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What to Do When You Don’t Know What Career Path to Choose


If you’re nearing the end of university — or you’ve just graduated — and still don’t know exactly what career to pursue, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common (and stressful) questions students face:

“What should I do with my life?”

The truth is, very few people have a clear and fixed career plan at the age of 22. The good news? Not knowing your path isn’t a failure — it’s an opportunity. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through practical steps to help you explore, test, and build a career path that aligns with who you are — even if you’re starting from a place of uncertainty.


1. Accept That It’s Okay to Not Know

Let’s normalize this: not everyone has their career figured out by graduation — and that’s fine.

  • Many successful professionals tried multiple roles before finding the right one.

  • Careers today are less linear. People change industries and jobs often.

  • You don’t need a 10-year plan. You just need a next step.

Relieve the pressure of “finding your passion” and shift your focus to exploration and action.


2. Start by Understanding Yourself

Before you look outward at job titles and industries, look inward:

  • What are your interests? What topics excite you?

  • What are your natural strengths? Are you a communicator, problem-solver, creative thinker?

  • What kind of work environment suits you? Fast-paced? Collaborative? Independent?

Try this exercise:

  • Make a list of activities or projects you’ve enjoyed (academic, personal, or extracurricular).

  • Write down what aspects you liked: research, helping others, organizing, building, analyzing.Patterns will begin to emerge.


3. Try Career Exploration Tools

There are great free tools that can help narrow your interests:

  • 16Personalities.com – Personality insights with career suggestions

  • MyNextMove.org – Skills-based job matcher

  • O*NET Interest Profiler – Interest-based career options

  • LinkedIn Career Explorer – Compares job titles based on your current skills

These tools won’t decide for you, but they’ll give you language and options to explore further.


4. Talk to People in Different Fields

Nothing beats real-world perspective.Speak to professionals who work in roles you’re curious about — this can save you years of trial and error.

Ask:

  • What does a typical day look like?

  • What are the best and worst parts of their job?

  • What skills are most important?

  • How did they get into the field?

How Skillore can help:You can book 1-on-1 sessions with mentors from a variety of industries (marketing, law, tech, design, business, and more). It’s like a shortcut to clarity.


5. Experiment Before You Commit

You don’t need to figure everything out before trying something. In fact, trying is how you figure things out.

Ways to test paths:

  • Take short internships or freelance gigs

  • Volunteer with a project or nonprofit

  • Enroll in short online courses (e.g., digital marketing, UX design, project management)

  • Attend events or webinars in different sectors

Each experiment helps you learn what you like — and what you don’t.


6. Focus on Transferable Skills

Even if you’re unsure about the specific job, building broad, transferable skills will prepare you for any path.

Top examples:

  • Communication (verbal and written)

  • Problem-solving

  • Time management

  • Digital literacy

  • Teamwork and leadership

  • Emotional intelligence

These skills are valued in every industry.


7. Create a Simple Plan for Exploration

If you're feeling overwhelmed, structure your exploration like this:

Month 1:

  • List 3–4 industries or roles that interest you

  • Research each one online

  • Book one Skillore mentor session in a relevant field

Month 2:

  • Complete 1 short course in a skill needed across multiple roles (e.g., Excel, Canva, SQL)

  • Update your CV and LinkedIn profile

  • Apply to 1 small internship or project

Month 3:

  • Reflect on what you've learned

  • Narrow down your options

  • Take action: deeper learning or serious application


8. Stop Waiting for “The Perfect Job”

There’s no such thing as the perfect job — only jobs that are good enough to start with. The goal is learning, growth, and direction — not perfection.

Your first role won’t define your future forever. Think of it as a stepping stone.


9. Get Support — You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone

If you’re feeling stuck, confused, or unsure of where to start, don’t isolate yourself. Get help.At Skillore, you can:

  • Talk to mentors in different industries

  • Get advice based on your background and interests

  • Build a strategy with expert feedback

  • Learn from others who’ve been exactly where you are

We designed Skillore specifically for students and graduates who don’t have all the answers yet. That’s what makes you the right fit.


Conclusion

Not knowing your exact career path doesn’t mean you’re lost. It means you’re at the beginning of a journey — and that journey should include exploration, feedback, and growth.

Start small. Take one action this week. Book a conversation, take a course, apply for something. Then reflect, adjust, and try again.

Clarity comes from action. And Skillore is here to support you at every step.


 
 
 

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