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| Guiding Students' to make fruitful career choices. |
The idea of a career choice is one I consider a collective responsibility, one which involves parents, teachers, church
/religious leaders and community elders.
Back were the days when socialising a child was a collective duty of all
in the society regardless of whether they were one’s biological child or not.
The child on his or her own wouldn’t
be able to make fruitful career choices because in their state of naivety, they are
bound to make unguarded choices or preferences not wary of the consequences or
future outcomes. I very much remember how during my childhood days, I made
various preferences with respect to what I wanted to become in future. From a
Pilot, Doctor, Soldier, Artist, Actor just name them.
And most of us have gone through this
phase. Today, I’m an Administrator and Public Relations expert far from all the
other professions and career ideas, I kept talking about back then. Again, parents and teachers
must play critical roles in identifying, mentoring and developing the
potentials of our young ones so they make fruitful career decisions.
There are several ways children and the youth are able to realise their calling and purpose as individuals. Through play,
availing oneself for leadership roles are some of the ways children can identify and
develop their calling and chosen career path. In the church, one can be a societal leader, a youth
leader or even be part of a society to enable one play active roles in the
group.
In the school, one can avail
themselves for extra curriculum activities designed to unearth and develop potential
such as drama troupes, intra-class and inter-sports competitions, indoor games
just to mention a few. Famously, class and school prefectural positions are
other ways one can identify their calling and career paths. I will also want to
add that, not necessarily taking up these roles and that sorts it all but the
depiction of certain leadership traits removes the veil on one’s calling or
career path.
To add, a display of sheer commitment,
zeal and passion in all these roles is key in the unveiling process. You don’t
expect to get results, when you do not put yourself into what you are doing. For me, I developed my interest in the
communications profession or career via the football fraternity. An ardent fan and
follower of the game I am and always is, enthused seeing sports analyst,
journalist and pundits sit to talk about the game in a most passionate and
interesting way. All that aroused my interest.
Naturally, I’m a born talkative and
developing interest in the field of communication was a great pair just like a
monkey, having found its cherished banana fruit and was one to be highly proud
of. By then, I was aged 14 just like many young ones now. This new
found passion and dream continued throughout my secondary education till I made
it to the Ghana Institute of Journalism, a specialised school in communication career training.
Even there, I realised I can be good
at the art of promoting goods and services as well as building and sustaining
organisational cum client relationship hence giving me another career option aside
just being a journalist but can go on and be a publicist and a public relations
professional.
This, the famous adage, “Killing two birds with a stone” will
perfectly fit. With my communication and talking finesse, I could go on and
become anything the art of communication could serve.
When it comes to choosing course
options for secondary school, I further reiterate or emphasise on the guidance
of parents as well as teachers in selecting these courses based on the strengths
and weaknesses of their young ones in whom lie the future of this nation. I make
reference to Parents and teachers because they know these young ones better
than anyone else.
I want to admonish that one should not look
and copy blindly what a friend is doing and also do same. Always know you are
unique from your friend or peers. Your strengths and weaknesses and your
friends or peers’ strengths and weaknesses are not the same. And so what he
might choose and can do, you might not be able to do. Rather, listen to your
parents and teachers and follow their directions or instructions because they
know you better and will make your life a meaningful one as far as your chosen career is concerned.
And finally, all students at all
levels should take their studies seriously because you cannot be what you want
to be if you are not educated and do not pass your exams well enough to
progress on the academic ladder. Kindly have that in mind. Remember, “Hard work is the key to Success” which
does not break any bones.
Let’s all come together as
stakeholders of our beloved society and make it a better place to be in.
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