Third year of graduate school, very confused about employment, don't know what to choose?

Hello, sister. I'm just an 18-year-old junior college student with no money. I don't know if what I'm saying is helpful or good for you, but I want to say something.

It's confusing not to have a goal. Without one, you can't plan for the future. But you have an advantage: you can choose from many options.

You can choose to work in many other occupations. Find an occupation you like and stick with it. If you don't like it, quit and find something else. You can also find a quieter job if you're more introverted.

If you don't like your job, change it. You can keep changing jobs until you find the right one.

These are my views. You control your future. Understand yourself and take control!

Sister, cheer up. I need to work harder to learn modeling. I'm not good at anything.

Maybe I won't work at Furniture Game Animation Company. I might become a waiter, a security guard, an electronics factory worker, a construction worker, or something else. There are so many jobs waiting for me.

Work hard and change things.

Hello, question asker.

It is challenging to provide comprehensive guidance on career choices in a limited space. However, I am open to a conversation with you to offer support and explore options when you feel uncertain.

It would be wise for a workman to sharpen his tools if he wants to do his job well.

If you were to inquire about career direction six months before graduation, what preparations have you made thus far for the three directions described in the article? It is worth noting that teachers are required to take the teacher qualification exam twice a year, which includes a written exam and an interview. Additionally, it is advisable to dedicate a certain amount of time to preparing for the exam. Have you already obtained this professional qualification certificate, or are you planning to register for the exam early next year?

The civil service national examination is held in November or December every year. If you don't take the exam this year, you'll have to wait another year. You've already started an internship at a foreign company, but it seems you've missed the campus autumn recruitment that foreign companies generally value most. It might be worth considering whether you could wait for the second major recruitment after the Spring Festival.

It would be wise to prepare for any career direction you choose, whether now or in the future.

[Looking at the present from the ideal future]

From your description in the article, it seems that you may not be under much financial pressure, so you are not in a hurry to find a job and start earning money to support yourself. When you consider the issue of employment, it might be more practical to set aside the present and imagine what your life will be like ten years from now.

Could I ask you to consider what your ideal pace of life might be? Would you be so kind as to think about what time you get up every day? How do you get to work? What is the office environment like? How do you interact with your colleagues? What time do you get off work? What do you do after work? What do you do at the weekend? Looking back at your current career choice from your ideal lifestyle, which direction could better realize your ideas?

[Every occupation offers an opportunity to develop and grow.]

It is worth noting that regardless of one's chosen career path, there will always be individuals who exhibit differing levels of commitment and drive. Some may approach their roles with a more relaxed attitude, while others demonstrate a high level of dedication and a continuous drive for improvement. It is also important to recognise that the transition from academic to professional life can take time. It is not uncommon for recent graduates to require a period of adjustment, often spanning a few months to a year, as they navigate the nuances of the professional landscape.

Over time, personal abilities tend to grow and evolve. For instance, someone who is not initially adept at communication may become so with practice. Similarly, individuals who are initially uncertain in unexpected situations may become more confident and capable with experience. In today's diverse society, career choices are not lifelong. If an individual finds their current career path is not aligned with their interests or skills, they have the option to explore other options.

I hope that the questioner will be able to find their dream job and graduate successfully.

Good morning, my name is Zeyu.

As indicated in the question description, the subject has already identified three potential career paths. You have also provided your assessment and insights on these three options. The challenge you're facing is how to select the best option and align your planning and mindset with your life goals.

In your description, you have articulated your views and thoughts on your future career with clarity and accuracy. It is not the career itself that is troubling us, but rather whether we align with the core value system associated with it.

In this case, the first thing we need to consider is what is most valuable to ourselves, in order to enhance our sense of self-efficacy, gain, and happiness. The next step is to identify our core demands.

The positioning of core demands should be based on an understanding of one's own personality, including an awareness of one's preferences and dislikes, as well as one's career goals and value systems. When making career choices, it is not possible to be 100% certain that the chosen path is the optimal one. However, it is possible to ensure that the chosen career will not result in any regrets.

The most suitable career path will depend on the specific ideals and goals you wish to achieve.

It is acceptable to lack a clear life goal. Given our relative youth, there are numerous opportunities to identify and pursue one. The same is true of our mentality. The future is still long, and there are many avenues for growth. It is normal to feel uncertain about the future, but we must focus on the present. Concerns about the future are not a substitute for addressing present challenges.

In order to identify life goals, it is essential to reflect on past experiences, early ideals and goals, and align them with current circumstances and interests. This can be achieved through a gradual process of exploration and experience.

To begin with, it is important to affirm our efforts, acknowledge our strengths, accept our weaknesses, accept reality, and avoid avoiding conflicts or evading responsibilities.

The remainder of the self-acceptance phase necessitates allowing sufficient time for gradual healing and growth. This can be achieved through reading books, pursuing relevant courses, or seeking psychological counseling.

In regard to career planning, it is my sincere hope that the original poster will be able to identify the optimal solution for their current situation and that you will also be able to identify and pursue your ideal career path, achieving the anticipated growth and advancement.

Hello! You're in your third year of grad school and confused about employment.

First, I commend you for thinking about your future career. Thinking is taking steps towards growth. Let's look at your question together.

Dear everyone, I have always trusted this platform. I would like to ask a question about future career planning.

You are a third-year student, female, with a master's degree in the arts, and you will graduate next year. You have three career options: 1. Teacher.

Most of my classmates have become elementary or middle school teachers, and I don't reject that. The disadvantages are that the work is busy and there is no balance in life. I am not very good at dealing with relationships with parents of students. 2. Foreign companies. The diverse, open, and free atmosphere is what you like.

The downside is that the workplace is competitive and colleagues are aggressive. You are an introvert and not good at expressing yourself. You value stability.

3. Civil servant. I don't know much about them, but the work might be easier than teaching.

I heard that relationships are more complicated than those in teaching.

My knowledge doesn't match my education. I'm confused and don't know what I want.

I'm scared of the future.

If you want to lie down, you can't. If you want to curl up, you can't. I want to be insignificant, far from strife.

(You are avoiding it) What are you better suited to?

We welcome your feedback!

Let's analyze the three jobs.

Teaching has simple relationships with colleagues, students, and parents. There may be conflicts with parents, but they are usually not extreme.

The work environment is positive and stable.

Teaching has disadvantages too. It can be boring and difficult to balance work and family.

Advantages of working in a foreign company:

Your career may have more opportunities for growth and advancement.

Disadvantages of working in a foreign company: Foreign companies are less stable and more likely to change. The competition is fierce.

Civil servant jobs are easy and not busy.

You have free time during work. The job is stable.

Civil service jobs have complicated relationships and limited control over work content.

Ask yourself which job you want.

All jobs have advantages and disadvantages.

It's not about which job you're suited to, but which job you want to do. Some of the advantages and disadvantages we've listed may not apply to everyone.

Some people like competition. They like the chance to prove themselves. So, competition isn't always a bad thing. We should focus on ourselves, not on what a job is like.

Ask yourself what you want to do.

If you still don't know how to choose, talk to a career planner.

There are many career planners who can help you plan your future career. They have the knowledge and experience to help you make the right choice.

Leave professional matters to the professionals. Choose an industry you want to work in and learn about career development in that industry.

Good luck! Hope this helps.

Love you!

Hello, I'm Fei Yun, a heart exploration coach.

I understand. You're graduating from school and entering the real world. You're facing job options and leaving the safe, simple life you've had so far.

You have already interned in a foreign company, so you are experienced. You have more resources than others, such as education, profession, and gender.

Your writing shows you lack confidence. You feel being a teacher means you can't balance your life, handle relationships, or adapt to a competitive, unstable work environment.

These conclusions are not based on your actual experiences. Even the foreign company where you are currently interning is only based on your temporary experience.

Some judgments are good, but they can limit our thinking and affect our choices and relationships.

1. Find a job to develop your career.

Work is only part of life. You need to plan your career.

In higher education, we learned more professional and advanced theoretical knowledge and developed our ability to think and judge independently. Having confidence in yourself means having confidence in the future.

Look at yourself from a different perspective. You have a postgraduate degree and you are very good at what you do. You seek professional advice and assistance when you encounter problems.

When choosing a career, consider your interests, personality, strengths, and values.

Extroverts and introverts can both be teachers. The work is busy, but you get two vacations a year. You can be satisfied with the high social status, income stability, comfortable working environment, harmonious colleagues, and sense of self-worth. (You can refer to the social cognitive career theory, which mentions four points for learning experiences: achievement experiences, alternative experiences, social persuasion, and physical and mental feelings.)

When looking for a job, you may value immediate benefits. Consider whether an industry or field can meet your needs in the next 5 or 10 years. Choose a job that aligns with your values.

2. Seeing your own patterns and having more choices

Everyone has their own patterns, which they bring into their relationships. Some people are optimistic and grateful. Others are pessimistic and complain.

Some people seek value outside themselves, while others seek it within.

Awareness lets us see our patterns. When we're aware, we change and have new choices.

Psychologically speaking, if you focus on what you have and be grateful, you will have more.

Life is full of possibilities. While you're young, explore and create your own experience.

I hope this helps. I love you. ?

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Hello, landlord. I'm Xiang Yuchenghuan, a heart exploration coach. I hope my answer helps.

You know a lot about yourself. There is no perfect choice, but we all choose and bear consequences. We choose what we want. You will know what's best for you when you understand yourself better.

Here are some suggestions:

We can collect more information.

You need to know about yourself and about jobs to make good career choices.

You can learn about your own values, interests, and abilities through career assessment tools, self-analysis, and talking to people who know you well. You can learn about other options by asking people who know about these options and searching the internet. Once you have lots of information, you can make your own choices.

I was in my third year of graduate school and didn't know what to do next. I asked my seniors about their experiences. Based on their advice, I decided not to continue with my doctorate. I chose to become a counselor instead. I'm glad I made this choice.

2. Use these six strategies to help you make choices.

If you want to be a teacher, find out what the job involves and how you should organize your day. If you want to work in a company, find out what skills you need.

Seek emotional information. This can help you feel less uneasy and anxious about your career planning. Accept that you will feel negative at times. Be mentally prepared for this.

Problem solving: You can analyze the information you have gathered and compare the possible consequences of various options.

You can choose a career that suits your values.

You can see the good in the bad.

You can identify what's holding you back in your career planning.

3. The SWOT analysis method helps you make decisions.

A SWOT analysis looks at your own strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and challenges. You can draw a table, dividing it into external and internal factors, and look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each factor separately.

List 2-3 points to help you see which aspects of a choice you can control and which you cannot.

Let's look at choosing a foreign company.

Strengths: You can add these here.

Weaknesses: introverted, poor at expressing myself.

Opportunities: a diverse, open, and free atmosphere.

Competition is fierce, colleagues are very competitive, and the job is not very stable.

If you want to develop your career, you can use your advantages to be competitive. When you have core competitiveness, you will feel stable. You can also use SWOT analysis to look at the situation of your choice of teachers and civil servants. In this process, you will understand yourself better. You will gradually see what you value more and what you can put aside.

4. Rank your values. There is no perfect choice. What matters is that you are willing to bear the consequences of your choice.

Every job has pros and cons. There's no perfect job. Every industry has its limits. We must consider the good and bad of any job. We must be willing to accept the consequences of our choice. If you are willing, then that is your choice.

I chose to work in psychology because I value health, family, growth, wealth, and career in this order. Rank these aspects for yourself to see your value sequence. I valued family more than wealth, so I chose to work in psychology. It allows me to work freely and take care of my family. I value growth more than wealth, so I chose to work in psychology.

I made a choice that is consistent with my values. I would not regret it if it were someone else making the choice. They might choose a well-paid job with more social status. That would also be a good choice for them.

Your answer is in yourself. Explore it.

This is just a reference. Best wishes!

Hello, question asker. I'm Evan.

You have three job options but don't know how to choose based on your own characteristics. You're confused. When facing the future, others can't give detailed answers. Find and grasp your own life.

OP, you're doing great! But let's face it, we often don't have a plan for our future careers. It's about knowing ourselves better and figuring out what we're suited to do. Only by finding a path that suits us can we go further.

What's right for you depends on you. No matter what path you choose, once you've made up your mind, go for it. Think about it: when you're old, what do you want to be remembered for?

I can't give you more advice because the question was asked on a platform.

Be honest.

Be honest about your career choice. People enter different industries for different reasons. Some want money, while others are good at the work.

Everyone has different reasons for choosing a major. Be honest with yourself. Why do you want to work in this industry?

Why are you in this industry?

What can you get from this industry?

What do you want from this industry?

How competitive are you in this industry?

What do you need in this industry?

Write down what you love.

The questioner can also write down what they love, who and what they love, and what kind of life they want in the future. Learning professional knowledge helps us survive and live better. If the questioner loves a free and diverse work environment, then related industries are interesting.

Work is just something you have to do. Find what you love and focus on your goals. If you majored in something you like, think about how far you can go. Have a plan and keep improving, or you'll have a hard time.

People often want to turn their hobbies into careers, but they ignore the difficulties. If the questioner is not prepared, they can combine their strengths to develop related majors. For example, if the questioner is very introverted, they can work in a less contact-intensive clerical job. Using their existing advantages to help themselves is the only way to go further in their current industry.

I've learned not to assume what kind of work you're suited for or limit yourself to one industry based on your major.

The questioner can do more work outside of their job or take on a part-time job to explore what kind of work suits them. Once you want to take root in a certain industry, you must learn to break through. Even introverts can be trained to handle relationships.

Take a career aptitude test.

Many tests can help you know if a job is right for you. For example, the MBTI, PDP, and other personality or career tests.

These scales are just a reference. There are many possibilities, and you don't have to follow them exactly. The most important thing is what you want to do and what you like.

Look at what stage of life you are in.

The author is still in his twenties and is still exploring himself. His brain is still developing, so he can set aside time to explore what is suitable for him.

We play different roles every day. So what does the questioner know about himself, and what role does he play in society?

Our roles may include daughter, technician, employee, programmer, or introvert. List your identity labels on a piece of paper.

Which role is the most important to you?

Think about the roles you want to play in the future.

Some roles are forever, like "daughter" or "technician." These are the words people use to describe you when you die.

Think about which roles you feel pressure from and which have a negative effect on your life. You could take these roles less seriously in the future.

The questioner can help you complete this list by thinking about what you want to accomplish. If the questioner likes a certain type of work and it pays well, the questioner can also consider whether there are similar jobs available.

What kind of industry does the questioner like? What can this industry bring to him or her? If the questioner likes this industry and wants to develop it, he or she can write it down.

Think about which industry you want to choose.

Why did you choose your major? Why do you want to work in a certain field? To create a life plan, you must know your top priority.

Think about the role you want to fill in the future and whether you want to continue studying your current major. Why did you choose your current major?

To get the questioner to think about these reasons, imagine their funeral. Who will attend?

What will people say about you? Maybe you'll be a good anime designer and others will admire you.

I want to hear more comments about the question owner.

When faced with a choice, the questioner should choose what is best for them or a major that suits them better. This requires careful consideration.

I hope this helps the questioner.

Hello, friends who are feeling uncertain about your future!

First of all, I don't think you only have these three career options. Basically, all the jobs you described as options involve dealing with people.

I think you're good with people, so you can definitely combine what you've studied with the two sides of dealing with people to think about more suitable jobs as alternatives.

You might want to think about some of the other jobs that are related to these three occupations that you like. For example, if you can accept the job of a teacher, maybe being a trainer is also a good choice.

Second, when choosing a career, you need to think about lots of different things. For example, things like salary, promotion prospects and corporate culture.

The starting salaries for the three jobs you mentioned—teacher and civil servant—are pretty similar. But there's a big difference in what they can lead to.

Teachers have two options. One is to specialize and work towards becoming an outstanding teacher. This is an open path, and it's possible to achieve it as long as you're capable.

The second option is to try to get a teaching management position, which can earn you above-average income in the short term, but the work is still quite heavy, and there aren't many opportunities for advancement. As for civil servants, the grassroots are becoming busier, and there aren't many chances for promotion, but in the eyes of many people, their status is relatively high.

If you're talking about a first-tier city, it really depends on what you like. If you're looking at a place that's a bit out of the way, the perks of being a civil servant are still pretty attractive.

It's tough to say about companies. It depends on luck and ability.

Ultimately, any career requires real ability. You can't just go to teaching or civil service if you want to. You need to prepare well in advance for the relevant exams and qualifications, which may not be difficult for you.

If you want to work for a company, though, you'll need to have an internship that shows you're a good fit. And your family background can also influence your career path. If your parents are civil servants, for example, it might make it easier for you to become a civil servant too.

Hope this helps!