Smart Decisions Empower Life

Career planning is a word unknown to us, as we are a nation who is in the habit of making uninformed decisions. These decisions are made carelessly, haphazardly and without knowing what the market requirements are, and without working on individual likings, ambitions and aptitudes.

Every individual is unique, having exclusive proclivities, ambitions, plans and aptitude so should be dealt with as such. The hackneyed approach to judge each according to the set parameters and yardstick does not serve the purpose of building a modern society, and preparing individuals with independent approach and analytical mind.

Career choice is a very important thing in one’s life. Whatever career path one chooses, will impact one’s life greatly. Choice of a career has always been a problem for our Youth, who find little or no help in choosing careers and making smart decisions. Our stereotyped education system gives a little scope to think and choose out of the box practical fields which can land our children in the world of technology, science or arts.

The ever changing, fast track, breakneck speed transformation in technology where automation, outsourcing, downsizing and global competitiveness has already diminished the job market; making the right choice has become an indispensable factor. Smarter decisions in education, preparing oneself for the responsibilities and challenges of the ever-changing world can help sail smooth in the world.

Learn and discover yourself

“To be like other will waste your own abilities”

Before deciding the career, take a deep breath, delve deep inside you and find out what do you want in life, where do you like to be in the next five years, recollect your aptitude, interests and liking before deciding about any career. Think hard about your worries, fears and demands from your own self and from the system you are living in. Discuss with your parents, teachers and friends and ask them about their opinions.

Worries, interests, fears, and desires are all what make you and if you ignore them, you may not be able to decide and plan your career. By establishing a therapeutic relationship with your own self, you will be able to decide and can seek guidance from others.

Set Goals  

Discover your area of interest, liking and disliking and then look for the occupations matching your interest. Seek advice from your seniors, parents and teachers to make an informed decision.

Acquire the requisite education and skill for the job you thought to get in future. Make sure to be excellent in the field as far as education, skill and knowledge for that job is concerned.

Understand the market requirements

New technology brings forth new disciplines in education which require specialized education.

Is your education in alignment with the market requirement?

Are there enough opportunities matching your education?

If the answers to these questions are negative then change of plan will be the right option for you.

If the answer is in the affirmative then you are on the right path.

Be careful to distinguish between your ambition and market requirement. If you want to make your ambition your career then prepare yourself to brace the initial impact of the failures and depressions. Following an ambition is not an easy task, it may take years of untiring efforts, before your work gets recognition.  

Reality Check

Last but not the least, prepare yourself for the failures and setbacks in your chosen profession. Slow and steady wins the race is not only the proverb but the actual reality which should guide you. Every success which lands on you suddenly can prove effervescent, only that last which you achieve through continuous struggle, hard work, consistency and perseverance.