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For many teenagers, one of the hardest questions to answer is, "What do you
want to be when you grow up?" People have been asking you this question
ever since you were a little kid. You couldn't even play Robin Hood without
getting queried about the potential of a career in law enforcement.
While choosing a career is a tricky decision, don't stress over it. Try to decide on something you want to do, not just something you think will offer you job security, a fat pay check, or prestige. All of those things are subject to change. Do what you want to and don't worry about it! And don't feel like whatever you decide is permanent. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average college graduate changes jobs once every three years and changes career fields two or three times in their lifetime. Non college graduates change careers even more often than that. So, don't assume that your choice of career will determine your specific career for the rest of your life.
How do I decide on a career? Try getting part-time jobs in several fields that utilize your particular skills and interests. This will help you select a career by actually experiencing it.If you want to research the salary, job outlook, training requirements, and working environment of a particular career, you can find that information on our Career Search page. If you already know what you want to do, go ahead and browse the list to find more information on your particular career. You'll find out about training and qualifications, what earnings to expect, and what the future holds for that occupation. | |||
As
you graduate you will start hearing this question more and more. There will be
different variations on this theme. They will ask you what you want to major in
at college, where you want to go to school, what you want to do with the rest of
your life. At times you'll feel like saying: "How in the world should I
know, I'm only 18!"
