Make smart choices when choosing a career path
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius. For many, the question “How to choose a career path?” may seem daunting and stressful. It’s a decision that can put a lot of pressure on someone, especially at a time when studying for your matric exams takes top priority. These challenging times can cause confusion and leave you feeling stressed but it is important to pay attention to this all-important decision as it will shape your future. When choosing the right career to follow, you need to learn about yourself, your values, interests, skills and abilities together with your personality type. This makes some careers a good fit for you and others a not-so-good fit. When your high school education nears its completion, you must be
prepared for what comes next, and ask yourself: “Will the end of my education be the beginning of another one which determines my career path?” or “Does my education journey end here?”. Choosing your own career path is an important process that requires careful thinking and planning. It isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, since your entire future and way of living is based on your career decision. With so many options to choose from, how will you choose a career that’s right for you? This Career Choice digimag strives to make your decision-making less stressful and more exciting. It also explores some of the careers we often don’t hear much about.
I have fond memories of aspiring to become a marine biologist when in grade 10 because of my passion and love for sea life. I would tear every time I watched Flipper or Free Willy and always had this fervent longing for the sea. However, between grade 10 and 12 I went through the motions and there were probably close to 10 different career options that I wanted to pursue. In my indecisive-teenage years, I wanted to try out anything that seemed cool and hip. However, many hours of researching helped me find a suitable career and one that I would enjoy and make a success of. I was an avid follower of the news and discovered a flair for creative writing and poetry and the pull towards Journalism therefore felt inevitable. It is a decision thatI have absolutely no regrets about. It is important to note that contrary to society’s beliefs, not only careers such as engineering, medicine or science leads to one being successful. Success comes with being passionate and loving what you do . Find your purpose in life and build on it. Choose a career that not only suits your lifestyle but your personality and abilities. – MaryAnne Isaac
