Finding Your Way

I recently asked my network how they had found their career path. Of course, their perspective was focused on the "now" in where their career path concluded in their current position. All to say, it may change!

As I thought about my own path, I realized that I could boil down the contributors to the basics: Who, What, Where, Why, and When. Surprising? No.

Who

Influencers, Mentors, Colleagues, Personalities, etc.

What

Topic, Area of interest, type of science (i.e. theoretical or experimental), etc.

Where

School, curriculum, age, hands-on experience, etc.

Why

Key drivers, personality, passion, etc.

When

School grade, research lab experience, specific course, etc.

Of the above, what was most striking was that individuals stated it was the "WHO" and "WHAT" which had the largest impact on their career path determination.

I want to delve into this more in later posts.

How can we work together to really emphasize the who and what to impact those at all ages?

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