On making Career Choices

My niece, Tanvi has just completed her graduation and like many others is wondering what to do next. Which would be the best career for her? Perhaps a job in media her mum suggests as she is an avid reader, a friend of hers insists a job in airlines would be perfect for her, as she has the height and looks, her dad thinks a job in textile would be right, as it is a well-paid one and has good growth prospects. She herself is not sure of the answers.


Making career choices is not easy. There are a number of psychometric tests these days to help you assess your potential and interest. There are counsellors too to counsel you, but eventually you need to assess yourself and decide.


I think it is a good idea to do some tests or consult a counseller, but it is more important to do some deep introspection and think things out for yourself. It is important for you to try and figure out your area of interest. Talk to people who have similar interests as yours and find out what they are doing. Are they happy with what they are doing? What are the choices they feel they missed out on.


Of course, the new gen is lucky to be living in the times of internet explosion, where at least there is no dearth of information for those who seek it. The internet brings the world to you on the click of a mouse. Research on new courses and career options coming up - careers in clinical research, cosmetology, animation, technical writing etc. If going for the tried and tested fields, still make sure to research on what exactly these jobs entail eg Bank jobs and new trends in this field eg investment banking, art investors. Again government jobs have numerous options, there are so many fields besides civil services, eg ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation. So research and look out for the not so well-known options.


If you want to read more, check 5 tips to a great career. Get going and all the best!!