Humans have the God-given will to choose what they want to be in life. However, a few fail to choose what they need to be in life; as a result, other factors present in the environment including friends and family end up making the decision. The factors to consider when choosing your profession include:
· Passion
To choose a profession or career, passion must be taken into consideration. It is important to choose a profession that you love to do; this will prove easy to do. In case you are satisfied with a particular profession, you are assured of staying motivated. Furthermore, you are likely to stay enthusiastic throughout the profession. In case you are not satisfied with the profession, it will prove difficult to remain productive. Some other people are driven by the love of for money; as a result they end up sacrificing their passion for money. Many get to a point where they work for the money and it is not long before they lose interest in their profession, always looking for ways where they can get other jobs.
· Talent
The ability to undertake a particular profession is important. Before deciding to apply for a particular profession it is important to ask yourself whether you are ready for the job. Find out whether you can cope with the profession and whether you have the ability and are willing to do the job. Answers to these concerns will give you an idea about your capacity. When you have a talent in a particular field, you are likely to enjoy the career. You will also find it easier to do the job.
· Prospects
When choosing a profession, it is important to consider chances of promotion and salary increments. It is rather pointless to consider remaining in a profession that fails to give you an opportunity for improvement. To determine the type of prospects offered by a particular career, it is important to undertake ample research from those already in the profession that you are interested in.
· Income
Although the amount of salary receivable should not be the main consideration when choosing a profession, it is equally important to consider the income to ensure you are being rewarded fairly for your skills.
By: Mkamba M Juke