Which Career?
If you want to go back to school (online or real-time) but aren’t really sure which degree path to pursue, trust us, you’re not alone.
Deciding on a course of study can often be one of the most daunting tasks you’ll face as a student (and sadly, the mere thought of having to make a decision preempts a lot of people from even beginning the higher education process).
If you’re located near a community college, tech school, or four-year institution you may want to contact them to find out what types of career counseling and testing they have available.
Don’t let the word “test” intimidate you – this is one test you want to take – and it’s easy. The tests are typically multiple choice and are general in nature pertaining to things like your personality, work/study habits, and leisure activities. But once the information is compiled statistically, it can be used to point you in a direction that is tailored to your natural acumen – that means you’re less likely to feel like a square peg in a round hole after graduation.
If you’re not located convenient to a source of testing, there are online tools that you can use, but many are not as in-depth as the ones provided by real-bodied career counselors in an academic setting.
Before writing this article I took a quick test at career colleges just to see how I ranked (since I have never had a test of this nature online – mine have always been through professional in-person settings) and the results came back that I should pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. Interesting, I thought, since the profession has long appealed to me and I currently volunteer time in a youth prison!
So, there is some merit to matching areas of interest with defined career/job titles. Half the battle of deciding on an education is determining which direction you’ll be facing upon completion. Why risk the wrong one?
