By: Esha Akhtar
Session: 2019

Choosing the right career might be the toughest decision for you, and with tough decisions comes a sense of agitation that is related to building a successful future. The decision might be challenging for you, but with thoughtfulness, you can discover a path that aligns with your interests. You can consider a few things that can help you make the best decision:

Explore Yourself: Start by assessing your interests. Try to figure out what makes you happy and what your skills are. With this self-reflection, you can decide about your interests and which things you can perform better at. For example, if you have a passion for art, you can try considering fashion design as a career choice.

Look for Available Options: After you have figured out your interests, look for various options available in that domain in which you can pursue your career.

Do research: After jotting down all the options available, look for sources to obtain guidance about those options. You can use Internet websites to do research about the short-listed career options that seem right for you. You can search for the scope of your career in your country, the scope of your career in other countries if you plan to opt for overseas studies in the future, jobs related to your career available in your country, the income you can make, and the future of your career. These things will help you choose the right option for you.

Set Your Goals: Set your goals that you need to achieve to be successful in your career. Setting goals will keep you ambitious. For example, if you want to choose a medical field, you will set your goals according to the merits of medical colleges.

Seek Guidance: You can seek advice and guidance from the people who are practicing your career of interest as a profession. Professionals will give you appropriate advice and guidance regarding all your queries.

Choosing the right career is a journey of self-exploration in which you can succeed by using thoughtfulness and a little effort. Embrace the process, and with determination, you will find the best career option for you that will bring you a sense of purpose.