How to choose your career path? Version 2020

-Shruti Srinivas

We know that it is a rollercoaster ride when we start thinking about our careers lying ahead of us. Well, it is not an easy task to determine one particular thing immediately. In this case, what we need to do is know our own strengths and weaknesses.

During this pandemic phase, Covid-19 has brought a dilemma among students who were planning or working towards the career they have chosen. Infact, some still are trying to identify what they want to do in their lives. For sure, it is a stressful situation but nothing should stop. “ THE SHOW MUST GO ON” 

In this blog, we are going to discuss how the students can cope up with the global situation and still follow their dreams. 

  • RELAX

Before even getting into anything, one must keep calm. This is important so that one can make right decisions during this time. A relaxed mind is a storehouse of ample creativity, innovation and ability to make efficient decisions. It is important to realize that nothing can stop what you want to pursue. It shall continue with its pace and definitely it will happen. So, practice those activities which make you feel relaxed such as taking a break, reading books, watching Netflix, etc.

  • STAY UPDATED

In order to plan wisely, you must know what’s going on around the world. Read articles, watch news or discuss with friends over a call. In order to decide which field to chose one must be aware of the scope of that field post the pandemic phase since economy is already facing downhill. 

  • BLUE PRINT IT

Make a complete map of things that you want to follow as a career path. Right down everything related to each path in terms of their scope ahead, advantages and disadvantages, economic factors, etc.

  • KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Essentially, a person should follow a path which suits his/her strengths which may overpower their weaknesses. Importantly for students, trace down your strengths and weaknesses and even your level of potential towards a career path. Being truthful to one self is going to get you great results. 

  • HAVE FAITH 

Trust yourself and trust the positivity around you. Eliminate the negativity which exist. They can be a barrier at times. Feel confident about what youre going to do ahead. Believe that you can achieve what you dream for if your work towards it.

  • HARD WORK PAYS OFF

 Without execution there are no results. So, start working on your dreams from today. Make a schedule for everyday that would keep you determined towards your goal. 

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