As children, we have many dreams. We want to become firefighters, astronauts, actors, doctors and singers at the same time! As we grow up and begin to seriously consider our professional future, it is important to maintain our passion and self-confidence. Confucius rightly thought when he said, "Choose a job you love, and you won't have to work a day in your life."
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Discovering Your Talent
Step 1. Get moving
Do you like to try different kinds of sports or climb the Swedish framework? Perhaps you are a practical child who loves to spend free time building castles and fortifications and playing with his friends. Maybe you are the strongest and fastest person in school! Believe it or not, these activities that keep you entertained by keeping you physically engaged could turn into your future job.
- A professional athlete earns money by playing his favorite sport, but a coach, referee and sports doctor also build their career in the world of sports. Those who work in the construction and technology industry get to work all day using their hands, building and repairing things from nothing. The possibilities are endless.
- "Having a job" doesn't mean sitting at a desk all day! There are many fun and dynamic occupations for people who like to move around all the time.
Step 2. Accept and grow your love of math and science
It might sound boring, but these school subjects can push you to pinpoint what your job will be in the future. Some children love math and can solve the hardest problems in their minds. Others who love science can't wait to experience and learn about the world around them. Do you like to reason and use logic and data? Take that into account! Skills in science and math are amazing skills that can turn into a professional career.
Inventors, scientists, economists, engineers and computer programmers were all students like you once, and today they put their skills to use using numbers, data and rationality to advance their careers. While your work may not necessarily be based on math or science, these skills can come in handy in any kind of profession
Step 3. Create and let your imagination run wild
Draw, write, paint, have fun and create. If you prefer daydreaming, do it yourself, tell stories or compose music, instead of spending time studying data and numbers! Grab your dreams and engage in whatever you like. There are so many professions for people like you!
Artists, writers, actors, musicians and designers are professionals who, among hundreds of others, work using their creativity. Dreaming and expressing yourself through art is a quality that could one day allow you to find an incredible job
Step 4. Consider what you love to do unreservedly
If you love spending free time cooking with your parents, playing outdoors with your dog or looking after your younger siblings, keep doing it. Your hobbies and passions are things that could one day turn into a job if you work hard and develop your interests. Your favorite pastimes can show you what you excel at and love doing.
Think about why you like your hobbies. If you love to play with your pets, maybe you are inclined to look after them and you could become a great veterinarian or a great trainer someday. If you enjoy taking care of your little siblings, maybe when you grow up you could become a teacher or educator
Part 2 of 3: Evaluating the Options You Might Have When You Grow Up
Step 1. Explore the world around you
The more you see and experience, the more avenues will open for you. When you are small, you have the opportunity to spend time with greater freedom. Get used to trying everything you can and delving into what interests you. You never know when you may come across something that really piques your curiosity.
- Don't be afraid to get out of your shell. Sign up for a rhetoric class if public speaking intimidates you, or take a postgraduate course that you would never think of completing. An unexpected opportunity could lead you directly to your dream job. The worst thing you can do is allow your fear or worries to stop you from taking the first step.
- Lea Michele, the world famous actress of the television series Glee, got her first writing on Broadway by accident. She accompanied a friend to an audition and did so as a joke, accidentally finding her life's job. It could happen to you too, if you try to expose yourself.
Step 2. Listen to your instincts
It's easy to be swayed by other people's opinions or to follow the plans other people have drawn up for you. There will always be someone who will judge your choices and there will be no shortage of family, teachers, friends and even strangers who will tell you what to do. However, only you you can know what is the professional path to follow.
This does not mean that you should ignore the advice of those who love you. Usually, he always wishes the best for you and may have more experience in life, so he will certainly be able to give you helpful tips. However, ultimately only you can determine who and what you will grow up to be. Don't give up on a dream and don't be afraid to reach a goal just because others don't believe it's the right thing
Step 3. Practice
If you find something that excites you, but in which you feel you are not very competent, do not hesitate to prepare yourself. If you find something you naturally excel at, delve into it. Whether you are a beginner or a genius, remember that you need to hone your art. No one can become an expert in their field except by dedicating time and energy to it. Regardless of your skill, it is essential to always improve.
When you need to understand what your abilities are, don't be afraid to think outside the box. It is not certain that it is a sport, a school subject or something else well defined. Do all your friends turn to you when they need advice? Do you have a soft spot for animals? Do you like coordinating school projects? All these aspects are strengths that can help you in the world of work
Step 4. Be realistic and patient
Dream big and stay optimistic about your future, but remember that only hard work and patience will get you where you want to go. Probably many people who adore their profession today did not feel the same when they started. While it would be nice to get your dream job on the first try, you need to know the industry you would like to enter and then find your way to the top.
Part 3 of 3: Finding a Job You Like
Step 1. Find a career orientation test
If you have no idea where to start to choose which job you will be growing up, this kind of test is for you. There are different types of questionnaires that can measure skills and interests and guide you towards a career that fits your personality. The results you will achieve not only offer you options, but they can be helpful tips that will put you on the right path.
- Some tests examine natural gifts by asking questions for which right or wrong answers are expected. Others have more open questions that analyze character. Try some!
- On the Internet you can find many career guidance questionnaires by doing a quick Google search. If you want more alternatives, ask a school counselor or teacher for help. You have tons of tests available!
Step 2. Write down your strengths and passions
Under each heading, mark the jobs or professions in which you would have a chance to put the skills you wrote to good use. By writing down all these aspects, you will be able to organize your thoughts and better understand the various opportunities. Discard any career paths that seem uninteresting to you and circle the ones you want to find out about. Pay attention to the jobs you've listed more than once - in other words, the ones that contain most of your skills or interests.
- Strengths and passions can be general or particular. For example, you can write "understanding". Under this feature, try writing doctor, teacher, social worker, etc. Next you can write "good at science". Under this competence you can list, for example, pharmacist, doctor, computer programmer, etc. Don't think too much: you better have an overview of all the possibilities!
- Think about how your strengths can translate into different jobs. For example, you might sing divinely, but that doesn't mean your goal is to become a famous singer. Think about other professions that have a certain relationship with this talent, such as producer, music teacher, talent scout, and so on.
Step 3. Think about the lifestyle you want when you grow up
Do you want a job that takes you to travel seven days a week or do you prefer the freedom of working from home? Think about your priorities in relation to a profession or career and don't be afraid to answer truthfully. You may be willing to choose a personally uninspiring job if it offers you a hefty salary. On the other hand, you might prioritize the fun part over the money. Every person is different, so you need to decide what's most important to you.
Priorities can change over time. Don't be afraid to sift through different paths
Step 4. Look for specific information on the professional sectors that interest you
By learning about everything related to a particular field of work, you have the opportunity to determine if you are making the right choice. You will be able to understand which specific skills are most important in a particular field in order to develop and refine them. You should also inquire about the level of education or certificates you will need. By digging deeper, you will also be able to understand to what extent you can use your skills in a particular field to find work or if you may need to prepare a backup plan.
Step 5. Find a mentor
Once you've sifted through the jobs and careers that interest you most, find someone who specializes in your chosen industry. It would be very helpful to talk to someone who is already doing the job you want and ask them any questions that would help you investigate the matter. Ask her how she got to where she is and what she would have liked to know when she was younger. Ask her how she divides her day and, if possible, be her shadow for a day! By walking in the footsteps of someone doing your "dream job", you will be able to learn more and realize if it's really the right one for you.
