So many new, college freshman find themselves in an awkward position…choosing a major. These barely 19 year-old kids are asked to make a decision about what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Naturally some squander away the time undecided while others plow through some technical field without any real understanding of what career awaits them. The fact is that only one out of five students will actually continue in the field that they chose to study in college. Most students choose a major based on the amount of money they think they can make or the popularity of a particular degree plan. Their interests and passions usually take a back seat to the idea of money and popularity. But what else can we expect of our late teenagers?
The average American citizen changes career paths at least three times. Why is there so much pressure for college freshman to figure out what they want to do for the rest of their life, when odds are, they will change their minds in a few years (if not sooner). People are the most successful in their careers when they truly enjoy what they do and do a good job. It is most important to find your strengths and skills and attempt to find a job that includes those things. At nineteen, most people are not really sure what they are especially good at. They are still developing. Our educated society is much different form that of 100 years ago. People learn about many areas of study, and it takes some time to begin to distinguish what really suites someone and comes most naturally.
Finding this ultimate balance of activities you enjoy and also have the skills to perform is not any easy task. People spend their entire lives seeking this out. The important thing is to continue the search. There really is a career or job out there that is perfectly suited for everyone.
Introspection, testing, research, and trying out different careers will add insight on what that job might be. If you find yourself in a job that you hate, stop doing it and try something else. Life is too short to spend miserably working to make a few dollars. Use professional services to help you in a career change, such as counseling, career coaching, professional resume writers, and job advisers. These can help make a career change less stressful by providing the information and organization you need to find the career you want.
Finding a career should really be more about finding out who you are and what your purpose is on this earth. It is not a simple multiple-choice question that can be answered overnight, and no one should expect it to be that way. Be honest with what you want and what you can do, and the years will show what career is right for you.
Grant Cooper is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer, author of numerous career-related articles published in journals, newspapers and online, and is the founder and president of Strategic Resumes, professional resume writers providing the best in resume writing services For more information visit http://www.strategicresumes.com