When your teen is in high school, it’s highly likely that they’re going to be thinking a lot about their future. From college to their career choice, there’s a lot for them to think about when they are in their teenage years.
And it can definitely be overwhelming for them. So it’s a good idea for you to try and help guide them in a good direction. Not only might you want to motivate them and try to keep them on track, but it’s great to be able to guide them and help them work out what they want to do.
Because they’re young, it’s hard to know what you want to do for the rest of your life when you’re only a teen. So, let’s take a look at what you can do to help them.
Find out their interests
To start with, you can sit down and talk to them. Start a conversation about what they might like to do, what they’re interested in, and how they want to spend their future. Because sometimes, the kind of life you want to live and how you fill your time can be indicative of a certain career choice.
Go To Careers Fairs
From here, you’ve also got the option of exploring different career fairs with them. Sure, if they have one at school that you’re not able to go to, then this is on them. But, if there’s anything else being held locally, you can certainly ensure that they explore all of their options here.
Make sure that they ask questions and really look to get information on anything that they might be interested in.
Consider Their Passions
Also think about what they love to do, what they’re passionate about, and what they’re good at.
Sometimes, it’s really easy to see what kind of career will be a good fit. And sometimes, you just need to take their interests and see what career choices might relate to them.
Look At Different Courses
Another option is to take a look at some of the different professionals and great courses that are offered. You can look into a wealth of fields and even specialist areas, such as CPT-1 certification, that might be an interest to them. If they know that they want to do something different and unique, this could be a good idea to find out what.
Ask The Experts
But then also, if you want to be creative with this - and you want to ensure that they have consider a wealth of options, encourage them to connect with professionals.
Sometimes, interning or meeting with those in the roles already can be a great thing. If your teen can ask questions or get a glimpse of what’s going on, it can be good for them. It can help them to narrow down potential options and get a feel for what the perfect career choice could be.
Hey there! My name is Rachael and I have been a private tutor for over 10 years. I earned my undergraduate degree in 2 and a half years and earned my graduate degree by age 22. I have tutored dozens of high school students, college students, and graduate students. I offer support, encouragement, and resources to help parents learn how to best help their teen or child that is struggling in school.
