Choosing a career path can be one of the most exciting and frustrating things ever. It all begins with picking a degree to major in while you’re in college. I remember thinking that there were so many options, and I had no idea what to choose. I know that many of friends felt the same way, but ultimately I decided to go with something that I was not only comfortable with, but also something in which I knew that I could eventually be successful, too.
Lauren Binning created this infographic about the different factors that go into choosing a career. Her highlights include: Growing and Declining Occuptations, I Don’t Want My Job To Feel Like Work!, Unemployment Rate Based On Education, and I Want My Job to Contribute to a Good Quality of Life. All of these aspects are very important when trying to figure out which direction that you want to go.
Choosing a career is a difficult decision because sometimes you can’t decide if you want to go with a path that you are more interested in versus a path that will bring in more money. Ultimately, no one can make a decision for you, so there are many pros and cons that you need to consider.
- Is this industry still going to be around in five years? How about ten?
- Is this career going to make me feel fulfilled?
- Is my schooling going to help me get a job, or is there more steps that I have to take?
- Do I have a unique quality that is going to make me stand out in this field?
If you thought that this blog was intriguing, and you have any questions about taking the next step for your future, check out: Choosing A College Major.
What did you think of Lauren Binning’s infographic? Are there are other aspects that you would include in picking a career? Share below!
