Career Guidance After 10th,
One of the most difficult tasks after passing the 10th standard is to decide whether to choose science, commerce, arts, or humanity stream. Don’t worry you are not alone we all once in our life have gone through this difficult phase.
Here is the guide that will help you to choose your career path wisely, If you still find it difficult to decide you must ask advice from a career counselor.
Who are career counselors?
Career counselors are specially trained person who advises and guide students to take their career choices. They may take some tests and after assessment of these tests, they will suggest which career path is suitable for students.
Common Mistake Made by Students
Here the following common mistake that students do while choosing their career path after 10th standard.
1. Peer Pressure
Most of the time parents try to pressurize their wards to choose the career paths as they decide. If a student XYZ wishes to pursue a career in the art stream, so instead of encouraging their ward, parents may force their ward to pursue in the science stream or commerce.
Indian people think that pursing a career only in science and commerce will land you a good job. But that’s totally baseless, I can list thousands of people who choose arts as their career and are earning in 7 figures.
2. Following your Friends
This mistake is done by most of the students. Suppose your best friend decided to take the commerce stream after 10th, and without self-analysis, you also decided to follow your friend.
Then this is the worst mistake you will be making, following what your friend does, will not make your career, but following your passion will. if you have a passion for science and at present, you are doing commerce then you will be no less than Farhan of 3 idiots.
And our world-famous Ranchodas Chanchad has said, “If Follow your Passion then Excellence will Follow you”.
So please choose your passion as career.
Career Guidance After 10th|What Next after 10th?
From the above diagram, it is clear that after 10th there are basically four streams namely- Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
Now the question is how to decide, which stream is best suited for me? Don’t worry we will be doing self-analysis and we will come to the conclusion.
For this, we will Perform one activity where I will tell you the advantages of the various streams and will throw some questions, And you have to ask these questions to yourself and try to figure out answers to it.
Who Should Take Science?
If you love Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and have desire to become Engineer, Doctor, Professor in Science(B.Sc), etc. And if are fond of technology and want to contributes in its development then go for science.
Here is the activity, Ask this Following Question to Yourself.
- Do I seriously like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology?
- Among all these three which subjects is my favorite subject?
- Do I like maths?
- Whether Technology excites me or curing people?
- Am I ready for tough work?
- Am I ready to take the pressure of Exams like JEE Mains or NEET?
There is no doubt, if you will take science You need to study hard for 2 years.
- If you want to make a career in the engineering field then you can take (PCM)- Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
- Suppose if you want to make a career in medical and at the same time try for engineering also, then you can take (PCM-B), but if you don’t like Maths and want to make a career only in medical then you can drop Maths and can simply go with PCB.
- If you take science then career options will not be limited to Engineering or Medical you will have seas of opportunities, You can explore any stream, Means after 12th you can change your stream to commerce also.
- And if you are still unclear about anything, you can simply take plain science
Who should Take Commerce?
If you love playing with numbers and you are fond of subjects like economics, accounts and if you want to do business(family or start your own startup) then you can think about commerce.
There are the myths that commerce doesn’t guarantee a prominent career. Well, this is totally false. An MBA graduate or CA is earning far more than Engineers can. well, this topic is again debatable.
Now Here is the activity, Ask following Questions to Yourself.
- Do I seriously Like Subjects like accounts, economics, business law?
- Among all these subjects which subject is my favorite?
- Am I ready to play with Numbers?
- I like economics?
Career Options in Commerce Stream
- You can try for Chartered Accountant, CFA, CS, etc.
- Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA), Bachelors of Commerce (B.com) are options too.
- You can become an accountant in a private firm.
- There are various career opportunities if you choose commerce.
Who Should Choose Arts and Humanities
If you are an art lover and you wanted to become an artist, fashion designer, or want to explore a career in mass communication or journalism, etc then you can think about art stream.
Humanities will help you attain a career in sociology, history, psychology, political science, etc.
If you still find it difficult to decide then, which stream should I choose then please consult a career counselor.
Below is the Pictorial Diagram for career paths.
Career Guidance After 10th:
After 10th What Next?
After passing 10th there are 5 options available to you.
- Intermediate(2 years).
- i.e 11th and 12th any of the streams.
- Polytechnic (3 years).
- ITI
- Paramedical
- Short Term courses
1. Intermediate (2 years)
When you take 11th and 12th in Arts, Commerce, Humanities, or Science it is called intermediate.
2. Polytechnic(3 years)
If are clear that you want to do only engineering then polytechnic will serve this purpose to you.
Polytechnic is a diploma course in engineering fields like Computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, etc.
After completing polytechnic(3 years) you can take direct second year admission in Engineering colleges.
Suppose after 10th I took polytechnic in Computer engineering, Now Suppose I have completed my 3-year course, either I can search for a job or I can apply to an engineering college for a bachelors degree. If I apply for engineering I will get direct admission in 2nd year.
3. ITI (2 years)
Industrial Training Institute course(ITI) help you to become electrician, fitter, Plumber, Fireman, etc.
4. Paramedical.
After 10th you can explore courses in paramedical, you can do paramedics course like DMLT(diploma in medical laboratory technology). There are various courses in this field and these courses are in demandto.
5. Short Terms courses.
You can opt short terms courses like tally, graphics designing, DTP, Animation, etc after completing 10th.