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How to Choose the Best Career Path

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November 30, 2020 //  by Home Jobs By Mom//  5 Comments




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How to Choose the Best Career Path

There are thousands of careers available, and it’s important to choose the one that best suits your skills and personality. You are likely to be working until retirement, so you must get satisfaction from whatever job you choose.

Are you asking yourself what should I do with my life? If so, here are some key things to consider when determining the best career path to follow.

Career Options Vs. Skills


It is important to choose a job you will enjoy, but it is also important to think about your skills. Make sure that you have the right attributes to be successful in your chosen career.

Remember also to consider any training or professional development you have received. Although it is not essential to choose a job in the area you have trained in, it is undoubtedly a good starting point.

Carefully consider your strengths and weaknesses.  Are you great at writing, do you work well in a team, are you self-motivated? Decide where your strengths are and find a job that will suit these.

For instance, if you are highly creative, then look for a career where you will showcase and develop your creative skills.

Consider Your Interests When Choosing a Career


You must enjoy your career and find your role interesting. Consider your interests and what you want to gain out of a job. If your only goal is to make money, you may want to go into the financial industry. However, if you want to make a contribution to society you may want to pursue a law degree and get into politics like Steve Rothman did.

If you are not sure, then taking a career test online can be a useful tool for determining what jobs may suit your interests and personality.

The best approach is to explore any careers you’re interested in, then move on if they’re not the right fit for you. There is a massive range of unique and exciting career choices available, so you don’t have to stick with traditional favorites.

For example, you could travel the world working onboard a luxury cruise ship. Or, you could work and travel as a nanny and live with a wealthy family in the UK.

The Right Career Will Be in Line With Your Ambitions


Make sure you consider your ambitions and what you want from a job. Do you want to settle down and have a family, climb up the ladder, or start your own business? Your career ambitions will help you determine the best job for you.

If you plan to start a family soon, you may want to consider roles that offer flexible hours or remote work opportunities. On the other hand, if you are incredibly career-driven, you should look for a career that provides a clear career ladder, advancement opportunities, and financial rewards.

With thousands of options, how will you choose a career that's right for you? If you don't have any idea what you want to do, these tips might help!Click To Tweet

The Best Career is Different for Everyone

You are likely to have many years of working life, so you must enjoy your job role and get satisfaction out of your job. There are so many different job routes available, and it’s crucial to find the one that suits you best.

How to Choose the Best Career Path

Make sure you do plenty of research and try out different careers you think you will enjoy based on your skills, interests, and ambitions.

Did you choose a career path in high school?

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

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  1. Molli Taylor

    July 26, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    thanks for these tips. it’s really hard to make longterm choices like this!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      It really is hard to pick a career when you are young. You just have to go with your heart and choose something that suits your skills and interests.

      Reply
  2. Dana Rodriguez

    July 30, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    These are all great things to consider. This is a really helpful post.

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  3. megan allen

    March 9, 2021 at 10:26 am

    I have been struggling with this myself lately. Not far into the pandemic I lost my job of 9 years. Thank you for sharing your advice!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      March 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      I’m so sorry you lost your job! Do you plan to start a new career?

      Reply

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