Have you ever taken a personality test to see what job you should be doing? It can be an eye-opening experience! Beyond education and skills, some personality types are simply better suited for a given profession. In my latest blog, I review some of the different personality attributes that will help you narrow down your ideal career choices.

Among my high school student clients, choosing a college major is considered a serious milestone. This single decision will determine many of their plans for the next several years, and it may have a profound impact on the rest of their lives.

Volunteering, whether on the frontlines of an organization’s mission, or in a more administrative or research role, provides valuable work experience that may help you develop your career goals and interests. When looking for a volunteer opportunity, step outside your comfort zone.

What are you passionate about? Where does your mind drift when you are daydreaming about your future? Examining and harnessing these thoughts, hopes, and dreams will lead you to your why in life.

Your high school schedule is packed with classes, homework, test preparation, activities, clubs, social commitments, and maybe even a part-time job. As you work through all these things physically, you are mentally on a journey of self-discovery and planning for your future.

Most young people are accustomed to being interviewed, or at least expect to submit to many interviews in pursuit of college and employment. An informational interview is a bit different, however. In this case, you are in the driver’s seat, and someone else gets to answer your questions.

No student needs to travel the path to college selection and career mapping alone. Every student has access to a network of people who provide information, encouragement, and guidance in support of making well-informed decisions.

The path from high school to college to career has been fairly standard for a few hundred years, but no matter how many millions of people have gone through the process, everyone’s journey is personal. Your journey is as unique as you are, and that’s why you need a strategy that’s designed to fit your style, personality, and goals.