There are multiple careers and paths that could be right for you, depending on your skills, talents, personality, and the kind of lifestyle that you want to live. Many people end up in the wrong career, feel unfulfilled, and don’t do anything about it. We weren't put on the earth to make money doing something we hate, only to pay bills with it and die. In fact, many people say that once you find the right career path for you, you’ll automatically make more money. It’ll flow to you, and for the most part, it won’t feel like working at all. Wouldn’t that be nice? With that in mind, here’s how you can make sure you end up in the right career: image

 

 

What Excites and Energizes You?

 

The things that excite and energize you are usually a good indication of the sort of path you should be going down. One of the best ways you can figure this out if nothing immediately springs to mind is asking yourself what would you do for free? If money was not an object but you still had to choose a path, what would you do for nothing?

 

Think About What You’re Good At

 

Of course, you shouldn’t just do something that excites and energizes you - doing something you’re good at is important too. This isn’t to say that you can’t train to be good at something, or work at it. You just need to find something that allows you to use your skills and ignites a fire in your belly all at the same time, whether that’s looking at career options in compliance or finding another option that makes you get butterflies. Make a list and see what you come up with.

 

Try Internships And Volunteer Positions

 

You don’t need to go out and get fully fledged jobs in the industry - that would take a lot of time and effort, and what if you did that only to discover that the career wasn’t for you? Instead, try internships and volunteer positions.

 

Find A Mentor

 

A mentor can help you to assess what you’d be great at, and allow you to look at things from a different perspective in ways you may not have been able to before.

 

Explore Unconventional Careers

 

Don’t feel pressured to choose a conventional career. Sometimes, ending up in the right career means doing something other people will find strange.

 

Know That It’s Stepping Stones And Not A Linear Path

 

Your career should be looked at like a set of stepping stones, and not a linear path. Success is not linear!

 

Know What Kind Of Environment You Thrive In

 

As well as finding a career you’re good at, you need to make sure the environment is the kind you’re going to thrive in too. You’ll be spending a lot of time in this environment.

 

Consider Your Lifestyle

 

How much time do you want off? How much do you want to earn? Ask yourself questions so you can be sure the lifestyle is right for you, too!