How to judge which career is best for a particular person?
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One should not follow RAT RACE at all, should consult a 'CAREER COUNSELLOR' who should suggest you a Career most suitable for you, after taking your 'Aptitude Test'. Career is a serious matter, to be taken in amateur. \n\nGOOD LUCK !!
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try using the onet test, google the word onet, it has an occupational assessment that will help you narrow down the field, I used it and it really helped
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Some colleges, especially community colleges, have career services departments where you can go and do vocational testing that will tell you what the best career paths are for you based on your skills and interests.  You should try that.  There may be similar tests online.
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Make a list of your talents. Then make a list of your passions and what you love. Then choose the best field that will allow you to utilize your favorite talents in something you love. (e.g. Bob is a good observer and very analytical. Bob loves being outdoors. He loves nature and trying to name all the plants he sees. - Bob studies ecology, biology, etc and becomes an plant biologist at a nature center).\nMost importantly choose a major you absolutely love learning about! Not about which will make you the most money, etc.
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Some of the most interesting people I know never chose one sole career path.  For many, the purpose of life isn't to chose a career and then pursue it for a lifetime.  Go with what interests you now, do what will make you happy now; if you discover something else that you want to pursue later, you can go for it.  You're always free to change.
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You might try IOSCAR; it's free.  It asks you questions and suggests occupations based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It also has a lot of information on opportunities in different occupations.
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Look at a list of careers. Like a HUGE list. Cross off anything that you would never do. Then look at whats left... figure out what kind of education you need for the ones that appeal to you. Then logically think about what options are actually something you feel strong enough about to pursue them.\n\nI'm always very jealous of those who know exactly what they want to do and are driven to pursue it. I've switched though 4 majors in the past four years and still have no idea what I want to do.
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It's always a good idea to define a "career" before making career choices.\n\nAn ideal career is made up of four critical elements: talent, passion, meaning and reward.\n\nTalent is what you do better than other people.\n\nPassion is your emotional connection to your work, it's what makes you feel alive, it's what you love to do and find joy in.\n\nMeaning is the sense that your work is important and contributes to a better community, a better quality of life for others, a better society.\n\nReward is simply the financial compensation you're getting as well as all the resources you have access to.\n\nNo matter what career you choose, there is always a trade-off between these four key elements. For example, in some careers or jobs, you might make more money but feel less joy; you may feel you contribute more to society, but you feel less passionate about your work; you may feel you get to develop your unique talent, but you're not making a lot of money.\n\nThe key is to understand what trade-offs you are making, and coming to terms with them.\n\nIn the case of an international business degree, the doors are wide open for you. Every little career decision you make will help you progress along one of the four axes identified above (talent, passion, meaning, reward).\n\nI know it's tempting for business majors (I'm one myself) to focus on the financial reward, but that is only ONE out of the three critical elements of a great career.\n\nA career is the biggest activity in anyone's life, so it's worth it to spend a lot of time thinking about and planning it.\n\nGood luck!
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Stop researching and start doing.\n\nYou'll never really know, until you've tried a career.  Choose what sounds like the best RIGHT NOW, DON'T HESITATE, and then go out and try it.\n\nOtherwise, you could choose your top 2 or 3, find someone doing that career, go visit with them, or see if you can shadow them for one or two days to see if you really like their job.
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What you are good at and what you need are both important considerations in choosing a career.\n\nTry to find a career that will use both. Any science based training can be used in a commerce career.\n\nA degree in engineering can be used in management or sales in almost any industry.\n\nGood to get help from your maker. God tells us in the bible "if any one lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives liberally and abraideth not." He made you and has a plan for your life. The ONLY way to be fulfilled is to find that plan and follow it!
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You shouldn't ever guage how you determine the course of your life or career based on what you think someone else will think of you. You should take a position that will fulfill you more in your career and within yourself.\n\nIf your boss is a good person, and you're open, honest and straightforward in your pursuit of a different position, then your boss will encourage you to better yourself. If (s)he doesn't, then (s)he isn't really a good person to work for.
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Look for work that you love to do.\n\nLook for an environment where you can continue to learn.\n\nLook for work where you like the people you work with.\n\nLook for work where they pay you well.
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You could make a list of what you enjoy doing. Those things which seem to always peak your interest then see what careers are open in those fields then achieve an education so that you can apply for work in a field you love. Just remember if you enjoy getting up each morning and going to work that will make for a less strenuous work place.
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If you were a college student I would suggest that you go to a career center and they have tests that can determine which career is best for you. Since you are not a college student maybe you still should contact your local junior college or university and see if they can recommend a location where you could take these career tests. While I was in college I took them and they are really easy there is no wrong answer it’s not a time limit. It just asked you to choose multiple choices what you like better. Then it takes the answer and suggests certain careers. \nI searched for career testing on yahoo and come up with some links below. I would not suggest you pay for any of the testing unless that is the ONLY option. I am not sure if monster.com has a career test, but you may want to look there! (Monster is a job posting website!)
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Work out what you enjoy doing,and what you're good at, and go from there. Choose jobs that interest you and what you know you will succeed in.. if you want to work your way up in a Company, choose one that will allow for this.
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The best site I've found is the US Government's Occupational Outlook Handbook. It's a most up-to-date resource that tells all about various careers, including  the outlook on salaries, what's required to enter the field, whether the opportunities are growing or not in the United States, etc.  The home page also offers a link to state-by-state information. Good Luck!
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My crystal ball cannot predict what academic majors will have the most career potential, no one else can either. Just do what interests you the most. College is a waste of your time if you do it only to get a career, you're more likely to enter into a field unrelated to your major. Learn to bullshit, no good bullshit that will actually convince someone.