How to Find the Right Career for You
Not sure what you want to do in the future? Here’s how to explore careers, match them to your interests, and take the next step toward a job you’ll love.
8/5/20252 min read
🔍 About This Blog
This post is part of Eddo’s Career Spotlight Series, designed to help students navigate college, majors, and career choices with confidence. We use verified tools from sources like Princeton Review, BLS, and O*NET.
Introduction
Choosing a career can feel overwhelming—especially in high school, when the options seem endless. The good news? You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. What you can do is start exploring your strengths, interests, and values to narrow down options that truly fit you. This guide will show you how to discover careers that align with your skills and passions, and give you tools to test out different paths before committing.
Step #1: Take Career Assessment Tests
Career quizzes aren’t perfect, but they’re a great starting point to understand your strengths. Try these free, credible tools:
Princeton Review Career Quiz: Matches your interests and personality traits to potential careers.
MyNextMove O*NET Interest Profiler: U.S. Department of Labor tool to find careers based on skills and work style.
16Personalities Career Test: Links your personality type to careers where you’ll thrive.
📌 Tip: Don’t just take one quiz—compare results across multiple tests to spot patterns.
Step #2: Explore Career Clusters & Industries
Think about broad fields first, then narrow down specific jobs. Popular clusters include:
STEM: Engineering, tech, research
Business: Finance, consulting, entrepreneurship
Healthcare: Medicine, nursing, public health
Law & Public Service: Legal careers, politics, policy
Creative Arts: Media, design, performing arts
Use BLS Career Outlook to research salaries, job growth, and education paths.
Step #3: Test Drive Careers Through Experiences
Hands-on experience is the best way to learn what you like (and don’t like):
Job Shadowing: Spend a day observing someone in your dream field.
Internships & Volunteering: Gain real-world experience while building your résumé.
Clubs & Competitions: Join clubs like DECA, Science Olympiad, or Mock Trial to explore fields in action.
Step #4: Talk to Professionals (Informational Interviews)
Reach out to people in careers you’re curious about.
Ask questions about their day-to-day work, education path, and advice for beginners.
Tools like LinkedIn or even family/community networks are great ways to connect.
Step #5: Align Careers With Your Values
Ask yourself:
Do I want a career with flexibility or structure?
Is salary my top priority, or do I value purpose and impact?
Do I enjoy working with people, data, or ideas?
Balancing personal values with career research ensures long-term satisfaction, not just a high paycheck.
Why This Matters
Students who actively explore careers in high school are more confident choosing college majors and less likely to switch fields later (NACAC, 2024). Early career exploration helps you make informed decisions, save time in college, and set yourself up for success.
Wrapping Up
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