Making My Map

Making a map would appear to be a simple task, right? We all did it when we were drawing treasure hunts in preschool – or trying to show a friend where something “super special secret” is hidden. But there isn’t a compass, or map, to direct me now as I begin my search for the right job. Thankfully, as of late employees have been negligent in attending work, causing employers to search for new, dedicated employees.

As a young student looking for work, these open positions give me the chance to practically pick whatever trade I want – it’s the perfect opportunity to hop into the job market and earn some money! However, the process of finding “the job” is difficult, especially one that fits bioengineering, artificial intelligence, or dog training, for more than 15 dollars and hour. To find my way to the right job, I must make my parents my cartographers, the legend my goals / what I want in my job, and the job the red “X” that marks the spot.

With that said, my cartographers haven’t been able to draw out my entire journey. Instead, they have drawn out small treks to certain websites that I need to visit, and small notes of advice, such as “know what you want to do, and do the research, then go get it!” As of now, this expedition has worked. I’ve been looking on my own, forming contacts and getting an idea of where, and with whom, I want to work with over the summer. Essentially, I am creating my own journey to “the job.”