One of the top ways to choose a college major is to look at different career paths and see what appeals to you and meets your needs. Then you can select a major that will prepare you for that career. While you will likely start choosing careers to research by thinking about things you like or are passionate about, you also need to look at things logically and see if you can make enough money to pay back your student loans.
Here are a few tips to help you research different career paths in a goal-oriented manner:
- Research the skills needed for the career to see if you have natural talent or if you will need to sharpen certain skills.
- Learn what degree or training is required when applying so you can be sure to get the correct degree and certifications.
- Research the starting salary, keeping in mind this could be different based on your education level, location, and other factors.
- Find out if there is a demand for this job. Pay attention to places you hope to live because the demand for a specific career may be different depending on your location.
- Interview people who work in that field to see if they enjoy it, what the benefits are, what struggles you may face, etc.
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