The expert gave advice to undecided teenagers about their future profession
The lack of a clear understanding of a teenager's future profession is not a problem, but a normal stage of growing up, said Ekaterina Bolotova, coordinator of the career guidance festival "Day of Choice" from MAXIMUM Education. She told Izvestia on February 28 what to do in this case and how to help the child make a decision.
"Adults often try to impose their own vision of the child's future, they may insist on choosing a "serious" profession that is at odds with the interests of the student. However, the world has changed, and professions are being transformed faster than we realize. What seemed like a frivolous hobby yesterday can bring stable income today," the expert emphasized.
As an example, she cited a situation where a teenager can spend hours editing videos for social networks, and then become a sought-after video editor, advertising director or blogger. According to her, the task of parents is not to stifle the child's interest in what he likes, but rather to help them see the connection between hobbies and real professional opportunities.
"It should be borne in mind that teenagers follow the example set by their parents. If every morning, over a cup of coffee, adults sigh and complain about the need to go to work, the child develops confidence that work is an unpleasant duty from which he wants to escape," Bolotova drew attention.
The expert explained that a teenager understands the value of work better when he sees that it brings pleasure and development, rather than hearing abstract instructions. In her opinion, a personal example is much more effective: conversations about tasks, successes, and emotions that work evokes form a positive image of the profession in the student.
"One of the most useful tools in a situation where a teenager really does not know what he wants to do is to take a career guidance test with him and discuss the results. Imagine what heights he can achieve in each of the professions, ask what inspired the teenager and what he remained indifferent to," Bolotova advised.
She also clarified that a good way to develop interest is also to visit educational exhibitions, where universities and colleges talk about their areas of study and further career paths. In addition, you can enroll a teenager in special courses to prepare for a future profession, offer to participate in volunteer projects, and find internship opportunities in areas that interest him at least a little.
"Many professions look very different if you look at them from the inside and can both attract and repel. It is necessary to support the child in his search, and not to impose ready-made solutions. It is important to remind you that choosing a profession is not a verdict, but a flexible path that can always be changed and directed in the right direction," Bolotova concluded.
Earlier, on February 11, Alexander Khvostov, Director of Relations with the educational community of the Admission Navigator exhibition, told Izvestia that when choosing an educational path it is important to consider the dreams and goals of the child. If he wants to master an applied specialty, then a reasonable decision would be to go to college. However, for those who aspire to a scientific career, higher education becomes a mandatory stage.
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