Career Exploration

My career code is R E I because these descriptions identify my personality the best. I feel realistic because I enjoy working with my hands, getting outside, and taking risks in what I do. I I also have characteristics of social or helpers because I want a career that values the welfare of others before my own. I think that time spent helping the people around you, is time that is meaningful and never lost. I also enjoy communication and human interaction which is important for developing personality and sense of self. It is difficult for me to talk to strangers but my experience at OSU has dramatically altered this fear. I can now enter an elevator with someone I don’t know, and try to make conversation (even though it’s terrible). I am investigative because I am constantly questioning the world around me and searching for new solutions to small and large problems. Another trait I have is enterprising because I am comfortable with taking risks and I like taking on a leadership position in projects, ROTC, and during conflict. I also love the feeling of getting something done and doing it to the best of my ability which is probably why I sometimes turn in assignments late. Some career options for me involve cooking, dishwashing, Food preparation, and landscaping. This is interesting because I have a passion for architecture and landscape. I pursued this interest in high school and took a class that had online components of architecture. However, I am not currently pursuing this interest because it would take me 5 years to graduate at Ohio State and I also really love EEDS. Another option from the code is bicycle repairer which is awesome because this what Esther did for awhile and it impacted her life in a positive way.
More specific occupations are commercial pilot, forest and conservation technician, agricultural engineer, Soil and Water Conservationist, and Environmental Restoration Planner. These options are great because they all interest me and I would love to do them for a career because I think I would be truly happy. I have only been in college for a few months, but during the summer I had a mentorship with Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District and I designed an Agroforestry Complex in my community’s Land Lab. I also worked to design renewable bags for the Newark Farmer’s Market and I fought to get a recycling system for my high school. I am not very interested in agriculture, but I do want to explore sustainable food systems. I think that all these careers can overlap with my interest in sustainability and in the military (Air Force) and I want to help change the world for the next generation. My current academic plans focus on international development in the EEDS major with a minor is Spanish and Environmental Science. I really like the path that I am on and I think that some of these careers can stem from this. I have also learned that your major does not dictate what you will do with your life and this is essential for me.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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