How to help young people find their way in professionsteemCreated with Sketch.

in life •  2 years ago 

"What do you want to do later?" Easy query. However, young people must quickly position themselves professionally, making it difficult. With nearly thousands courses, choosing has never been harder. Social pressure and parental influence further complicate this maze of choices.

Despite their youth and lack of experience, they can use determining criteria to see things more clearly and make good decisions.

Knowing who I am—my strengths, abilities, and preferences—is essential to finding a job. Thus, I can choose a job that suits me, is good for me, and maximises my potential.

Personality is the first criterion. It helps the young person evaluate his values and choose a path that fits him. This young population prefers Big Five assessments. It highlights personality trends and professions that match best.

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Finding a course of study and job you like is more motivating and guarantees happiness. It's the chance to start a career and realise a young person's potential.

Professional interests are the second criterion. Helping the young person express what he likes and what excites him is key to creating a project based on his goals. They identify sectors that appeal to young people, environments where they can thrive, and missions that excite them and translate this information into careers that suit them. These tools can compare their interest profile to the best courses of study to help these young people make decisions.

Young people often worry about career choices. Reliable criteria help make this choice and reduce stress. However, this stage should be put into perspective, especially since only 10% of people work in their 15-year-old job at 25.

Studies show that interests change over a career, which is no longer linear. It's important that the young person makes the right decision at this point in his life and is given the chance to listen to himself, change, evolve, and follow his path to be in tune with who he is and what he likes.


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