{"id":1804,"date":"2022-11-04T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2025-01-23T10:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:15:14","slug":"i-dont-know-what-job-i-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/basics\/i-dont-know-what-job-i-want","title":{"rendered":"Can\u2019t Stop Saying \u2018I Don\u2019t Know What Job I Want\u2019? Do These 6 Things (And Avoid These 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the most important parts of getting a job is figuring out what career path is right for you. But if you\u2019re thinking \u201cI don\u2019t even know what job I want,\u201d you\u2019re not alone. Trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/career-planning-process\">plan your career<\/a> \u2014 with so many industries, companies, and titles to choose from \u2014 can be overwhelming, stressful, and challenging, especially if you\u2019re unsure what those industries, companies, and titles are really like.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. Yet it\u2019s possible \u2014 and can even be exciting \u2014 to learn what roles you\u2019re interested in and fit your skill set best. Here\u2019s your go-to guide to stop saying \u201cI don\u2019t know what job I want\u201d and figuring it out instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-figure-out-what\">9 Dos and Don\u2019ts for Figuring Out What Job You Want<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figuring out what job you want requires a combination of introspection, self-awareness, research, and experimentation. While it can feel like a lot to handle, the best way to approach this exploration is one step at a time.\u00a0Here\u2019s what to do (and what to avoid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uncover-your-interests\">1. Do Uncover Your Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you keep telling yourself, \u201cI don\u2019t know what job I want,\u201d you might feel like you have to rush and find a career match. Instead, take a step back and start by considering what interests you. It doesn\u2019t have to be what you think is typically \u201cprofessional\u201d \u2014 things like travel, TV, and reading count! Dreaming big and not limiting yourself is essential. Ask yourself questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When I have free time, what do I like to do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What extracurricular activities am I drawn to?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What classes do I like taking?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What topics excite me?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do I find myself talking or thinking a lot about?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do I like to do things? Do I like creating? Fixing? Managing? Giving advice?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are activities or tasks I do that make me lose track of time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does my ideal life look like? What do I want to be doing in 20 years?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou may never know what you \u2018want,\u2019 (who truly does?), but you definitely know what you like and the things that interest you,\u201d Korn Ferry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-is-career-coach\">career coach<\/a> Ryan Frechette says. \u201cLook at how you spend your time. Look at what\u2019s already under your nose. Look at what you spend most of your time thinking about\/talking about\/learning about. Chances are there will be a few main topics that rise to the top that get you really excited and energized to have conversations about. All of those personal interest areas have companies making products and services in that domain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I\u2019ve always had an interest in writing. When I was a kid, I would write and illustrate my own stories, keep journals, and read constantly. As I grew up, English was consistently my favorite subject, and it\u2019s what I chose to major in in college.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>>>MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-should-i-go-college-for\">\u2018What Should I Go to College For?\u2019 Quiz: 17 Questions to Find the Right Major<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-a-career-test\">2. Do Take a Career Test (With a Grain of Salt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Career tests can help you discover career options when you don\u2019t know what job you want. They can help you understand your work personality and strengths and weaknesses, and show you careers you might not have thought of before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melissa Venable, education advisor and principal writer at BestColleges.com, says career tests can help you in numerous ways, \u201cwhether you are in the exploration stage, looking to widen the options available, or in the decision-making stage, trying to narrow your focus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, many career tests out there require previous career knowledge and money to take and get your results. How are you supposed to know whether you want to be a programmer if you don\u2019t even know what a programming language is? That\u2019s why we came up with fun, easy, free career quizzes that you can do without any priority career knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/career-quiz\">Career quiz for students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/career-aptitude-test\">Career aptitude test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/personality-career-quiz\">Personality career quiz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-should-i-do-with-life\">What should I do with my life? Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests can give you starting points of what careers might be a good match for you, based on your skills, personality, interests, and career goals. You don&#8217;t need any experience to take these quizzes, and you&#8217;ll get your results immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understand-strengths\">3. Don\u2019t Make a List of All the Skills You Need to Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear us out \u2014 yes, you may need to build some skills to eventually land your dream role. Instead, focus on the skills you have right now. Even if you have zero work experience, you definitely have skills you can use on your job search. Consider your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hard-skills\"><strong>Hard skills<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>What are your quantifiable skills? What are technical skills, programs, and tools you know? You don\u2019t need to be interested in technology to have hard skills. Skills like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/negotiation-skills\">negotiating<\/a>, graphic design, copywriting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/what-is-microsoft-excel\">Microsoft Excel<\/a>, and foreign languages count, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-are-soft-skills-definition-and-examples\"><strong>Soft skills<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>What are your skills for how you work with others and prioritize your own work? Do you collaborate well? Are you a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/logical-thinking\">logical thinker<\/a>? Do you have top-notch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/time-management\">time management skills<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/transferable-skills\"><strong>Transferable skills<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>These are both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hard-vs-soft-skills\">hard and soft skills<\/a> that you can take from one job to another. For example, just because you worked at an ice cream shop doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have the right skills for sales roles \u2014 in fact, your customer service experience might be a highly valuable transferable skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsure how your strengths match up to real-life roles? Here\u2019s a guide to some common strengths and corresponding job simulations to explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Strengths<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Job Simulation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creative thinking, brainstorming<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/4Rfzeut8gXmNwfxXv\/Introduction-to-Strategy-Consulting-Program\">BCG Introduction to Strategy Consulting<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/problem-solving-skills\">Problem-solving skills<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/cezQYMNq3M3y8pDHw\/Finance-Program\">Bloomberg Client Engagement<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visual design, ideation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bcg\/strategic-experience-design-pgmq\">BCGX Strategic &amp; Experience Design<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data analysis, presentation skills, communication skills<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/quantium\/data-analytics-rqkb\">Quantium Data Analytics<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Writing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/attention-to-detail\">attention to detail<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/TLWeJb7nHm8aBhrKK\/Introduction-to-Commercial-Law-Virtual-Experience-Program\">Introduction to Commercial Law<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/active-listening\">Active listening<\/a>, customer service<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/mjBDAH6fdSc5BHBKu\/Customer-Relations\">Fidelity Investments Customer Relationship Advocate<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research, critical thinking, interviewing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/4KqDALSkyRNPXjQGa\/Cyber-Security-Consulting\">PwC Cyber Security Consulting<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication, strategy, overcoming objections<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/red-bull\/on-premise-sales-waza\">Red Bull On-Premise Sales<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Critical thinking, problem-solving, Excel<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/kpmg-us\/audit-gsyv\">KPMG Career Catalyst Program: Audit<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research, summarization, critical thinking<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/citi\/markets-sales-trading-0vhv\">Citi Markets Sales &amp; Trading<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data analysis, problem-solving, communication<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/mastercard\/cybersecurity-t8ye\">Mastercard Cybersecurity<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-your-research\">4. Do Your Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know your interests and your skills. Now, how do those map to actual roles you might want to do, or companies you want to work for? It\u2019s time to start researching by going straight to the source. Try searching for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\"><strong>Career advice articles<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Read up on different career paths, job titles, and industries. Career sites (like Forage!) are often written by career professionals who can give you an unbiased overview of various jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open roles: <\/strong>Examine job descriptions to see what the typical responsibilities and skill sets are. You can use general sites like LinkedIn or Indeed, or more specific sites if you\u2019re interested in a certain type of work, like Idealist for non-profit work or Wellfound for start-up jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry news: <\/strong>Get an idea of what\u2019s going on within specific industries. It\u2019s as easy as searching \u201ctech industry\u201d and going to the \u201cNews\u201d tab on Google. From there, you may find certain papers, journalists, newsletters, or even social media accounts you can follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company websites: <\/strong>Learn about specific companies and their missions, culture, and values. A company\u2019s career page can be a great way to learn more about its values \u2014 just be sure to take everything with a grain of salt and look for what employees say on sites like Glassdoor.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-willing-try-anything\">5. Don\u2019t Pigeonhole Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy no. 1 piece of advice is EXPLORE, EXPLORE, EXPLORE,\u201d Brianna Brazle, founder of CultureLancer, a career development and transition tech platform for historically disadvantaged and underserved college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let one potential job title or skill set constrain you. If you think an internship sounds interesting but isn\u2019t what you expected to try, that\u2019s OK! At this stage, you want to follow your instincts and try as much as you can.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to jump into a 12-week long program to get a taste of different roles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/externship\">Externships<\/a>, short-term courses, part-time work, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/course-catalog\">Forage job simulations<\/a> can all give you inside views into different fields and career paths without having to tie yourself to a full-time job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/externship-vs-internship\">Externship vs. Internship: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is important for individuals as they prepare to go into or look for fields to go into to explore their options, interests, skills, and passions,\u201d Brazel says. \u201cHowever, it is equally (if not more) important to explore with intention and not aimlessly jumping into anything that wastes one\u2019s time. If you are in college, it is the perfect opportunity to experiment with different avenues that could inform your career decisions and interest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career coach David Meintrup of Korn Ferry agrees, citing that this exploration can even help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-reach-out-recruiter-linkedin\">stand out to recruiters<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs many avenues that you can practically explore the better,\u201d Meintrup says. \u201cAt the same time [as you\u2019re exploring] you\u2019re building an industry and functional brand. My most successful students follow this type of process and upon graduation are very attractive to recruiters because they have done two things \u2013 built their brand AND know what they like and don\u2019t like.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group forage__cta-pattern is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Start exploring careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Replicate work in specific roles at top companies to help you find out what you like (and don&#8217;t like) in a career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/course-catalog\">Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consider-how-you-like-to-work\">6. Do Consider How You Like to Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve thought about things that interest you, it\u2019s time to put together the next part of the working puzzle: <em>how<\/em> you like to work. This isn\u2019t just whether you want to work remotely or in-person (although that\u2019s very important!), but also whether you\u2019re more of an independent worker, love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/skills\/collaboration-skills\">collaborating<\/a>, or maybe like interacting with people you don\u2019t know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA different environment might make a bad career choice tolerable, but not satisfying. Likewise a great career choice in the wrong organization could be a disaster,\u201d Ira Wolfe, president and future of work global thought leader at Poised for the Future Company, warns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you know what kind of work environment you like without professional experience? Consider environments you have worked in, whether for a school project, extracurricular, or volunteer opportunity. Did you enjoy working in a team? If so, what role did you play on the team, or did you admire a function someone else did? Did you like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-is-remote-job\">working remotely<\/a>? Do you like being in a large class or a tight-knit group?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-your-work-values\">7. Don\u2019t Forget Your Work Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re telling yourself, \u201cI don\u2019t know what job I want,\u201d consider why you want a job in the first place. Maybe you care about social issues or politics and want to make a difference. You may want to serve your community. Maybe you don\u2019t want to work for a higher purpose and instead hope to focus on getting a well-paying job. Perhaps you want to work for a company with a diverse workforce. Maybe you care about learning new skills or having a job that gives you a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/work-life-balance\">work-life balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work values can help you prioritize what kinds of roles to look for and settle on your non-negotiables: things you absolutely need from a job and will not accept a position if it doesn\u2019t have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work values and non-negotiables may change over time, and that&#8217;s OK! Different living circumstances can change what you want out of a job; for example, if you&#8217;re considering having kids within the next few years, you may look for a job with great parental leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/fringe-benefits\">benefits<\/a>. Your values may also change depending on your experience in specific roles and companies. For example, my first role was at a startup, but I didn&#8217;t necessarily choose the company because of that. During that experience, I learned I really value that fast-paced culture, and that kind of work environment has become one of my work values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"talk-to-professionals\">8. Do Talk to Professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/networking\">Networking<\/a> can be scary, but it\u2019s a great way to learn about what other people do. Set up informational interviews to get insights on what professionals\u2019 careers are like, the daily responsibilities of their job, and companies they\u2019ve worked for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE: <\/strong>How to ask for (and prepare for) an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/interview-questions\/informational-interview\">informational interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAsk people a few years older than yourself, who work in your areas of interest, what their perspective is of the environment and culture where they are at,\u201d Frechette says. \u201cChances are you will listen to and relate to their perspectives since they were in your shoes not long ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a specific company, Frechette recommends asking employees who work there to talk about their experiences. \u201cSeeking more diverse inputs from employees can help provide different insights and wisdom that could lend to better and more holistic decision making for yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know-it-all-be-ok\">9. Do Reassure Yourself It\u2019ll All Be OK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find yourself saying, \u201cI don\u2019t know what job I want,\u201d it can feel impossible to start your career. Know that you don\u2019t have to get it right the first time \u2014 or even the second or third time (or fourth or fifth!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might find that the job you want now differs from the one you want in five years. And that\u2019s all OK. It\u2019s especially common to job-hop early in your career. Job-hopping is common; almost two-thirds of Gen Z\u2019ers plan to leave their employer in search of a new job in the next two years, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/gen-z-like-to-job-hop-change-career-survey-2023-11\">Business Insider<\/a>. If you do so intentionally and with care, you can learn transferable skills, gain experience, make connections without burning bridges, and hopefully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-to-find-job\">land a job you really love<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image credit: Alex Green \/ Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682528312433\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should you do if you don&#8217;t know what job you want?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you don\u2019t know what job you want, start by considering your interests and skill set. Then, start researching roles through courses, part-time work, and independent projects and networking to find positions that might be a good fit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682528319951\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it OK to not know what job you want?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Even people in the middle of their careers might not know what job they want. That doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;ll never find a job you love \u2014 it just might take some reflection and research.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682528329783\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I choose a career if I&#8217;m not passionate about anything?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re not passionate about any type of work, consider what you want out of a job. Are you looking for a position with good work-life balance? High pay? A mission-driven company? 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