Too Many Career Choices? Here's A Guide On Making Your Choice

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Hello guys!

It definitely has been a long time since you last saw read me and I sure have missed you! I apologize for being away for so long and will try everything to stay this time. Now to the topic I'm sure you're here for: we certainly have varying methods and reactions to life especially when it comes to career choices, but I don't think there's anything that says you shouldn't check out guides, is there?

You sure need a little push from time to time (I know I do too), so I'm writing this as a way for us to all help each other reach that potential we have been yearning to reach for so long, maybe even just start! Let these guide you:

Who are you?

Making a career choice is a big deal. As such, one thing you always have to do is start from the source - yourself. Make a genuine report on yourself: what are you mostly drawn to? What kinds of environment do you like to work in? Are they usually noisy or serene? This is the very first stage, so even if you are employed or unemployed - take your time to find out who you really are.

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An important thing about this question is being able to make forecasts. Think about interesting stuff you like to do that will definitely pop up in your future. It's also very fine to write down things that are temporary for you. Don't forget your strengths and weaknesses, guys! Explore every corner of yourself in a question and answer style.

Make a list

What do we do when we need to make our chaotic thoughts and ideas clear? We make a list! From the first step, I'm pretty sure some things would've have been coming up as potential career choices already. This step is where you pick them out from the noise and make them into a list.

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Write them out on paper, in bullet points, on a spreadsheet, whatever you are comfortable in! Next, you want to look through this list and pick out the ones that genuinely interest you and match your traits and possible goals well. Then you want to go on and research them: what are the job descriptions particular to these career choices?

Be careful here: If you find a career that you think is interesting and might be likely to explore later, you could keep it and save somewhere. After making extensive research on what your chosen career(s) is/are like in the real market, try and seek out professionals maybe on LinkedIn to get more information about exceling in the field(s).

Choosing still begins with you

Because, what doesn't? When taking charge of your ship and steering it, you make the choice about where it turns. It helps to have more than one career choice for a fall back plan, but it isn't totally necessary. So whether you are one for choosing one path or more than one, make sure you don't forget structure!

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Choosing comes with identifying material and immaterial costs that will come with your career and how to navigate different stages and challenges. You could also take your time or go back a step if you need to just take a breather. However, if you have made your choice, follow me to the next step!

Go for the win!

(Insert your name here); for the win!

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Here, you identify your action plan. This is where you set long and short term targets for yourself. This is also where the different paths that lead to success in your new career are clearly outlined in steps. Also remember: take the first step, it leads to the second. And the third, and...you know where I'm going with this.

Speaking of actions, I finally started my coding journey in December 2017 and it has been a hell of a ride. I'm going to write about it in a separate post and how getting a scholarship made me feel

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One last thing: making a career choice is a continuous process, so don't be scared when you have to come back to this guide. Life in itself is continuous, so what makes careers different?

Stay winning,
See you in my next post!