Young people who want to continue their education after graduating from high school usually face a difficult dilemma - they wonder which fie...
Young people who want to continue their education after graduating from high school usually face a difficult dilemma - they wonder which field of study to choose. Contrary to appearances, only a few know perfectly well what profession they want to work in. So what should you consider when choosing studies and what is worth remembering? Are there courses whose completion guarantees success?
What should be considered when choosing a field of study?
A lot of young people, when choosing a field of study, take into account only one or two issues. Most often - your own passion or average salary in a given industry. Meanwhile, when choosing a field of study, it is worth considering a few more factors. For example - own predispositions. It may happen that a future student may be interested in some industry (in which the salary is well paid), but there are no predispositions that would allow him to get a job.
For example, if someone is considering a career in law, they must be prepared that it is a profession that requires the acquisition of a huge amount of knowledge and, in fact, constant contact with clients. As a result, people who have problems with remembering, analyzing, and processing a lot of information at the same time may have a problem with working in this industry.
In addition to predispositions, own interests, and financial perspectives, after completing a given field of study, it is worth taking into account, for example, the situation in the labor market and expert forecasts about who employers will need in a few or several years.
Time spent studying can be used in different ways. It's worth remembering
At the same time, one should be aware that the choice of even the most prospective field of study does not automatically mean that its graduate will achieve professional success. To make this possible, it is worth looking for a job while studying.
In addition, it is also worth remembering that studies - also regardless of the field of study - allow you to obtain, for example, the so-called soft skills, i.e. soft skills, so much appreciated and desired by employers. Speech, among others about the ability to work in a team, under time pressure, communicativeness, or self-presentation. These are competencies that are extremely useful in virtually every industry.
In addition, during your studies, you can also be active in many student organizations - which allows you to learn how to organize events or lead a team. Labor market experts confirm that employers are more willing to hire people who gained experience by participating in student organizations.
Thus, not only the field of study is important, but also how the student will ultimately use the period of study at the university.