subject: Observing Advantages And Disadvantages Of Various Professions [print this page] During the life people have to make a lot of choices. For young people and students the choice of their future profession is very important. But how can one orientate oneself in the vast ocean of different professions and occupations that society provides today? How can one find a happy middle? To hit the right target, an applicant or a student should consider all options and investigate all pros and cons.
Investigation of profession
If one has already chosen a profession, he/she should do their best to succeed. But if an applicant is only choosing a profession, then he/she should conduct some research on it:
First, one should make a list of professions he/she likes.
If one is hesitating about his/her profession, he/she should consult their parents or people he/she trusts. But it is not advisable to take parents advice as a direction to act. One should rely only on his/her tastes and inclinations.
When one has approximate list of professions, he/she might like to have a try in some of them. The practical advice here is to go to the place of ones prospective work and imagine himself/herself working there.
Pros and Cons
When the decision about profession is made, count all advantages and disadvantages of it:
Does it allow career development and self-development?
Is it competitive?
Is it well paid?
Is it possible to gain additional knowledge during work?
Can one get part time job in this field?
Also it is necessary to take into account human environment of the work place. If a person is not very sociable, he/she is unlikely to succeed in conversation-oriented jobs. On the other hand, active people should opt for active professions that demand energy and drive from employees.
It is clear to see that choice of profession is very important. Consider all pros and cons before making it.
