{"id":4,"date":"2016-06-18T12:41:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-18T07:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=4"},"modified":"2021-05-28T17:51:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T12:21:40","slug":"the-great-indian-career-confusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/the-great-indian-career-confusion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Indian Career Confusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Career selection can be a very nerve wrecking &amp; time consuming exercise. Few get it in the first go, but thousands and lakhs struggle through their formative years with trial and error. For many of them it\u2019s a never ending exercise &amp; enlightenment may come only in the garb of regret and hurt which can last a lifetime.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/52.40.234.42\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22.jpg\" alt=\"Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22\" width=\"1267\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22.jpg 1267w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22-1024x418.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22-770x314.jpg 770w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131342\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-22-48x20.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1267px) 100vw, 1267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with countless young minds staggering under the weight of career expectations both from self, and others. Pressure from parents, peers, teachers, educational system, and society can make the most strong &amp; healthy mind run for cover.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/communication-parents-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Things You Need To Know To Communicate Better With Your Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But why so much of stress and agony over the career decision making process? Is it such a life altering or threatening decision that can ruin or scar us forever?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106\" src=\"http:\/\/52.40.234.42\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23.jpg\" alt=\"Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23\" width=\"1267\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23.jpg 1267w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23-1024x418.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23-770x314.jpg 770w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131343\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-23-48x20.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1267px) 100vw, 1267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The answer could be, that we take our careers very seriously as is the case with faith &amp; marriage. Therefore we want to get it right &amp; want it to last our entire living life. And a stable and well paying career is usually seen as a mark of respect and societal acceptance and a passport to good life.<\/p>\n<p>A great career can play a big role in perception building of an individual, and all our future associations and relationships will be governed by the career we choose. And the biggest challenge today, lies in finding the formula for the perfect career selection\/fitment, and many companies &amp; counselors have tried to find a method or a workable solution that fits all.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/6-things-not-to-do-while-making-career-decisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 Things Not To Do While Making Career Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have always wondered about the 100 million students who may need a reliable &amp; credible system to help them make the right career choice, and further access to domain experts\/ career coaches in order to fulfill their career aspirations &amp; ambitions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107\" src=\"http:\/\/52.40.234.42\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24.jpg\" alt=\"Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24\" width=\"1267\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24.jpg 1267w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24-1024x418.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24-770x314.jpg 770w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/06131345\/Mindler-Blog-Designs-2-24-48x20.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1267px) 100vw, 1267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are we sitting on a breakthrough? Do I have a solution in mind?<\/p>\n<p><strong>MINDLER<\/strong> holds the key to this very important aspect of our lives, and will radically change the way we approach career decision making in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/why-career-assessments\/\">Career Assessments: The Scientific Approach To Making Career Decisions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Have anything to add to this post? Share with us in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career selection can be a very nerve wrecking &amp; time consuming exercise. Few get it in the first go, but thousands and lakhs struggle through their formative years with trial and error. 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