Choosing a great career is a challenging task
because it should satisfy your emotional and
financial needs. ADEMOLA ALAWIYE writes on
various factors to consider when choosing a
career
What one person considers a great career may not
be so great for another. Choosing a great career
requires much thought, time, diligence and a
calculating approach. When it comes to
determining the career you want to follow, it is
important for you to take many things into
consideration. You have to analyse your interests
and determine if you have the skills needed to
pursue those interests, among other things.
Failure to do this can cause you major setbacks in
life. The process is meant to start even before you
go to the university. This is because the course
you study in school is supposed to boost your
chances in succeeding in that career.
Unfortunately, experts say many people just study
courses available to them or the ones their
parents chose for them.
Many of these people go on to either abandon
their certificates or change careers at some point
in the future - when they get to realise some of the
things they should have taken into consideration in
the first place.
Before choosing a career, the questions you
should ask include:
What are your interests?
Career advisers say people who enjoy what they
do are more likely to succeed than those who are
unhappy with their jobs. For you to enjoy your job,
it has to be one you are interested in. This is why
it is important to consider your interests in
choosing a career. If you are interested in writing,
for instance, you may be better off working in a
media organisation, than as a sales representative
for a company. This is because that will give you
the opportunity to pursue that interest. As a sales
representative, you are likely to get disenchanted
with what you do, which will lead you to put in
less effort and increase your chances of failing. So,
ask yourself the question, "What I'm I interested
in?" And be true to yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are you good at? What are your strengths
and weaknesses? Everybody has a talent;
something they are considered 'naturally' good at.
It could be football or swimming, it could be
cooking or human relations. Such people are likely
to excel by developing skills they already have.
This is why experts advise that people should
consider the career that allows them to utilise
skills they already have, developing them in the
process.
What is your level of education/training?
Whatever the career you settle for, you will need
some form of formal education to succeed. This is
why you have to determine your level of education
and if it is good enough for the career you are
considering or that you have chosen. If you realise
that you need to go for further training or
education, experts say you should also consider
how much it would cost you and how long you
have to get the training. Can you afford the
training? Do you have the time to go for it?
Sometimes, the additional training you need is one
that you can acquire on the job. It is therefore
important that you consider that as well, bearing in
mind that even if you are highly educated, you
need to continue to seek further training to ensure
you don't fail and when you succeed, to build on
that success. Bear in mind that while some
careers require much training, some others don't.
The idea is to ensure you have an interest in
learning before opting for a career that requires
serious training.
What is your goal?
One question you should answer before choosing a
career is, "What impact do I want to make?"
It is not unusual to see a top government official
or business executive at a loss for words when
asked the question, "How do you want to be
remembered?" This is not because they do not
want to be remembered, it is sometimes because
they really haven't thought about it.
It is a sign that they are uncertain about the
difference they want to make in life or that they
chose the wrong career.
Experts say when you know what you want to do
or become, it is easier for you to choose a career
and succeed in that career.
So, ask yourself what your goal is; to set up an
organisation like the Red Cross, find a cure to
some 'incurable' diseases, or achieve a
technological breakthrough? Once you answer this
question, you won't be so confused when it's time
to choose a career.
Work preferences
The nature of the career you choose can affect
your lifestyle and determine such things as where
you will live and how often you have to hit the
road. For instance, if you want to be a farmer, you
may have to reside in the rural area. If your goal
is to live in the city, you may find it difficult to run
the farm as you should.
While experts advise people against choosing a
career or accepting a job just because they like the
location, they say it should be considered.
If you want to be a pilot, you have to ensure that,
among other things, you are not afraid of heights.
Similarly, you should note that some careers
require you to travel a lot while some don't.
If you want to be an air hostess, then it is
expected that you love to travel (by air).
What are the career prospects?
Experts say people are better off pursuing careers
that have clear growth paths and job security.
This, according to them, is because losing a job
when you are just starting out can be devastating.
They note that there have been several people who
have changed careers as a result of this as they
concluded they were not cut out for it.
What are the financial benefits?
Experts stress that the pay package should not be
the first thing to consider when choosing a career.
However, they say it is okay to consider your
financial comfort. It is, therefore, okay to make
enquiries about salaries, promotions, benefits and
health care coverage, etc.

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Sometimes, it is very difficult to find the best career. You don't just know how to go about this. I have met several people with this issue.

In order to identify the career best for you, you must be able to consider certain factors. Some of these factors include;

Your talent
Attitude
subject interest
hobby
passion
country
Each of these factors is vital to help you in the search of your career. However, some factors should be less considered than others.

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