How To Choose A Career After 10th & 12th

Let’s face it, board exams are a lot of pressure. But rest assured, faring badly in the exam is not the end of the world. There are a lot of courses in India that do not require you to ace them. All you need is the 50 per cent mark. These would be the courses that require you to pass an entrance exam. Think Mass Communication, B.Tech or even MBBS. If you’re not interested in courses like those, these days, there are a lot of out-of-the-box vocations that you can go for. Disc jockeying, photography, you name it, and there is a diploma to make a career out of your hobby. Just research and pick out the best colleges that offer the courses and apply. What to do after 12th is not the most difficult question to answer.

Your options are endless, even if you don’t fare so well in your board exams. It’s not hard to make a career if you know your areas of interest. Keep the following things in mind when trying to figure out what to do.

• Even if you do get good grades and still have little idea of what to do, fear not. In this case, it’s best if you join a good college and pursue a bachelor’s degree of your choice, and you have three to four years to mull over your options. In the meantime, try internships so that you get an idea about the kind of work you’d be interested in.
• Always choose your degree over a college brand. Ultimately, that will help you decide what you want to do in the long run. A college brand can only take you so far if you’re in the wrong field and don’t perform as well as you would have if you had chosen your favorite subject at the degree level.
• Don’t take a Gap Year. Dropping a year to study for entrances again might not be such a good idea. If you didn’t make it the first time, you’d think that studying all year long would help you make the cut. But that is easier said than done. Staying motivated the entire year and going over the same repetitive course is a challenge. It’s better to pursue a degree so that you have something to fall back on if you don’t make it in the entrances. That way, you won’t have wasted a year and you won’t have any regrets.

When it comes to choosing a career, your college or course, don’t choose what is most convenient. Choose what will intellectually stimulate you and motivate you to make a good career. In the meantime, you have the opportunity to join a host of extra-curricular activities. Who knows? You might find your passion in theatre or dance! College is a great way to find out what you really want to do with your life. Don’t waste it away!