It’s late August, so many of you are heading back to college or high school. Perhaps you have already decided on a future career, and if you’re in college, selected a major based on that choice. Or if you are thinking about a career in the trades, you are considering an apprenticeship. However, is it the right choice for you? Let’s explore why I ask.
Sometimes, a certain career can be very appealing. Maybe it appears exciting, glamorous, or pays exceptionally well. Perhaps it is something that has interested you for years or is related to a favorite hobby. Many such reasons can attract a person to a particular career. The natural next steps are to choose a college, declare a major, and select coursework leading to a degree in that field, or, if the career is in a trade, apply for an apprenticeship. Although correct, these typical steps can be expensive and consume considerable time from your life, utilizing valuable resources you don’t want to waste, especially if you later decide the career choice was not right for you!
Think about this. How many times has something “looked good on paper” but ended up being not so good? Did you ever hear about a product that sounded awesome online or in a TV advertisement, but later, you were less than impressed when you had it in your hand? The same thing can happen with a career. Consider two options to help you decide if you are making the right choice.
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It is no surprise that “STAR” job interviews is one of my most popular podcasts. During a job interview, when the interviewer asks a question that begins with a phrase something like, “Tell me about a time when…,” that is a “behavioral” question. Whether an interview is in-person or online, interviewees often find behavioral-type questions among the most intimidating and challenging. An effective way to answer such questions is using the STAR method. 
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