Many students answer "What kind of job do you want?" with "anything" or "software engineer."
It might seem counterintuitive, but this makes it harder for you to find a job that you love!
We’ve all had that moment before a group dinner when no one can decide what to eat. Someone says, “I’ll eat anything!” then someone else says “Whatever you want!” This attitude makes it even harder to make a choice!
Knowing which job title you’re seeking, where you want to work, or what impact area you are passionate about, is similar to choosing which cuisine you’d prefer to eat with your friends. The more detail you have on your specific wants and needs makes it easier to find the best jobs. At the end of the day, people are most successful when when they do what they like.
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