How To Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided

Think deeply about yourself - We all feel a little awkward when we talk about our strengths and weaknesses, but it’s necessary for your future career. Find a quiet space and sit down with yourself.

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Create a broad list of careers - You might scratch some careers off the list immediately, but others may pique your interest. There could be careers that you never considered or thought of on your list.

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Start investigating your list - Now that you have some options to explore, it’s time for some basic research into the careers you have on your list right now.

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Shorten your list - You probably encountered some deal-breakers in the previous step that crossed off some career options. Narrowing down your list based on your research helps focus your decision.

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Talk to people in those fields of study - Reaching out to those who have chosen your potential future career can give you insight that job descriptions can’t. The firsthand knowledge and honest opinions they give you could help steer you in the right direction.

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Think of your life goals - When you think about your goals, you should evaluate how they impact your professional and personal life. Then maybe a career that forces you to travel constantly isn’t right for you.

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Make your career choice - It’s finally time to choose your career path. Perhaps you want to do more research or take some extra time, which is perfectly fine.

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Write out a plan - Career planning isn’t just deciding what job you want, but also how you’re going to get there. Write out what you need to accomplish.

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