Is That Career Path Really The Right One for You?
Before you romanticize and glamorize your dream job, know that it will take a lot to get there. And sometimes getting there can be the hardest part when each day can take a toll on you since you aren’t sure if you’re in the right path anymore.
That’s why it’s incredibly important that you put some thought into which senior high school or college course you should choose. Here are some realities that you may face during your time studying and working in that chosen field.
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Getting a career in Media, Production, and Arts means…
Early call times and long hours during photo or video production shoots.
Being very particular with word choice, tone, and how your materials, post, or story will be perceived.
You must have an eye for good and effective visual design and aesthetics (having the skill to draw and edit is a plus unless it’s the main job responsibility).
Having the right people skills and emotional intelligence to interact and handle different kinds of people, talents, and clients.
Aiming for a career in Business and Management? Then get ready to…
Hone your skills in persuasion, presentation, and negotiation.
Use Excel and spreadsheets like a pro to get a bigger picture of how your business or certain operations are doing.
Crunch numbers and analyze trends to aid or make the best business decisions.
Get creative and strategic with product or service ideas or how to launch and sustain a business.
Culinary Arts, Food Service, and Hospitality careers would require you to…
Endure long periods of being on your feet from food prep to serving and clean-up.
Have a strict discipline in cleaning and maintaining your kitchen station.
Think quick and act fast without sacrificing service quality when resolving problems in the kitchen.
Be meticulous when it comes to food presentation.
Looking for success in the Airline, Travel, and Tourism industry? Then train to…
Be service-oriented and learn how to coordinate with others to fix pressing concerns.
Be knowledgeable about the history, culture, tradition, and customs in different countries.
Be presentable in every occasion since first impressions matter.
Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, business partners, and costumers from all walks of life.
For a fulfilling career in Information & Communications Technology, be prepared to…
Always be up to the challenge of solving problems in coding and programming.
Keep learning and upskilling so that you can keep up with the latest tech updates and demands.
Do the detail-oriented work that comes with coding and debugging.
Find room for improvement and enhancements in apps and systems.
Does it check out with your personality?
If you think those are experiences and skills you can learn to love and handle and grow from, then these are good signs that you might be choosing a career path that suits you.
HOWEVER, if you find yourself dreading those moments and recoiling from just the thought of doing it almost every day, perhaps you might want to take the SCOPE quiz over at https://scope.sti.edu to find a career path that would fit more with your vibes.
“As a PWD, I have always had an issue with my self-confidence but my passion in writing has pushed me to go out of my comfort zones. I am currently taking up a Communication program to further hone my communication skills and be an inspiration to others. I am grateful of my teachers and classmates who help bring out the best in me.”
Ma. Tanya Beatrice R. Fernandez
STI College Cubao
