1. Think about your dream career.

2. Think about your hobbies.

3. Think about what you enjoy or enjoyed in school.

If you want to be a music star, consider going into audio engineering or music composition. These careers are easier to pursue and you will be much more likely to succeed and provide for yourself in the future.

If you want to be an actor, consider going into media broadcasting. You can get a degree in communications or work your way up the chain of command in a local news or other television studio.

For example, if you like playing video games, consider becoming a video game designer, programmer, or QA specialist.

If you like drawing or art, consider becoming a graphic designer.

If you like sports, consider going into teaching and getting certified as a coach.

For example, if you loved chemistry, you could look forward to a future career as a lab technician or a pharmacist.

If you liked English class, consider becoming an editor or a copywriter.

If you enjoyed math, consider becoming an actuary or an accountant.

1. Consider what you are or were good at in school.

2. Think about what skills you excel in.

3. Think about your interpersonal skills.

4. Ask someone if you don't know.

Look at the examples from the previous step if you need ideas.

Other skills, such as a skill for cooking, can also be easily turned into a career.

For example, carpentry, auto repair, construction, and electrical work all benefit from people who are good at fixing things or working with their hands. These also tend to be stable, well-paying jobs.

If you’re more the type to take care of others, consider nursing or work as an administrative assistant or office manager.

If you don’t think you’re good at anything, ask your parents, other family members, friends, or teachers what they think you’d be good at. Their ideas might surprise you!

Explore yourself.

Consider your financial situation.

Think about the education you will have as you enter a career.

Think about returning to school.

Do more research.

Consider the careers you have easy access to.

Consider your future financial security.

Consider your future job stability.

Look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook.