Future Jobs to Look Into?

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<p>I don’t know where to turn. I don’t know how to find this information! I’m trying to find out what jobs are hot and what are not. What jobs will probably be in demand by the time I graduate in 6 or 7 years. What I should pursue.</p>

<p>Now, someone always tells me to forget about that and just do what I love. GREAT! If there was actually something I CARED about. I don’t really like anything more than anything else. Any field would be good. I just want to know what jobs I should look into.</p>

<p>Like, when I go to college, which job fields should I look into for jobs or internship!</p>

<p>So can I get any help? Or are there any other teenagers looking as I am??!</p>

<p>(my 999th post. <em>gasp</em>)</p>

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<p>I need to know ur interests. If you become an engineer, but hate science, u won’t be successful.</p>

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<p>I’ve been thinking more about it.</p>

<p>My dad told me to find my strength and then target it. And like I said, I really haven’t a clue of anything. So my dad told me that I have a logical brain.</p>

<p>I agree, however, for the longest time, I have been indulging in creating artwork and things. I like creating as much as I like deriving.</p>

<p>So my dad will let me do advanced Computer Science. I figure webdesign and programming would be a cool way to integrate both of my stuff. But that’s more of something to do on the side. You can’t very well live off that unless you’re really dedicated. But how unstable.</p>

<p>So in short I’m:
logical
artsy</p>

<p>I am not:
good with people
quick witted</p>

<p>Right now, I am interested in philosophy, theology/religion, debate, internet, painting, education, psychology</p>

<p>Well gee, thanks for replying ihateCA. I appreciate it!</p>

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<p>you could go into the advertisment business [as in, designing ads, finding marketing pitches, etc etc.]</p>

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<p>Mmm, no. I’m looking for a job that will be in demand by the time I graduate. A job that is in demand that I will be able to find pleasure in.</p>

<p>It would be very nice if I could just say “I want to be in the advertising business” but I have no passion or drive for any sort of business. In order to be in something like that (a job with no demand) I MUST have a PASSION for it and I DONT have that!</p>

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<p>tsktsk. what kind of subjects are you good at? (like at school??)
what classes do you enjoy the most?</p>

<p>start from there… maybe you can figure something out.</p>

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<p>I second happyggal, because honestly…you’re logical and artistic. There aren’t too many ‘in demand’ jobs that come from that combination. :\ If you had certain classes, maybe you could go off of that and see what interests you.</p>

<p>IE: Personally, I’m good at writing, and debate. My favorite classes are AP Lit and AP Gov, and I’m majoring in PoliSci and plan to go into law school.</p>

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<p>maybe an internship at a law firm?</p>

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<p>are you crazy? Advertising jobs are always in demand. I go to UT Austin and some seniors I know from last year moved from Austin to New York to get their advertising jobs. As long as there are people buying things there will be advertising jobs.</p>

<p>some of your interests make it seem like you’re interested in law – so that would be a route to go.</p>

<p>When you ask for something in ‘demand’ are you really meaning something that will pay you 100k when you come straight out of college? Because you’re not going to find many careers like that.</p>

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<p>Thank you, dcfca. Glad to know someone else also realizes that advertising is not a job that’s lacking in demand.</p>

<p>But Drew00–an internship isn’t actually a career path. I’m interning at a law firm this summer, and I’m a high school senior. I interned for the Federal District Courthouse in downtown LA last summer, too. I sure as hell am not going to be an intern for the rest of my life, though, if all goes well XD. Perhaps an attorney? Or a law clerk?</p>

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<p>I know, but an internship can help you decide which career path you want to go down. For example: I am very interested in environmental law so I’m going to get an internship at the EPA.</p>

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<p>Ahhh I see what you’re getting at now. In that case, yes, do apply for an internship. It DEFINITELY helps you decide.</p>

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<p>try this
<a href=“http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz_results.asp[/url]”>http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz_results.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Ho, I didn’t know advertising was it.</p>

<p>When I say in demand, I mean I want to be able to graduate and not stress about “OMG I cant find a job!” </p>

<p>Law! That looks very hard and tedious. I’d be in school for ever if I try to be an actual lawyer! What other things can you do with the law? I’ve heard of paralegals and forensic psychologists, but I read there’s little demand for the latter. <em>shrug</em></p>

<p>I took that quiz, I_M. Here’s my results:
People with green Interests like job responsibilities and occupations that involve persuasion, sales, promotions, and group or personal contact. People with green Interests enjoy activities that include: motivating, mediating, selling, influencing, consensus building, persuading, delegating authority, entertaining, and lobbying. These Interests often lead to work in marketing, advertising, training, therapy, consulting, teaching, law, and public relations.</p>

<h2>People with red styles prefer to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that is action-oriented and practical. They prefer to work where things happen quickly and results are seen immediately. People with red styles tend to be straightforward, assertive, logical, personable, authoritative, friendly, direct, and resourceful, and usually thrive in a self-structured, high-pressured, hierarchical, production-oriented, competitive environment. You will want to choose a work environment or career path in which your style is welcomed and produces results</h2>

<p>Wow… thanks you guys. I’m really beginning to narrow things down here and understand myself better.</p>

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<p>Graphic Designer
Conceptual Illustrator
Corporate Lawyer
Plastic Surgeon</p>

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Like someone before me said, as long as there are people to buy things, there will be the need to market/advertise them. You got advertising/marketing in your test results too.</p>

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Hate to break it to you, but there are precious few jobs that don’t require a lot of education to be successful in, and to get good money/respect/jobs for. In truth, there’s nothing in the world that fits your request–less years in school, lots of job openings, enjoyable, and fits you. You will HAVE to sacrifice something. In my case it’s more years in school–what will your sacrifice be?</p>

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<p>Just get an M.R.S. degree.</p>

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<p>Oh, well, all that schooling for lawyering is scary because I don’t KNOW if I’d like to be a lawyer. If I like it, then I’d do it.</p>

<p>MRS degree? Is that a masters? I plan on getting on of those.</p>

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<p>Law school grads that make the most money are those who don’t practice law and go into business.</p>