“When you grow up, what do you want to be?” - this question is asked by parents to their children from generation to generation. It’s good if a child has been interested in medicine or construction toys since childhood. But it often happens that after 10 years of study he still cannot decide on a profession. What to do in such a situation?
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Profession is a type of human activity that requires certain knowledge, skills and training. A profession determines the nature of a person’s work, and a specialty determines the type of activity within one profession. For example, a doctor is a profession, and a therapist is a specialty. The position - the name of the position in the documents - depends on the level of training (qualification). A lot depends on the choice of profession. Job satisfaction, income level, health, well-being. A person who does something he doesn’t like sooner or later begins to complain that “the work is boring, it’s become uninteresting” or “the soul doesn’t belong to it.” To avoid getting into such a situation, you should choose an activity you like that will bring satisfaction. A person must consciously answer the following questions:- What do I want to do? What can I do? Do I have enough strength to engage in the chosen activity for a long time?
Choosing a profession for life, where to start your search
American consultant Dale Carnegie once wrote: “The only way to become a wealthy person is to do what is interesting.” Therefore, the first thing you should do is understand your interests. When a person is passionate, he:- does not work through force; learns quickly; shows good results; shows creativity; has fun.
How to decide on a profession if you like more than one field or specialty
Break the “narrow boundaries”. If making an important decision comes down to a “yes or no” answer, then it is necessary to seek a compromise. If a person refuses to buy a car on credit, this does not mean that he will be forced to ride the subway all his life. Sometimes it's better to buy a cheaper car or find a job close to home. The choice of vocation should not be limited to just one profession. First you should master one (the most interesting at the moment), and then study the next one. Expand your choice. Let's say you approached the choice of specialty consciously, and in the 5th grade you decided on a university. But by the time I graduated from school, the university had become less prestigious, and new educational institutions appeared. What to do in this case? Do not be tied to one place of work, analyze training programs in several institutions. Disappearance method. Imagine that the university you were planning to attend was closed. What will you do in this case? Have you decided? Take action!How to choose a profession you like
To find something you like, follow these three steps: 1) List everything you like to do, to which you are willing to happily devote a lot of time every day. It is important to sincerely answer the question posed and list all types of activities: communication, searching for information, playing the guitar, etc. The activity should be enjoyed not only in words, but also in deeds, cause pleasure, lift your spirits.2) Study yourself as objectively as possible , but without self-criticism. Think about which job that you like can you apply for right now? In what area of activity are you praised? Evaluate the work from a geographic perspective as well. Are you ready to get up early to get to the office? 3) The most important step is to determine what kind of person you are. All abilities and skills must be presented beautifully. The characteristic “best accountant” will interest few people, because everything is learned by comparison. But the “eternally cheerful dispatcher” will find a job faster.Free test to choose the right future profession
To pass the next professional test, you will need a pencil and a sheet of paper. For each item you need to select one answer option.1.How do you spend your leisure time?
a) Chat with friends. b) Read magazines, newspapers, news, watch news programs. c) Go shopping, compare prices. d) Repair, design something, install computer programs. e) Attend cultural events.
2. What is the most important thing for you in your work?
a) Close-knit team. b) Opportunity to learn, learn something new. c) Stable income, career growth. d) Opportunity to improve something. e) Creativity.
3. What is the most important thing in life for you?
a) Relationships. b) Cognition. c) Financial stability. d) Modernization. e) The ability to create.
4. What is the most important thing for you in a person?
a) Kindness and compassion. b) Intelligence. c) Honesty. d) Hard work. e) Imagination.
5. What would you do for free?
a) Worked with people. b) Learned something new. c) Nothing. d) Invented something new. e) Created!
Now all you have to do is select the most common answer options
A- Working with people is important to you. This could be education, medicine, or even law and order. B- Information is important to you. You need to choose professions related to science, the study of languages, diagrams, formulas, etc. IN- Your field is finance. You manage money well. G- You need to choose an activity related to technology: architect, designer, programmer, engineer, and so on. D- You are a creative person. You can draw, sing, act in films - the choice is yours.
I can’t decide on a career choice, what to do
In European countries, great attention is paid to the development of children. At school, students choose subjects that interest them and develop their strengths. And what parents cannot explain is explained in detail by professional coaches. They conduct trainings and tests with the child to determine which areas of activity are best for him to focus on. The Russian education system is structured differently. Often young people do not know what they want to do in the future by the time they graduate from school. At best, they follow in the footsteps of their parents. It’s good if the chosen direction matches their own interests. In practice this is not always the case.- Commit to change. Changes in the labor market stimulate the emergence of related and new specialties. Mastering them will make you a valuable and sought-after specialist. The work should first of all be interesting, and then prestigious. Otherwise, there is a chance to get a “fashionable” but not enjoyable specialty. The ease of the screen image hides the hard work of an actor. This applies to all specialties. You can only learn all the features of a job first-hand. Work that does not correspond to the level of physical development can cause damage to the body. Every person has the right to make mistakes.
The most common mistakes that should not be made
A profession is chosen once and for life. In any field there is a change of positions with increasing qualifications. Specialists who want to develop in their chosen field will have to master related specialties. The first profession can come in handy in the most unexpected situations. For example, for a lawyer, a previous education as an art historian will help him understand antique values. Choosing a specialty under the influence of someone is good if the desire to continue the family business is a sincere impulse of a person. When focusing on relatives or peers, you need to understand that all people are different. If Vasya goes to serve in the fire academy because he likes to take risks, then this profession may not be suitable for you, a reasonable person. Transferring the attitude towards a specialist to the work itself. When choosing a profession, you should take into account the characteristics of the type of activity. If you like a sincere math teacher, this does not mean that you like the subject itself. Passion for the external side of the profession. Actors not only pose for cameras and sign autographs. They create a stage image for a long time. Journalists also do not always appear on television. First, they process a lot of information in the archive and communicate with people to prepare a 10-minute video, which will then be voiced by another announcer. Reluctance to understand personal qualities and physical characteristics. Not only psychologists, but also friends and relatives will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses. But even having skills is not a guarantee of mastering a profession if a person has direct contraindications. For example, people with a weak heart are not accepted as pilots.It’s better to master one profession for life or regularly try yourself in new areas
People with more experience find it easier to find a job. We are talking about mastering not one specialty, but several. Why waste energy and time on something that may not be useful in life?- Firstly, no one knows what will happen in the future. Secondly, a situation may arise in life when professional skills are not required. Then you will have a backup option. Thirdly, if you want to become an entrepreneur, you will need the skills of all related professions: from an accountant to a clerk. Therefore, the more work experience you have, the better. A person who has mastered several types of activities is more competitive in the labor market.
What profession is suitable for a child? If you want your child's future to be successful, be sure to take this career choice test with him!
1. Why is it so important to choose a profession as early as possible?
2. Test to choose a profession for your child!
3. Results of the test for choosing a profession
Why is it so important to choose a profession as early as possible?
- Will your child succeed in life?
- Will he feel happy?
- What will work become for him - a necessity or a matter of his whole life?
It is you, as a parent, who can guide him along the right path!
The sooner you yourself understand the child’s aspirations, the easier it will be for you to give him the most important thing in the future - a feeling of self-realization and happiness from the fact that the destination has been chosen correctly.
How often do relationships with children deteriorate because we, adults, try to impose our view of the world, our “correct” beliefs, our unrealized potential.
- “You will go to this section...”
- “You should study music, not drawing...”
- “You don’t have the ability to do this, you’d better do it this way...”
Of course, every parent wishes only the best for their child, but many forget that everyone has their own path, their own aspirations and inclinations.
If a child’s abilities and character are not taken into account when choosing a profession, then he will not feel happy.
And how often these days children receive an education, and then choose a completely different field of activity, and the years of study are simply wasted.
Taking into account the inclinations of your child, you can right now help him choose the type of activity that will bring him satisfaction and success. This special test was developed by leading sociologists¹ and is based on taking into account the child’s abilities and character traits.
Test for choosing a profession for your child!
In each paragraph you will find two different statements. The child needs to choose the option with which he agrees.
Question No. 1
a) I always look forward to some trip.
b) I don't really like long journeys.
Question No. 2
a) I really like the rain, I like to walk in it.
b) When it rains, it is better to stay at home.
Question #3
a) Animals are very cute and funny, I find it interesting to be with them.
b) I'm not crazy about animals.
Question #4
a) I love books and films about adventures, I want to take part in something similar myself.
b) I don’t really like surprises and am afraid of all sorts of incidents.
Question #5
a) I want people’s dreams to come true.
b) It is impossible to fulfill all dreams and desires.
Question #6
a) I'm afraid to drive at high speed.
b) I really like high speed.
Question No. 7
a) I don’t want to be a boss in the future.
b) When I become an adult, I want to lead people.
Question #8
a) It’s not good when people argue; I try not to do that myself.
b) I'm interested in arguing.
Question No. 9
a) Adults are very strange, sometimes I don’t understand them at all.
b) I always understand why adults do certain things.
Question #10
a) Fairy tales are different, I don’t want to end up there.
b) I like science fiction and fairy tales, I wouldn’t mind finding myself there.
Question No. 11
a) It's great when there is a lot of fun around.
b) I want everything to be measured and calm for me in the future.
Question #12
a) I need to get used to the cool water, so I gradually enter the water from the shore.
b) It’s easier for me to immediately dive headfirst into the water.
Question No. 13
a) Music doesn’t interest me.
b) I like music and various musical styles.
Question No. 14
a) Every person should be well-mannered and polite.
b) Nobody likes boring bores.
Question No. 15
a) I like to be in the company of cheerful and positive people.
b) I like calm and reasonable people.
Question No. 16
a) I'm afraid of heights; hang gliding or parachute jumping are not for me.
b) I would like to learn how to jump with a parachute and I dream of flying a hang glider.
Career choice test results
After the child decides on the answers, check them with this key.
| 1 – a; 2 – a; 3 – b; 4 – b; 5 B; 6 – b; 7 – b; 8 – b; |
9 – a; 10 – b; 11 – a; 12 – b; 13 – b; 14 – b; 15 – a; 16 – b. |
If the child’s option matches the answer in the key, assign one point to it and add up all the points.
Result 11-16 points– your child will always be drawn to new experiences and adventures. He is disgusted by routine and monotony, which means his profession should offer variety. Your child has a predisposition to take risks and may be suitable for creative professions where they can show imagination and creativity.
Result 6-10 points– your child is interested in everything new, he is able to control his impulses and will never take risks. Activities that require perseverance and thoughtfulness are suitable for him. He can take risky steps, but first he will calculate every little detail. He will be equally successful in work that requires quick response and decision-making, and also in work that is associated with monotony and consistency.
Result from 0 to 5 points– your child is characterized by forethought and caution. He is afraid of new things and should not work in places where frequent changes of impressions are possible. However, he will cope more successfully than others with work that requires pedantry, increased attention and patience.
Notes and feature articles for deeper understanding of the material
¹ Sociology is the science of society. Sociology studies society, revealing the internal mechanisms of its structure and the development of its structures; patterns of social actions and mass behavior of people, as well as the relationship between the individual and society (
Every person has their own talent! Some solve algebra problems in seconds, others can easily organize friends and have a party. But you, for example, know how “gig” differs from “geek” and why “mother” needs 4 cores...
- It is very important to correctly evaluate yourself and choose a specialty that would coincide with your interests and characteristics. Psychologist E. A. Klimov* identified five main directions in professional activity on the subject of work:
- man is nature,
- man - technology,
- person - person
- man is a sign system,
- a person is an artistic image.
Let us note that the final “diagnosis” for choosing a profession can only be given by a psychologist - a career guidance specialist. Do not forget that, in addition to interests, abilities, your physical and psychological qualities are also important.
* differential diagnostic questionnaire E.A. Klimova
Humanitarian sciences
Humanities are disciplines that study man in the sphere of his spiritual, mental, moral, cultural and social activities. In terms of object, subject and methodology, studies are often identified or overlap with the social sciences, and are also opposed to the natural and exact sciences.
The humanities include:
Anthropology, Philosophy, History, Cultural Studies, Philology, Pedagogy, Art Criticism, Literary Studies, Psychology, Journalism, Ethics, Aesthetics, Archeology, Graphology, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Jurisprudence, Law, Ethnography, Scientific Studies, Forensics.
Social (social) sciences
Social sciences are a complex of disciplines whose object of study is society, social reality, the existence of social groups and individuals. In terms of object, subject and methodology, the studies are often identified or overlap with the humanities.
Social sciences include:
Archaeology, Graphology, Economics, History, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Socio-Economic Geography, Regional Studies, Sociology, Jurisprudence, Law, Ethnography.
Natural Sciences
Natural sciences are branches of science responsible for the study of natural phenomena external to humans.
Natural sciences include:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
Technical science
Technical sciences are a complex of sciences that study phenomena important for the development of technology, or technology itself (studies the technosphere).
Technical sciences include:
Architecture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Shipbuilding, Astronautics, Materials Science, Mechanics, Systems Engineering, Chemical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Energy.
Five types of professions
Man - Nature
You are a friend of all life on planet Earth! It is people like you who become explorers of the rich Kingdom of living nature, create hundreds of new plant cultures, treat and save animals. Perhaps the talent of a pioneer has crept into you?
Psychological requirements: observation, empathy, perseverance, composure, readiness to work independently in any, even difficult conditions,
Examples of professions: biologist, agronomist, veterinarian, forester, livestock specialist, agrochemist, gardener, etc.
- Geosciences (geology, geography, cartography and geoinformatics, hydrometeorology, ecology and environmental management),
- Biological sciences (biology, soil science, bioengineering),
Natural Sciences
Man – Technology
Technical progress does not stand still and you are its perpetual motion machine! You know how to deal with a broken alarm clock, you can fine-tune any equipment, you are not afraid to take a fresh look at ordinary things and, after tightening a couple of nuts, get a new invention. Complex mechanisms do not frighten you, but inspire you. But you know how to use not only your imagination, but also your ingenuity to find a common language with any technology.
Psychological requirements: attentiveness, rationality, developed technical thinking, good coordination of movements, ability to concentrate and quickly switch attention, observation.
Examples of professions: engineer, designer, technician, mechanic, radio mechanic, pilot, electrician, etc.
- Recommended educational areas:
- Engineering and technology of shipbuilding and water transport,
- Photonics, instrumentation, optical and biotechnical systems and technologies,
Technical science
Man – Man
In a crowd of people, you are like a fish in water! Constant contact with others does not frighten you; on the contrary, you can see something interesting in every person. You easily share your experience, know how to negotiate and empathize. As a rule, your role is the life of the party both on vacation and at work.
Psychological requirements: openness and sociability, resistance to stress, goodwill, responsiveness, ability to create a positive atmosphere in a work team, resolve disagreements, good public speaking skills, developed facial expressions, knowledge of human psychology.
Examples of professions: teacher, educator, sports coach, medical worker, service industry, tour guide, lawyer, human resources specialist, etc.
- Recommended educational areas:
- Service sector,
Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Man – Sign System
To be honest, you have no equal in the exact sciences! Mathematical calculations, statistics, drawings, information technologies... for you these are not just numbers and graphs - this is a fascinating world full of discoveries and mysteries. For the most complicated matter, you can easily create a convenient action plan. You are an invaluable worker where attentiveness, perseverance and a good memory are required.
The career guidance test is a set of questions, by answering which as honestly as possible, a person undergoes objective testing of emotional and professional preferences, which allows one to decide on the choice of a future profession. Career guidance helps to identify a person’s interests and inclination towards a certain field of activity.
Career guidance tests broaden a person’s horizons in the world of professions and determine his possible place in it.
Career guidance allows you to:
- determine your professional inclinations and abilities;
- identify character traits and personal qualities;
- clarify the level of development of your abilities;
- choose a field of professional activity.
Choosing a profession is the most important stage in the life of any person. Your entire future life depends on the correct choice of your future profession. And the first step in this matter is testing. Many organizations charge a lot of money for this. But we offer you a career guidance test for free. Schoolchildren are recommended to determine their future profession in high school, starting in the 8th grade and every year, in order to observe a change in preferences or, conversely, confirmation of a confident choice. Testing should take place in a calm environment. You should not start testing after excursions to enterprises, meetings with representatives of professions or trips to the cinema, which can impress the student and push him to an unconscious choice of profession. In this case, the teenager can receive only positive emotions without a full understanding of the profession.
Career guidance test
Career guidance takes into account the age characteristics of people. It is very important for schoolchildren when choosing a profession. However, it will also make it clear to adults during the period of changing profession or position. It is very important to select relevant tests that are suitable for a specific situation. For example, before starting a job, you can choose and independently take a test to determine the personal qualities that the position requires: this is not only professional suitability, attentiveness, memory, but also the ability to make responsible decisions, manage people, the ability to work in a team or alone. Don’t be afraid to act and change your profession, despite your age, place of residence, social status, or family. After all, life provides many opportunities!
We offer career guidance tests that will help you choose your future profession. You can take them online absolutely free.
We are all interested in a successful future and each of us asks one question - what profession should we be in life? This topic plays a vital role in a person’s destiny, so it needs to be given special attention.
Making the right choice is often quite difficult. In order to make an informed decision, it is recommended to consider some recommendations.
1. Determination of personal interests and aspirations. You should think about what abilities a particular individual has. You can make a list of areas of work activity in which a person has the greatest interest.
2. Identifying life goals. For example, if the financial side of this issue comes first, it is necessary to study in detail professions that generate significant income.
3. Education. To obtain a leadership position, you must have a higher professional education. If you want to achieve more in life and constantly strive to advance your career, you need to take care of the proper level of training.
4. Comparison of desires and possibilities. There is an opinion that the possibilities of a person striving to achieve his goals have no limits. To quickly get the desired result, it is important to focus on one desire. Don't waste time on fleeting needs that may seem stupid in the future.
There are many recommendations on the topic of choosing a profession. At the same time, statements are highlighted that should not be taken seriously. Among these, it is necessary to highlight the 2 most popular:
Life is a lottery. Only people who were unable to achieve their goals due to laziness think this way. What is planned is not always given easily and simply. It is important not to give up at the first defeat, but to move on;
Life is a project. A person must live as his ancestors planned. If the medical profession has occupied a leading position in a family for many years, it does not mean that every member of this family should become a doctor.
Personal abilities and professional suitability play a key role when choosing a specialty.
Basic criteria for building the future
In order to determine who to be in the future, you need to understand three concepts:
- “I WANT” – you love to do it.
- “I CAN” – there are possibilities.
- “MUST” – the market is ready to pay.
The concept “WANT” is what the person himself wants (interests, inclinations, talents) and implies an explanation of what the individual strives for. These are personal qualities that are individual in each case. A competent determination of professional inclinations plays a key role in choosing a specialty, and in particular who to be. The direction of work activity and the success of training depend on this. It should be taken into account that one “I WANT” is not enough.
The next important criterion when choosing a life’s work “I CAN” is physical capabilities, health status and other market barriers. Why barriers? Because if a person does not have “ideal health” he cannot be a pilot of a civil aircraft. (But he can be the pilot of his own plane ;)
An equally important role is occupied by the concept of “NEED” - this is demand in the labor market. Activities for which the market is ready and will pay money. You need to find out which profession is in greatest demand on the labor market.
And now the main question: what profession should you be in life? It’s simple - success is the intersection of all three criteria: “I WANT”, “I CAN” and “I NEED”! If there is an overlap, why not get educated accordingly?
What to be in life by profession
To make choosing a specialty easier, tests for choosing a profession were created. Their technology is quite simple. The person is presented with multiple choice questions. Based on the test results, the program provides a possible direction of activity in which a particular person can achieve success.
If possible, it is recommended to try yourself in the profession that, based on the test results, suits you best. Practice is especially important in this case. In addition, you need to study the features of the specialty and try to find out all the subtleties that exist in it. Work is something on which a person spends a significant part of his life. Therefore, it is important to choose its specifics in the most competent manner.
Test what to be by profession will help you make the right choice and protect you as much as possible from errors of this type. Testing will help determine your predisposition to a particular field of activity and identify your abilities. All this will allow you to choose a specialty that you will like and will bring you joy.
On our website, anyone interested in a successful future can take a profession test online. Testing will help determine the direction of the most suitable work activity.
According to statistics, the vast majority of people make mistakes when choosing a specialty. Often, many people choose the level of earnings and the prestige of the profession as a guideline, forgetting to take into account that work should bring pleasure and then life will be a joy!