Making the Right Choice in Three Simple Steps

By: Miguel La Torre , April 18, 2024

In one’s journey towards success, making the right choices and decisions has proven crucial over time.  

For starters, it marks the start of your journey you determine which path fits well with who you are and what you want to achieve, paving the way for progress, success, and happiness. 

But when at a fork in the road, it can feel overwhelming to choose which path to take in Senior High or College. Fret not, because you’re not alone in this journey. 

Establishing a clear plan can make a massive difference, and that’s where S, T, and I come in. A three-step recipe for success, this guide is meant to aid you navigate the twists and turns, not just in school, but in life in general. 

1. SURVEY your Career Options

By thoroughly evaluating your options, you can make informed decisions that lead to a rewarding and fulfilling career journey

Deciding on which career to take is a lot easier said than done. With a handful of options available, along with personal interests, skills, and aspirations to consider, it's natural to feel stressed. However, the first step in finding out what you really want is this – research. 

According to an article from LinkedIn News, job satisfaction worldwide rose to 62% last year, the highest in the last four decades. It may be a result of proper work-life balance, a safe work environment, and job security; but most importantly, from the fulfillment of pursuing a career that aligns with one's educational background and passions. 

Researching the in-demand jobs in different industries, the trends, future-proof careers, or high-paying jobs can make your options thinner, give you strategic decisions, and ease your stress. Taking notes can help this step become more organized.  

Wondering what are the in-demand, high-paying, and future-proof jobs today? Check them out here! 

2. TEST Yourself

This step allows you to identify areas of strength and areas that may need improvement

It is highly important to instill among yourselves that choosing a career should be based on one's personality, not on what your parents or siblings tell you, or because that's what your friends chose. It requires careful consideration, time, and assessment. 

Assessing your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and aspirations can give you a better and more focused outlook on the choices you have surveyed in Step 1. Seeking advice from experts or professionals and taking personality quizzes might also do the trick. 

In the end, the main deciding factor in such decisions, after all, is what your heart truly tells you. 

Think about more than just the practical parts of each career. Consider what will make you happy in the long run. It's not just about picking the job with the most money or status. Choose something that really connects with what matters to you, your interests, and your goals. 

3. INITIATE an Action

This step marks the beginning of progress and momentum towards success

When you’ve already researched your career choices, dove into the details, and assessed how well-suited you are in each path, it all boils down to the final and most important step: Deciding. 

The most crucial part of this step is weighing the information you have gathered in Step 1 and the self-assessment you’ve made in Step 2. It is highly important to note that your choices don’t always have to tick all the boxes you set in step 1. 

Taking the STI Student’s Career Opportunity and Personality Evaluator or SCOPE may be a good first step in initiating an action! It is created to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, to guide you in making informed decisions about your development, and to empower you in pursuing paths that align with your true self.  

Moreover, if you want to experience first-hand what’s in store for you in the programs the institution offers, head over to the STI Career Camp. Get free workshops from mobile photography, and baking, to entrepreneurship, and game development as you find out which program is best suited for you. 

Aside from the fact that it is FREE, the STI SCOPE and STI Career Camp is just one click away at the convenience of your mobile phone. Just drop by scope.sti.edu and careercamp.sti.edu to take the assessment!