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Consider the cost of the lifestyle you want, and pick something that allows you to afford it. Consider the lifestyle you want. Some jobs require constant learning, or considerable overtime, and leave little room for life. Consider topics you find at least a little interesting, they don't have to be the thing you find the most interesting, but it must be good enough to get out of bed in the morning. Consider interests that you're OK losing. Sometimes a good hobby is better or more fun as a hobby, than as a career choice. Consider the place or environment you want to work in. Cubicle life, outside, small companies, large corporations, high cost of living places, etc. Consider subjects you can be above average good at. All in all, this is hard to do, because typically when people make such choices for the first time, they lack the life experience that allows them to evaluate the importance of the different factors. It's a good idea to try and visit many companies in the fields you're considering, many companies will be open to that. Watch the people, see what they look like. Are they happy, active, excited, subdued, silent, bored, divorced, .... and consider whether you want to look like them in 20 years. But maybe the most important, if you don't like your choice many years down the road, it's OK to change you know. Good luck. |