How to Make a Difficult Career Decision
1. Identify Your Choices
The first step in making any career decision is to identify all of your available options. Ask yourself what sort of career you’d like to pursue, what specific goals you have in mind, and who could help you achieve those goals. Making a list is a good way to start visualizing the various paths you could take.
2. Do Your Research
Research each of your options. Find out what each one has to offer. Consider the pros and cons, the salary, and any educational or experience requirements. You can also search the internet for reviews from people who have worked in a particular field.
3. Consider Your Strengths and Interests
Assess your strengths, interests, and values. Think about how well each career option aligns with these things.
4. Weigh the Pros and Cons
Make a list of the pros and cons for each option. This will make it easier to decide which one is right for you.
5. Talk it Over with a Trusted Advisor
Discuss your ideas and the pros and cons with a trusted person. This could be a family member, friend, mentor, or career coach. They can provide valuable insight and perspective that can help you make the best choice.
6. Trust Yourself
Ultimately, the decision is yours alone. Listen to your instinct and trust yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else and you know what’s best for you.
7. Take Action
Once you’ve made your decision, take the first steps to making it happen. Reach out to the people you need to contact, sign up for the courses you need to take, and apply for the positions you want. Even if you feel nervous or uncertain, it’s important to take action and commit.
Remember
Making a difficult career decision isn’t easy, but it can be made easier with these steps:
- Identify your choices
- Do your research
- Consider your strengths and interests
- Weigh the pros and cons
- Talk it over with a trusted advisor
- Trust yourself
- Take action
When you follow these steps and trust yourself, you’ll be able to make a decision that’s best for you.
