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COURSE OR CAREER????
Archana Sharma, Clinical Psychologist
Which came 1st? the Career or the Course?
Depends on career Special certifications, skill sets, or knowledge base• eg: doctor, pilot, accountant, etc.
An undergraduate degree signifies that you are an educated person who is trainable
Why is this so hard?
This is your life! Decision making is hard
It’s all about you….
When choosing a course, there areas must be examined:
Exploring your interests…
Interests develop from pastExperiences & assumptions formed
From past environments What do you like to do? What excites you? What are your hobbies?
Personality
Certain types or traits are associated with certain professions
Lack of certain traits can ensure success or failure
Media, research. teaching
What skills/ abilities do you have? General ability Specific Ability
Good with people? Artistic? Logical? Technical skills? Special talents?
what values do you hold dear?
What are values? Achievement Affiliation Power Independence Recognition Monetary factors
Career personality
Professionals work in diverse environments
Career valuesWhat motivates you to workWork environments permit expression of a particular set of values
bumps in the road…
How to make a full-proof decision?Make an informed choice.Explore your optionsWrite down the possibilitiesDiscuss with Parents, teachers, friends, significant others
While choosing your career… Do take into
account: What you are good
at What you would
enjoy doing What is in line with
your long term career goals
What your parents/teachers/elders suggest
Do not take into account: What others are
doing What your friends
are studying What/where your
boyfriend/girlfriend is studying
What requires lesser effort
The Blueprint for Career Decision Making
Roadblocks in decision making Sometimes in spite of a vigorous process
you might be confused. If you are not able to make a choice; go
by the method of elimination. Start by eliminating what you Don’t want
to do See if you are okay with doing what is
left at the end of the list!!
Final Decision?
GOOD LUCK…..