Self-exploration is looking inside yourself and concentrating on your needs and your future without worrying about your mom's, dad's or friend's opinions. While you may want to seek their advice, ultimately career decisions are yours to make. After all, you know you better than anyone else, even your mom. Many people never consider whether their careers will meet their needs professionally and personally. Many focus on how much money they can earn in a particular industry or field.
Money can be important, but ultimately it's more important to be happy.
If you are unhappy with your career it will eventually affect your work, your commitment to your job and even your personal life. This commitment is what helps us achieve greatness. Getting Started To begin figuring out who you are and what you want in life, look at the courses you've taken. Next, consider your values, interests, skills and abilities. A few things to consider might be salary, geographic location, job autonomy, work hours and professional growth opportunities.