensiveness: Rather
than attempting to restrict your choices and options, you should widen them in
consonance with your selected line of work and domain of knowledge. This will
help you acquire a flexible approach to deal with possible changes as you move
ahead. To illustrate the point, if you seek to become a journalist, you should
be adept at rendering written reports and photographing people and events. A
qualification in these fields will stand you in good stead in your later years;
who knows that you may like to be an author or photographer some day! If you
have an open mind and keep your
preferences wide open, you may have to put in extra effort; however, it
will be worth it subsequently when you acquire more litheness.
·
Interact
with those in your preferred line:
When you meet and talk to people of your line, you should ask them their
views on the plusses and minuses of the career. Do they feel happy and
contended? What is something about the
career in question that is most appreciated by them? Are they able to devote
time to their families and fulfill domestic obligations? Their answers will
offer you an apt portrayal of how things will unfold for you.
·
Heed to
advice but decide yourself: There
will be many who will give you advice; they will undoubtedly keep your
interests in mind. You should remember that it is you who has to ensure that
the shoe fits you well. A point to guard against is that some people will also
have discouraging accounts to narrate and that you have to take their words
with caution. A courteous response is all what you should give them and do your
own contemplations. If you happen to be looking for a career change, the same
rules are applicable; you will have to research whether the environment will
absorb you or not. As a matter of principle, you should bank more on people who
are in the same field as you wish to be in.
·
Take up
honorary jobs: You will be to attest
a career only if you have hands- on experience. This necessitates even doing
jobs for free, particularly when your prospective employer appreciates your
inspiration and purpose. If you are able to acquit yourself well and volunteer
to take on more responsibilities, you will emerge a frontrunner. Remember that
the circle of friends and acquaintances that you develop during such
assignments are more or less life-long.
Albert Einstein
once said, “Everyone is a genius but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb
a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” So the question
that you need to be continually asking yourself is whether you want to swim in
the sea or climb a tree. Remember that your decision will define yourself.
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