A firm believer that everything happens for a reason and nothing occurs by chance, I believe when opportunities are presented to us it must be part of our fate. Recently presented with the opportunity to pursue a new career, one that would require additional education and redirect my focus/specialization from accounting to finance, I have started to rethink my career choice. Thus my question posed is: How can I gather information and experience that will aid me in making an informed career choice?
I have framed the premise of my problem around its initial trigger and my own growing concerns regarding the potential lack of utility and challenge in my current career path. Although new to the workforce, my experience, academic interests, and performance …show more content…
Another pertains to information/data research and consumption methods that would assist me in making my decision. Such high quality information often obtained through mentorships or coaching can be hard to acquire for someone lacking connections in these areas or the resources required to make contact. In addition, my own perception of a successful career must be defined in a subjective manner so that it poses no risks that could alter or affect my decision.
Known to hesitate when it comes to making decisions, my key objective is to gather enough information that I am able to make a sound decision. I also seek to identify what attributes and interests I want my career to …show more content…
New work experiences would give me the information needed to make my decision, hence lowering my level of hesitation. This also would help me define what attributes I want out of a career, as I can adjust my wants based on the experiences I encounter. Seeking new employment experiences, I could either look to pursue new opportunities within Ernst & Young, or I can seek to expand my perspective by looking elsewhere. Although sampling the various career choices within EY may be beneficial, as this saves me time, it could be a hindrance as I would continue to work under the same corporate culture that lead me to disappointment in the first place. However, there are tradeoffs associated with looking at a new firm too, as there are many unknowns associated in finding a new company to work for.
Another alternative available is to further my education. This can be achieved by simply taking additional courses in finance, enrolling in another masters program, or even enrolling in a doctorate program. While taking additional classes or starting a new college program is both costly and timely, I would be able to gain the information needed to make my decision. Although this option does not give me the ‘working experience’ I seek to make my decision, it does provide
I have framed the premise of my problem around its initial trigger and my own growing concerns regarding the potential lack of utility and challenge in my current career path. Although new to the workforce, my experience, academic interests, and performance …show more content…
Another pertains to information/data research and consumption methods that would assist me in making my decision. Such high quality information often obtained through mentorships or coaching can be hard to acquire for someone lacking connections in these areas or the resources required to make contact. In addition, my own perception of a successful career must be defined in a subjective manner so that it poses no risks that could alter or affect my decision.
Known to hesitate when it comes to making decisions, my key objective is to gather enough information that I am able to make a sound decision. I also seek to identify what attributes and interests I want my career to …show more content…
New work experiences would give me the information needed to make my decision, hence lowering my level of hesitation. This also would help me define what attributes I want out of a career, as I can adjust my wants based on the experiences I encounter. Seeking new employment experiences, I could either look to pursue new opportunities within Ernst & Young, or I can seek to expand my perspective by looking elsewhere. Although sampling the various career choices within EY may be beneficial, as this saves me time, it could be a hindrance as I would continue to work under the same corporate culture that lead me to disappointment in the first place. However, there are tradeoffs associated with looking at a new firm too, as there are many unknowns associated in finding a new company to work for.
Another alternative available is to further my education. This can be achieved by simply taking additional courses in finance, enrolling in another masters program, or even enrolling in a doctorate program. While taking additional classes or starting a new college program is both costly and timely, I would be able to gain the information needed to make my decision. Although this option does not give me the ‘working experience’ I seek to make my decision, it does provide