New Career Myths & Facts
As new career myths & facts evolve, the myths regarding careers also are re-generated. So, today, let’s explore some myths prevailing and the facts around it.
- 1. Chef means my kid would work as waiter
- a. A chef‘s is expected to be in the kitchen and focused on cooking and innovating recipes.
- 2. My kid is good at argument/ no one win in arguments with my kid so career Law would be best suitable option
- a. In fact, what one requires is the understanding and interpretation of law and patience and reasoning ability to help out clients.
- 3. Only Management career yield to good salary packages.
- a. Salary packages depend on the skills and talent of an individual and it is not confined to any specific field as there are many fields that offer salaries more that Management. In management field also, it’s not just the degree only, but the individual’s capabilities that reap the rewards.
- 4. Teaching has no scope at all, its one profession chosen due to lack of opportunities.
- a. This may have been the case, but now more and more youngsters are taking up this profession by choice. One more aspect we need to know, that teaching is not limited to only schools, now there are many professional and vocational courses also which require professionals to teach.
- 5. Arts stream meant for girls only.
- a. The number of girls taking up arts and humanities has always exceeded the boys, but by no means, it is just for girls. The broader and promising career options that open after graduating in this field is definitely attracting more number of boys to this field.
- 6. I love helping people so I am planning to consider social work as career option
- a. Helping people is one of the aims of this career; but not limited to it. There are various ways in which one can help directly or indirectly – by innovating a technology to reduce problems or assisting in day-to-day activities or even offering support to people who are directly involved in work related to supporting others.
- 7. Traveling is fun so I should consider travel and tourism as a career option
- a. Unless you plan to become a travel escort / guide, most travel related jobs are back-end jobs. Even as a travel guide, you will be responsible for the passengers and ensuring that their trip is safe and is completed as per schedule. There are many job profiles in many sectors [other than travel & tourism] that involve travelling but its not necessarily about sight-seeing. You may get time off during travel to explore the place that you visit and that if it’s a different place every time.
- 8. Handling computer effectively ensures that one can become a successful computer or IT engineering professional.
- a. Handling a computer doesn’t make anyone eligible to become a computer professional. Becoming a computer professional requires a different skill set like analysis, logic, readiness to upgrade continuously, problem solving and so on.
- 9. I can give good solution to my friends who are in trouble so I can become very good counsellor
- a. Counselor requires not only understanding of people but also objectivity, solution orientation, communication skills, emotional stability, and unbiased attitude.
- 10. I am good looking / smart so I wish to become an actress or model.
- a. Working in front of the camera requires more than just good looks. Good understanding of emotions, scenes, and acting techniques, strong memory [to memorize lines], camera presence and friendliness and discipline and emotional resilience to survive stiff competition.
Frequently Asked Questions For Career Myths & Facts
Q1: What are career myths and why should I be aware of them?
Career myths are false beliefs or misconceptions about various aspects of careers and professional life. Being aware of these myths can help you make more informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.
Q2: How do career myths influence our decisions?
Career myths can lead to unrealistic expectations, poor career choices, and missed opportunities. They might discourage you from pursuing certain paths or make you overlook viable options.
Q3: What’s the difference between a career myth and a career fact?
A career myth is a false belief, while a career fact is a verifiable and accurate piece of information about the working world, industries, job roles, or career paths.
Q4: Are all high-paying jobs the best career choice?
Not necessarily. While high-paying jobs can offer financial security, job satisfaction, work-life balance, growth opportunities, and alignment with your skills and interests are also important considerations.
Q5: Is job satisfaction solely determined by salary?
No, job satisfaction is influenced by various factors such as work environment, job responsibilities, company culture, colleagues, and the feeling of making a meaningful contribution.
Q6: Do I need to follow a linear career path?
No, careers are becoming more fluid and non-linear. You can explore diverse roles, industries, or even start your own venture if your interests and goals evolve.
Q7: Is networking only necessary when job hunting?
Networking is valuable at all career stages, not just when job hunting. It helps you build professional relationships, gather insights, and learn about industry trends.
Q8: Are soft skills less important than technical skills?
Soft skills like communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving are equally crucial as technical skills. They often differentiate top performers and contribute to career success.
Q9: Is a college degree the only path to a successful career?
While a degree can open doors, alternative paths like vocational training, certifications, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship can also lead to successful careers.
Q10: Should I stick to one career for life?
Not necessarily. Many professionals switch careers multiple times due to changing interests, skill development, and evolving industries. Lifelong learning and adaptability are key.
Q11: Are certain industries recession-proof?
While some industries may be more resilient during economic downturns, no industry is entirely recession-proof. Factors like technology and market trends can influence stability.
Q12: Is job-hopping detrimental to my career?
Job-hopping can be beneficial if it aligns with your career goals and involves gaining valuable skills and experiences. Frequent changes without purpose, however, might raise concerns.
Q13: Do I have to choose between passion and practicality in my career?
Strive to find a balance between your passions and practical considerations. Many successful careers combine both, leading to job satisfaction and financial stability.
Q14: Is career success solely based on individual effort?
While individual effort is important, factors like mentorship, networking, timing, and external opportunities also play a role in career success.
Q15: Can I transition to a different field mid-career?
Yes, with proper planning, skill development, and networking, transitioning to a different field mid-career is possible. Transferable skills and a growth mindset are essential.
Q16: Is failure a setback or a stepping stone in a career?
Failure can serve as a valuable learning experience, teaching resilience and providing insights that contribute to personal and professional growth.
Navigating the world of careers requires accurate information and an open mind. By dispelling career myths and embracing the facts, you can make more informed decisions and shape a career that aligns with your aspirations and potential.
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Cancellation of Exams but Not Education
Cancellation of Exams but Not Education – Postpone The Exams – Finally, one of the board makes the wishes of many students.,. in fact many generations’ ….
Explore Study Abroad Options After Exam Cancellation
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Career Decision Parameters
Career Decision Parameters – Training and Education – Usually April – May are the months where the student life takes a break from regular academics, studies …
Womens Day… Everyday!!!
Womens Day – 8th March – a day celebrating women and all things associated with her and in the past few years has gained a lot of hype and commercial importance…
Celebrating 200 Episodes – Growth Centre, a Journey of 20 Years…
Celebrating 200 Episodes Growth Centre, a Journey of 20 years – Career Exhibitions – Started with just a simple dream To help students choose the right…
Digital Health During Covid Times
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How to Make the Best of Covid Times
How to Make the Best of Covid Times – Coronavirus (COVID-19) parenting tips – In this episode, Ms.Suchitra Surve talks on How To Make The Best Use of COVID…
Tips on Parenting During Lockdown
Tips on Parenting During Lockdown – Get Instruction – With the lockdown, the entire school and the education system have come at home. Isn’t it a fantastic …
Career In NGO Management
Career In NGO Management-Charity is virtuous, charity begins at home, and Charity is one of the most important things that you can do, that is what we all…
Career in Nautical Science
Career in Nautical Science: Have you ever wondered how do the ships go from one place to the other, from one port to the other? When there are no signs…
Do’s and Don’ts While Working From Home
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Study Abroad in Sweden
Study Abroad in Sweden – In this episode Ms.Suchitra Surve talks on Sweden as a destination for studying abroad. Sweden is one of the largest country in Northern Europe, the third-largest country in the European Union and the fifth largest country in Europe by area. The..
Career in Journalism
Ms. Swati Salunkhe in this episode speaks on Career in Journalism. “Pen is mightier than Sword” this sentence we have been grown up with and we know …
Study Abroad in Norway
In this episode Ms. Suchitra Surve talks Study Abroad in Norway. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords…
Career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management-Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a management of the flow of goods and services from supplier to…
Career as a Special Educator
Career as a Special Educator-Students who have learning difficulties or speech disorder or some impairment- physical or mental, do you ever feel like teaching them….
Career in Law
Career in Law – Detailed Guide To Start Career – Ms. Suchitra Surve in this episode talks on career which is been long standing and which requires a lot of …
Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science – Frontiers In Veterinary Science Veterinary Science – When considering a career, there are many options. You can work with people…
Career in Oceanography
Career in Oceanography – In this episode, Ms. Swati Salunkhe speaks about a career in oceanography. Water, a part and parcel of human life, the entire world …
Career As a Fitness Trainer
Career as a Fitness Trainer-Everybody is looking forward to having great health and a healthy body, but the way at times is unknown. Ms. Suchitra Surve in this episode speaks on Fitness Trainer as a career. The role of the fitness trainer we’ve seen today has increased …
Career In Fashion Designing
Career In Fashion Designing – Fashion Designer – Sketch – A career in fashion designing is for someone who loves to study fashion, sketch designs and develop…
Career in Biomedical Engineering
Career in Biomedical Engineering-In this episode, Ms. Swati Salunkhe talks about the field of Biomedical Engineering. If you like to be at the forefront…
Denmark as a Destination for Studying Abroad
In this episode Ms. Suchitra Surve talks on Denmark as a destination for studying abroad. Denmark is a Nordic country in the northern Europe. It consists of the largest island of Zealand, Funen and Lolland-Falster and 429 other named islands between the North Sea
Career In Archaeology
Career in Archaeology – Know About All Cources – Ms. Nidhi Mishra in this episode speaks on career in Archaeology. Every culture and civilization have its own history. This history is often not clearly known to their people. Archaeologist study about this and this the field. Archaeologists manly ..
Career in Bioinformatics
Career in Bioinformatics – Clinical Pharmacologist – We all have been in a situation where we are trying to talk to somebody but we are unable to interact or…
Effective Conversation Skills
Effective Conversation Skills – Essential Skill – We all have been in a situation where we are trying to talk to somebody but we are unable to interact….
Instead of Looking Down at Lockdown Look Beyond!
Instead of Looking Down at Lockdown – Look Beyond Pandamic – While our routine hectic life was on, we all were complaining of lack of leisure time, quality…
Career & Stress
Career & Stress – Reduce Stress – Stress At Work, Education… – Recently there was news that a young guy of 30 yrs died of heart attack. “Heart attack at …
Generation Gap
Generation Gap – For Student and Children – Cultural Generation Gap – Every generation will have to feel for itself that the stove is hot.” This is the….
Managing Conflict – Part 1
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Managing Conflict – Part 2
Managing Conflict Part 2 – Analyse the Conflict – Accept Conflict – Managing Conflict can actually be exciting and rewarding. It can be a chance to get to…
Failing Failure
Failing Failure – Failure”, “Flop”, “Loser”…. These words, used almost interchangeably, automatically spring a picture into the mind of a person who is …
Ireland as a Destination for Studying Abroad
Ireland as a Destination for Studying Abroad – For Education – In this episode, Ms. Suchitra Surve talks about Ireland as a destination for studying abroad…
Kuch Karona
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Career in Actuarial Science
Career in Actuarial Science – Get Career Guidance in Actuarial Science – Uncertainty is part and parcel of Human Life, none of us know what is in the future for us…
Going to 11th
Going to 11th – Class 11 Admission – Prepare Yourself for 11th – The students who appeared and are waiting for the 10th std exams to get over, this is tough…
Career in Nursing
Career in Nursing – Career opportunity in Nursing – Nursing Careers – When we think about hospitals generally the first person who comes to our mind are doctors but along with doctors there are other professionals who also work for the betterment of patients but most of the time, they are …
Corona Break – Fear or Learn
Corona Break – Fear or Learn – Fear of COVID-19 – Coronavirus fear – No school, no malls, and work from home can be a recipe for a very overwhelming home…
Finland as a Destination for Studying Abroad
Finland as a Destination for Studying Abroad – Study Destination – In this episode, Ms. Suchitra Surve talks about Finland as a destination for studying….
What Students Want?
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Parenting – Social Skills – Part 2
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Parenting Social Skills – Part 1
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Career as a Nutritionist & Dietitian
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Technical Careers in Media
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Career in Allopathy
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Adjusting to New Environment While Studying Abroad
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Social Skills
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Career in Environmental Science
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Banking as a Career
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Studying Civil Engineering Abroad
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Career in Mechanical Engineering
Career in Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering Degree – A number of times when asked, what you are going to be? to students, the immediate answer…
Career in Teaching
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Career in Electrical Engineering
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Career in Interior Designing
Career in Interior Designing – Interior Designing as career – Land prices are soaring day by day, Not just because of increase in land value but because…
Emotions & Ethics in Education
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Career in Audiology and Speech Therapy
Career in Audiology and Speech Therapy – Language Pathologists and Audiologists – In this episode Ms. Swati Salunke speaks about career in Audiology and …
Career in Civil Engineering
Career in Civil Engineering – Specialisation in Civil Engineering – In this episode, Ms. Mugdha Shetye talks about Civil Engineering. If you have a fascination for various monuments, large structures, bridges, airports, dams, etc. Ever have thoughts about building or constructing something …
Managing Stress While Studying Abroad
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Celebration Time
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Employability Skills
Employability Skills – Ms. Suchitra Surve, in this episode, speaks on a common problem heard from students, individuals, working professionals, educational….
Career in Economics
Career in Economics – Career Scope in Economics In India – Ms. Suchitra Surve in this episode speaks about the field Economics. Economics is looked at as….
Career in Merchant Navy
Career in Merchant Navy – Nautical Division, Engine Division and Services Division – Ms. Suchitra Surve talks about the field Merchant Navy. Typically….
Career in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Career in Astronomy and Astrophysics – Career Paths for Astronomy Students – Mrs. Swati Salunkhe in this episode speaks about the field Astronomy and Astrophysics…..
Effective College Application Essay for Studying Abroad
Effective College Application Essay for Studying Abroad – College Admission Essay Samples as an international student- All those students who have planned to…
Career in Social Work
Career in Social Work – Ms. Nidhi Mishra talks about the field Social Work. A lot of people visualize of a person wearing a simple cotton clothes and…
How to Enhance Your Resume for Studying Abroad
How to Enhance Your Resume for Studying Abroad – Include Your Resume about Study Abroad Experience – Ms. Suchitra Surve shares information on how one can….
Career in Textile Designing
Career in Textile Designing – Career Guidance for Textile Designer in Mumbai – In this episode, Ms. Nidhi Mishra speaks about textile designing. Have you ever looked around at the various colorful fabrics in clothing stores? Have you ever wondered who decides whether cloth will be made of …
Career in Agriculture
Career in Agriculture – Career Guidance for Agriculture in Mubai – Mrs. Swati Salunkhe speaks on age-old topic Agriculture which has existed right from the…