Jam Teen eZine July 2013 | Page 8

Learn to Earn in Return

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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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