"Embracing a 'go with the flow' attitude, while admirable in some contexts, may not always lead to a fulfilling career. It's essential to be intentional when selecting a career path.
Selecting a career will portray how you want to be or how you want to spend your life. The most important factor in choosing a career is your passion and proper decision-making. This should be kept in mind from school, which will help you select the branch for graduation and further studies.
It is always better to do self-assessment as it will significantly help you choose the right career. It would help if you discover your interest or what you enjoy doing the most in a specific field, which will help you build your career.
One needs to assess one's interest, and accordingly, one should look for a potential career. If you are interested in sports/art, look for a career in teaching/coaching.
Another accept is the skills you possess or are interested in acquiring skills like sales, designing, and computer, and teaching these will help you to make a specific career. These values also play a vital role in your career and it encourages you to work enabling one to balance life.
Initially, it would be best if you tried to know yourself, your likes and dislikes, and your abilities/expertise. Next is your exploring and decision-making by trying to find out and comparing. You know your potential, skills, interests, and values, and now you work to create your plan. Last is the action and efforts to be put in to achieve your goals.
You are not making a decision; Rather, you have to try to get your options. Career planning is an ongoing process that can help you manage your learning and development.
During your school days in high school, your counselor can help you explore, build, and create your career as per your interests and potential.
Another is the networking group, and one should research prospective career options. This is possible by being in the WhatsApp/LinkedIn group of varied professionals, businessmen, and other fields where one has to start mingling and chat with the concerned as per your needs.
The following aspects need to be avoided.
Firm decision: Never follow somebody else's footsteps, as it's not in your interest and passion.
Stay calm and avoid getting tempted by money: This will assist your short-term achievement, and one may be able to fulfill desires and dreams for a while. However, this will not last long in the distant future.
Getting under the influence of people: Please avoid getting under the influence of people, especially those who misguide you.
This will create confusion and might lead you to decide your dispassion.
Do your homework correctly: One should have a deep and thorough study while opting for a career. The lack of readiness and incomplete field survey will surely land one in distress.
Disregarding yourself: Never try to ignore yourself.
The few lucky ones know what they want to do and end up in satisfying careers without giving it much thought. Many people must put more effort into choosing occupations or pick them for the wrong reasons. They may choose careers that seem secure or pay well and then end up in misery.
The best way to ensure that doesn't happen to you is to make a well-thought-out decision.
There is no limit to career possibilities. Consider whether a career has a promising future before preparing for it. Having many options can become profuse at times. You have a new scope to reach your end goal, which is your flourishing career with firm and correct decisions.
Ishwar Deshmukh
The writer works with the Dept of Physical Education at Indian School Salalah
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