Careers

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Present Career, Career Interests,

And the Value of a College Education

October 4th, 2004
“To be or not to be: that is the question” (Shakespeare), is what Hamlet once said. Well, you probably ask yourself why I chose this reference. Of course, my response will be: that it seems to be that this question has been revised in so many ways throughout our life, from our very first moment in school (kindergarten, and for some of us, earlier). For instance, most children in elementary school hear this question as such: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Furthermore, it seems to be the major topic that we would most often write about in the beginning of each school year. Of course, a majority of our responses would probably be “to be a millionaire.” For those who have children in school, I ask you to hear their responses, especially in the beginning of the school year. Then you will know what I am talking about.
Now, as we shift into college mode, become adults, and enter into the workforce, the question has once again been revised. Instead of what we want to be when we “grow-up,” it’s about careers, and interests. What is our main goal in life? As a matter of fact, when it comes to careers, career interests, and the value of a college education, we must be able to think outside of the box. Therefore, we must evaluate our interests, and know our abilities to the job we wish to pursue. We must also have an understanding of the values, or skills we are able to offer to our current or future careers. That is why the value of a college education is equally as important-so that we can offer those unique skills to the business/professional world. Or we can be valuable assets to a perspective company. Now, as I remain in my current position within the field of accounting, I continue to get an education in hopes for a better future. However, for me to achieve in my career interests of being self-emplo...