Career Exploration

There were many new insights I learned about myself during this process. One thing I know for sure though is that this process secured my decision to go into any career that allows me to be of service to others whether it be in the medical field or not. In the career interest profile survey, I learned that my strongest profiles were social and enterprising. Enterprising came as a surprise to me because I have never seen myself as a leader or risk taker, but seeing that social was also high instilled in me the confidence that I am meant to help and guide others. I knew that the social aspect is part of my character and who I am but I was still confused about the enterprising aspect of my profile until I explored the jobs that matched me in medium, high, and extensive job preparations. There was one job I saw repeated in the high and extensive level of job preparations and it had to do with working in the faith ministry. For example, in the high job preparation I got directors, religious activities & education, and in extensive job preparation I got clergy. I will say that I am strong in my faith but seeing these career options came as a surprise to me because I always thought I was meant to work in the medical field. When I began exploring career options in middle school, I knew I always wanted to help people and I felt and thought the best way to do that was working as a doctor or nurse. There is still a part of me that believes that I have a career in the medical field but this process has helped me realize that I may need to explore other career options. During this process I suddenly had a thought about how great it would be to enter a career that allows me to travel and reach out and be of service to people all over the world in a medical and ministering aspect. I believe it's considered missionary work but I'm not entirely sure what the label for this career is called or if it is even a career. I'm still a little torn between what my career pathway is but I plan on choosing to pursue a degree/certificate in nursing and/or theology.