8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Career 

Field of interest You can’t sustain in any job if you do not have an interest or passion for it. Though there are many factors you need to consider while choosing your career, among them all, love for the career you are choosing should be at the top of your priority list. 

Skills you won -  Yes, love and passion for the career should always be prioritized, but the requirement for the skillset to pursue the particular passion, can’t be neglected. You might have a love for songs and music, but to move forward with that career, you need to be able to sing well too. 

Demand in the market You have great skill and passion for it, but what if the market does not need it? The job market plays a crucial role in the career-deciding phase of a student’s life.  

Preferability is based on affordability, location, and institution availability You should not jump on a decision before considering other aspects. What if you decided to pursue a particular career, and then you discover that it’s beyond your budget?  

Comparison between your expected salary and the existing salary You might have an expected salary for your aspiring careers. But all of the aspiring careers’ existing salaries won’t match that. And here another differentiating bar arrives. Set an expected salary range in your mind, & search for the careers in your list which provide salaries in that range. 

Upskilling scope Upskilling means improving the existing skillset. Now you need to decide whether you want to enjoy being where you are and make yourself comfortable with the present or enjoy stepping outside your comfort zone. 

Job security One of the most vital points to consider is ‘job security when it comes to making career decisions. There might be great and aspiring job opportunities that are temporary, & also, not up-to-the-mark job scopes offering permanent job security. 

Current Employees’ opinions No one can give you accurate information. That’s why, when you have done the maximum research for any particular career, make sure you connect with the ones pursuing their education in that career or doing jobs there. 

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