I: How relevant is school experience in choosing a career?

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I: Well, what would the next step be?

CG: When you have the list of ideas that you like to be doing, try to brainstorm several jobs that might be related to food. For example, chefs, cooks, food specialists, kitchen helpers or even chemists are all professions that are related to cooking and food. If you wanted to be the president of your country as a child, you could look for government jobs or social sector careers. The possibilities are endless. For instance, if you ever dreamed of becoming a movie star and walking down the red carpet, check out a career in media, the entertainment industry or public relations.

CG: Extremely relevant! You can begin by looking at the courses you are taking in high school. What are your best subjects? What kinds of extracurricular activities do you participate in? What kinds of things did you learn from part-time or summer jobs? There must be at least one class that stands out above the rest. If you love history, art or archaeology, check out a museum job. There are more options out there than you may think – even if you don't want to take tour groups around a museum, you could work on their marketing or manage the museum's finances. If history wasn't your thing, maybe your favourite course was in psychology. Or try thinking about jobs with some elements of the psychology field. You may find that you are a people person or enjoy helping others, so jobs in customer service, sales or teaching may be the answer to your happiness. By going one step further and thinking about why you have a passion for genetics or sociological theory, you will be able to find a career that suits your interests.