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    How do I know what I should do with my life?
    Lauren Krasny
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    Lauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
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    You may find it helpful to come up with a list of things you absolutely do not want to do for a job, such as constant traveling or working long or uncertain hours. These non-negotiables can help you decide between different jobs.
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    How do you get through a hard work day?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    Ask yourself what makes the career a dream? If it isn't your dream then it may not be for you. While others may admire your position, if you're unfulfilled you may want to explore other options. Ask yourself what you don't like about the job and what can improve it. If there are opportunities to make your job more worthwhile, talk to your manager about taking on new tasks, transferring to a new role or other opportunities within your organization. If you are simply disenchanted with your work industry altogether, begin researching things that are of interest to you and see if you are qualified to assume roles within that industry. You can also seek the help of a career coach to assist you in discovering your dream job and equip yourself with the tools to pursue it.
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    How do I become a journalist with no experience?
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    Practice your writing skills and consider taking a course if you haven't. Any formal education can be particularly useful to assist you in obtaining the skills needed to confidently achieve this goal. Beginning a blog or providing reviews for products and services. Network with anyone that can assist you.
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    How do I become an entrepreneur?
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    First consider establishing what it is that you would like to do as far as creating a business. Do your research so you can confidently decide that this is the right startup for you. Tap into friends and family for feedback. Establish whether or not there is a demand for the service you wish to supply. Determine your demographic. Create a business plan to determine the cost to run your business and project your goals for income. Create a marketing plan for your business. Create a name for your business. Decide if you have to have your business incorporated. Obtain the paperwork needed to legally establish your business and be sure to maintain a separate account for your profit and expenses.
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    How do I become an entrepreneur?
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    First, consider establishing what it is that you would like to do as far as creating a business. Do your research so you can confidently decide that this is the right startup for you. Tap into friends and family for feedback. Establish whether or not there is a demand for the service you wish to supply. Determine your demographic. Create a business plan to determine the cost to run your business and project your goals for income. Create a marketing plan for your business. Create a name for your business. Decide if you have to have your business incorporated. Obtain the paperwork needed to legally establish your business and be sure to maintain a separate account for your profit and expenses.
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    How do I know if the course that I chose is right for me?
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    Once you start working, you'll have to consider how you feel. If you enjoy your job and look forward to going to work, you made the right choice!
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    How can I tell the difference between a hobby and a passion?
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    A hobby is something that relieves stress and makes you happy, but passion is a deep love for something that you can't live without doing.
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    How can I decide between several different fields that all have different qualifications?
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    Talk to people who already work in those fields to get a better idea of what they are like to work in. What do you feel you are you best qualified for? What is most interesting to you? Weigh the pros and cons.
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    What is a good career path for someone who is good at learning foreign languages, literature, and acting?
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    You could consider a career as a translator, travel guide, or teacher/professor.
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    How can I plan my career when I don't know what I am good at or where my interest lies?
    Amy Harrison
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    One thing you could do is take accurate online quizzes that may help direct you to what best suits you.
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    What should I do if the courses for my dream career are very expensive?
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    Take as many courses as possible at community college. Community colleges are far less expensive and you can live at home. They often offer flexible schedules too so students work and save money while attending classes.
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    How do I decide on a career if I'm multitalented?
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    You can be good at plenty of things, but being good at something doesn't mean you're passionate about it, and your career should be based on what you're passionate about. Explore your talents and find out which one brings you the most happiness and contentment; then, pursue a career with that talent.
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    I want to go to Oxford University in couple of years when I finish high school, but I don't have money for it. How can I get a scholarship?
    Joseph Gray
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    Research their scholarship system. Most good colleges have very good scholarship opportunities, and you could possibly qualify for one or more. Oxford is going to be very hard to get in to, so you need to dedicate yourself to it and have many extra-curricular activities, such as sports, clubs, community service, tutoring and just about anything else that would look good on your application.
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    How do I choose between becoming a doctor and a C.A.?
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    Make a list of pros and cons; study both of them until there is a clear choice.
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    What should I do if my career interests are expensive?
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    Weigh your options and decide if you are willing to go into debt for your dream job, and make sure that you could repay your debt.
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    I want to become an author but my parents are not much happy about that. Is it a bad choice?
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    It may not be an easy career path but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pursue it. Some budding authors find they need to supplement their income with a "side gig" or second career. See if you can find any authors you can speak with and get suggestions from. Keep your options open and pursue your education.
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    What is a good career path for someone who loves science, mathematics, and social studies?
    Stephanie Lenny
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    Look into sociology. It combines all of those subjects. You might also consider social psychology, but you might have more career potential with sociology.
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    Are there any careers related to travelling the world?
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    Yes, there are lots of jobs that could allow you to travel the world. For example, you could become a doctor, nurse, dentist, or teacher that specializes in serving poor areas around the world. You could also be a missionary, tour guide, or freelance worker in an area of your choice.
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    I am 14 years old and don't like math, although I'm good at chemistry and biology. What career should I choose?
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    You're still young to decide on a career path, but biochemistry might be worth looking into. Keep your options open and continue to explore new things.
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    Which subjects are taught in the usual American curriculum?
    Amy Harrison
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    Compulsory subjects include English and Math. In your early years of schooling you will probably have additional compulsory subjects such as history or science, but as you reach your sophomore year/10th grade, you may get to choose some of your own subjects that best suit towards your career path.
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    What course should I have my daughter take if she is a good artist, but is bad with studies?
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    You should have her take classes in animation and graphic design. You could hire a private tutor, home school her, or look into a vocational school if the normal curriculum is not working well for her.
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    I took a test and the results showed that I should pursue Home Economics and Computer and Technology but my heart lies between writing and arts. I don't know my capabilities either. What should I do?
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    Go with what you enjoy. What's the point in having a job if it's not something you love?
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    I want to be a neurosurgeon but every time I think about it, I don't feel passionate. What do I do?
    Blossom SMH
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    If you don’t feel passionate about being a neurosurgeon, then maybe it isn’t the right job for you. Consider other careers that include the elements that attracted you to neurosurgery, but about which you feel more excitement.
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    How can I become a scientist if I do not do well in math?
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    You need to be good in math, but it doesn't need to come naturally. Get a tutor and get through the classes required and then you'll figure out what math is most relevant to your chosen area.
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    I love science but also really like the law. Is there any career path I can choose that includes both of them?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can pursue a career in environmental protection law.
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    How do I pick a career path?
    Community Answer
    Think of things that you like to do. If you cannot think of anything, get out there and work or volunteer. Get to know people and different types of jobs. You will soon learn likes and dislikes about different types of jobs and you will also learn things about yourself. This will all make your career path more clear.
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    How do I pick a career?
    Community Answer
    Find a job you love that is also a realistic and decent-paying job.
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    How can I know that I chose the right career?
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    Most likely you'll feel satisfied or happy with your career. Also, if going to work is something you dread, you might not have chosen the right career (or at least not the right company).
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    I'm thinking of going for science, but people say I'm really good at art. I'm afraid science might be a problem for me, what do I do?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    Can you do both? If yes, go for it. If not, I would choose science and do art in your free time. It has improved somewhat, but art just doesn't have much money in it. Now, you don't need to be rich, but if you can't feed yourself, you won't create much art, either. However, there's another point to be made. If you can't choose between these two, perhaps neither really interests you? Shouldn't you find something you're truly excited about, and that makes all doubts melt away, like "Yes! That's it, I'll be a [insert career choice here]".
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    What should I do if I'm not confident in the career path that I've chosen?
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    Try to pursue some additional training or further education in the area that you're not confident in. If you're not sure where to begin, discuss it with your boss/superior. If you don't think you'll ever be confident in this career, it might be time to choose a different path.
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