COURSE OR CAREER????

Archana Sharma, Clinical Psychologist

Which came 1st? the Career or the Course?

Depends on career Special certifications, skill sets, or knowledge base• eg: doctor, pilot, accountant, etc.

An undergraduate degree signifies that you are an educated person who is trainable

Why is this so hard?

This is your life! Decision making is hard

It’s all about you….

When choosing a course, there areas must be examined:

Exploring your interests…

Interests develop from pastExperiences & assumptions formed

From past environments What do you like to do? What excites you? What are your hobbies?

Personality

Certain types or traits are associated with certain professions

Lack of certain traits can ensure success or failure

Media, research. teaching

What skills/ abilities do you have? General ability Specific Ability

Good with people? Artistic? Logical? Technical skills? Special talents?

what values do you hold dear?

What are values? Achievement Affiliation Power Independence Recognition Monetary factors

Career personality

Professionals work in diverse environments

Career valuesWhat motivates you to workWork environments permit expression of a particular set of values

bumps in the road…

How to make a full-proof decision?Make an informed choice.Explore your optionsWrite down the possibilitiesDiscuss with Parents, teachers, friends, significant others

While choosing your career… Do take into

account: What you are good

at What you would

enjoy doing What is in line with

your long term career goals

What your parents/teachers/elders suggest

Do not take into account: What others are

doing What your friends

are studying What/where your

boyfriend/girlfriend is studying

What requires lesser effort

The Blueprint for Career Decision Making

Roadblocks in decision making Sometimes in spite of a vigorous process

you might be confused. If you are not able to make a choice; go

by the method of elimination. Start by eliminating what you Don’t want

to do See if you are okay with doing what is

left at the end of the list!!

Final Decision?

GOOD LUCK…..