CAREERS
I Want to Help My Kids Find the Right Career. What Specific Questions do You Recommend to Open up the Discussion?
Answer:
Figuring out potential careers is one of the biggest decisions your child will face. Here are a few questions to discuss with them:
What is their passion?
What are their skills / gifts?
What would their dream job look like?
What education do they need for their dream job? What school marks or skills should they be working towards today?
And who do they know that has their dream job? I highly recommend kids do a 30-minute interview with someone who has their dream job. Ask them what are the 10 best and worst things about their job? What colleges or universities do they recommend? This informal interview will give young people a more realistic picture of that job – and something they can’t read in a career textbook. |