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Ishita-16 said – Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:17:47 -0000 ( Edit Link )

It is essential to choose a career to have a prospering future.But what is the right time to do this and how to get started? Give your ideas….........................................

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harishu365 said – Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:33:44 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Yes Ishita Its essential to choose career of your interest. There is no fixed time as this is the time you have to choose your career. I think after 10th everyone has to choose their road (Arts, Science, Engineering etc., ....)
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lucyinthesky said – Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:19:21 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

I think you should choose what you are passionate about. Don’t feel pressured to enter a major you are struggling in and dislike – what is the point? Many of my friends entered programs only to switch majors so they would avoid failing. If you’re hardworking and creative, I think you will prosper no matter what. What do you think?
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1. oLahav said – Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:44:24 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
  
  My personal view- you’re totally right. I’m doing exceptionally well in my program, but I don’t like it one bit. So what’s the point? I’m considering a change, but it’s a big decision I can’t make yet.
  
  The point is, you never know what you really want. Maybe in grade 12 you think you like math, then you get to university and discover you don’t like it anymore. So you switch to say engineering, but after working there a couple of years you find out you hate that. I think that planning your career is highly important, but keeping yourself flexible and open to change later down the road is just as important.
  
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lucyinthesky said – Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:08:40 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Life is definitely a rollercoaster – you may enter a career and wind up having a totally different one. Did you know Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones entered the famous London School of Economics? Of course this is an extreme example, but most people I know don’t enter careers they actually studied. I find most skills are transferable, and if you like a job enough you’ll learn the skills necessary to do the job.

I would suggest trying the different jobs out there and seeing what you like. Don’t get discouraged if school is boring, if certain classmates are doing better than you or if you’re struggling in some subjects.
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1. oLahav said – Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:29:34 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
  
  I’ve got to agree. And I think that’s where cooperative programs that combine study with work and real-world experience are a great hel, it lets you see what working in a certain profession is really like before you finish school, so you can get a better direction faster for yourself. And if you focus on skills and building up a resume with different experiences, you’re sure to do well anywhere.
  
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