If you think that career exploration is still too early for you, the truth is – IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO FORGE YOUR FUTURE PATH.
Here are some points to change your mindset towards early planning from resistance to embracement.
COST EFFECTIVE
Changing majors in the mid of your tertiary education is quite common especially when students are unsure of their future. Consequently, it will prolong students’ study period and cost them more money. Hence, students with clear objectives in mind can accomplish their studies with effective cost.
SENSE OF DIRECTION
Students can assess their future career options by reflecting on things that bring joy and fulfilment to them. Through such evaluation, students will be more well-aware of their strengths and weaknesses, thus having a sense of direction to move forward towards their goals.
GROW PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
With early career planning, students can start to build valuable connections during internships and part time jobs. Reference letter from professionals can help in securing a place in postgraduate degree studies or a head start towards a dream position. Meanwhile, advises from professionals are the guidance that can prevent students from walking off their tracks.
On that account, take the first step towards career planning by KNOWING YOURSELF with MBTI PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT. MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) helps you to understand your own personality and preference as well as identify a career preference that fits you best. The test is based on Carl Jung’s psychological types, categorizes individuals into one of sixteen types.
Interested to know which kind of personality you are?