HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST JOB FOR YOU

Choosing a career can be difficult; even with the help of a career counselor, you may be unsure of what is right for you. "It's hard for people to choose a career because they may focus on money instead of the job itself," said Amanda Andino, a recruiting trainer at a company. So here are 5 steps that you need to follow while deciding on the best career:

1-__________________________________________________________________ If you're considering a career change, first, you need to decide if you're in the wrong field or just the wrong environment. If you picked the wrong job, make sure you take the time to figure out why it is the wrong one. It is also very important to make sure you find what you are looking for before moving on to the next job.You may need to find out what is truly bothering you at work. If you often feel anxious, bored or stressed at your current job, or dislike your daily tasks, a career change may be necessary.

2-__________________________________________________________________ People end up with the wrong career path for many reasons. They may choose a job to please a friend or family member, to achieve a certain status or salary, or simply because it seemed like a good idea at the time. It's best to be specific about your goals when deciding on a new career direction. You should ask yourself what you enjoy doing, what skills you use when doing the things you enjoy and what you are good at. Once you've answered these questions, it will be easier to determine where you want to be and what you need to do to get there.

3-__________________________________________________________________ When you know what you want out of your career, evaluate your qualifications for jobs in that field. Two of the most important factors in choosing your ideal path are your background (education, previous experience, practical skills) and your personality (character traits, interests, values). Both should be taken into consideration but depending on your desired career, your personality may be more important than your CV.

4-__________________________________________________________________ Everyone has advice and always knows what to do when it comes to careers. However, you don't always have to follow your family or friends’ recommendations. Advice from people around you can be very helpful, but you should take control and ask specific questions in your self-discovery and career research.

5-__________________________________________________________________ Career experts say that the most important thing to remember when choosing a job is to keep your options open. If you're just entering the job market, take the time to explore your interests and learn about different career paths.