Jam Teen eZine July 2013 | Page 8

Learn to Earn in Return

F O R M O R E G R A P H I C D E S I G N F R E E B I E S: V I S I T W W W. D E S I G N F R E E B I E S. O R G
Johnny Jr. since childhood, his life-long dream was always to become a Doctor. Suddenly, his dream all came to a crushing Holt when he had his first hospital visit at the age of 15 years old. The ambulance sped in the hospital’ s drive way, a gun-shot victim was quickly lowered out of the ambulance. Johnny Jr. now has a chance to witness firsthand what his career path will entail; he then sees blood, large portions of it. It was enough to change Johnny Jr. mind and career choice. Blood might not be the reason that your career path has changed in a possibly new direction or even entail blood at all. Choosing a career path can often times be a frustrating decision. Many questions could come flooding into your mind. Is this the right decision? Will I be any good at this? Is this going to be a boring career choice? Can I afford this profession? Will I make lots of money? Can I see myself doing this for the rest of my Life? Such critical questions to be answered but with the right Guidance and mentorship, this uncertainty, can be resolved. Therefore, here are six( 6) tips you should consider when choosing a profession.
1. Where do I start? To make a precise decision about your future, our first tip is to ensure that research is done. A little research before making any big decision is always paramount. The first step in your research should be to speak to a Career Counselor who can give you the advice and help you to turn your passion into a career selection. After the talk and the counselor have shown you career options to your liking, the next step will be to now start networking. Networking with persons in your field of interest is important. These people have the day to day experiences that you need to know about. Therefore, listen, ask questions and be observant. Now, use this opportunity to your advantage, find out how you can get on the job training, if the profession allows, and make sure to gain the experience necessary. In the meantime, you don’ t need a compass to navigate your future; Google can be a helpful guide. The internet can be a valuable asset in helping to research the right professional decision.
2. How do I learn this?
“ Education is the key to success.” The research done should show what Educational accreditations are necessary for your profession of choice. One works their way up the educational ladder from an Early Childhood institution, to Primary / Preparatory, then on to High / Technical schools. This then opens the opportunities of choosing higher educational training into your professional development. This becomes an important time to seek out higher educational funding and scholarship programs. The crucial realization that potential employers are seeking qualifications in the forms of Bachelors of Science( B. Sc), Masters of Science( M. Sc.), Doctor of Philosophy( PhD), and among other titles. Teens ensure that you keep current.
Consider studying abroad as well. The notion of higher learning is a way to ensure your chances of being vital in your career choice.
3. What is it going to take?
“ Experience teaches wisdom”! No matter your career choice, all development, even the simplest, requires experience. Practical activities are repetitive activities done daily in our lives. How did you learn to write, read or even talk? Through literal experience and practice of course! Experience replaces naivety on the job. Employers need to know that they can trust their employees in executing the correct procedures on the job. Imagine you are home alone with a pregnant aunt or cousin and given the task to deliver a baby; you are not a trained doctor, so therefore, what would you do? How would you feel being clueless?
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Some of the ways to achieve experience include:-( 1) On-the-job training( 2) Voluntary Services( 3) Educational practical in schools( 4) Job fairs( 5) Work experience These are just three( 3) of our helpful tips, stay tuned for our next issue to see what’ s next when making the right career decision.
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