Young people often ask me for career advice – I tell them it starts with what you love to do. And surprisingly, many don’t know. They should start with the school subjects they liked most – science, math, English, history – each can be tied to job choices. If it’s their first job, think about all the work you’ve seen people do, and make a list. While everyone says they like working with people, I ask them to define that, and many can’t. Did they like playing with others in school sports or the band and did they like working with others on school projects. If yes, look for jobs that emulate that and if no, then look for jobs where they can be individual contributors. And when considering a service job, I ask if they like being interrupted – because that happens all the time. It’s best to start with industries, then companies and the jobs within them. Recruiters can tell you about each and you can look up more info online. The point I’m trying to make is this: your work is to discover the right work for you, so take time to whittle the choices down. See if you can shadow someone you know – I did… it was a friend of my parents, and he always took time to talk to me. When I asked, he took me to the paper manufacturing company where he was the HR Manager and though I didn’t know beforehand what that was, he made an impression on me that lasted throughout my career. When that happens, as it did with me, you’ll have found something that you can put you’re your heart and soul into it today.
Siddhartha Gautama, commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism.
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