Choosing a Career to Challenge You

What is the first thing you think of when you are considering finding your path in the world of work? For many people the first consideration is how much they will earn; but this isn't always the most important thing. Of course, you will want to earn a decent salary, but there are other ways you can be rewarded too, and those can often be a lot more important in the long run.

For example, some people make the mistake of viewing a job as a career, when it should be anything but. It is more than likely you will have had jobs that are intended to fill a gap in your life for some reason. It might be your first job out of school, or it could just be to earn some extra money for a short period.

A career is different. The very nature of a career is that it is intended to last and develop in many ways, and as such it is essential that you choose something that will stretch you.

So let's start at the beginning and think about what fascinates you. What interests do you have? Some people turn their hobbies into careers, but this may not always be possible. For example, you might read constantly about medicine and how it is created, but you wouldn't try and make your own as a hobby!

Think about your interests and what you were good at when you were at school too. A fascination with science could lead you into all kinds of jobs, whereas an aptitude for English could send you down a very different career path altogether.

Some people instantly know what career they would like to break into, whilst for others it can take a lot longer to reach that same point. But the important thing is not to rush into anything. Indeed, training can potentially take a long time to complete for the specific career path you choose, so you need to be sure you are doing what you really want to be doing in the long run.

As such, it may help to explore the potential career path you are considering. Many areas of work have more than one position available, and whereas one might be unsuitable for you and your skills, another one might fit you perfectly.

A good example is clinical research jobs. Working directly in a laboratory might not be your most suited position in such an industry, but the idea of managing outsourcing or another role entirely could be a different story.

Therefore, it is important to consider all your options and make sure you have all your bases covered before you make your decision. Once you do that, you will find the whole process easier in finding the career of your dreams.

(expert=Paul_Mcindoe)

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