We asked this question one of the founders of Punkt B - Veronica Vinokurova!
Choosing a profession when there are no interests is not a problem.
Many people face difficulties in choosing a profession due to a lack of clear interests. But it's not a sentence! In fact, the lack of clearly expressed interests in choosing a profession is sometimes even an advantage. Choosing a career is not just about what I want to do. Other criteria are also important:
→ Demand and prospects of different areas
If interests have not yet been found, a wide range of relevant specialties allows you to try yourself in different promising areas where bright projects are implemented and good working conditions are offered. In these areas, life is boiling, which is very interesting.
→ Needs that are important to “close” in work
Working in a team or alone? Have a flexible schedule or work on a schedule? Remotely or in the office? With good leadership or on your own? Part-time or fixed-wage? Understanding your job needs is just as important as being interested in a particular field.
Values and wishes for the future life in general
When choosing a profession, it is also important to think about your values and your lifestyle. For example, how much you want to spend time with your family, what other activities it is important for you to leave time, how and what relationships it is important for you to build with other people, how important it is for you to devote time to social projects, etc.
→ Income level
For many people, a “good salary” is just as important a motivator as the opportunity to do something interesting. But its absence, alas, can lead to the extinction of even the strongest interest.
Strengths and skills
Sociability, the ability to learn, attention to detail, the ability to learn, developed critical thinking, emotional intelligence - any skill can give a clue "what to do."
And most importantly! Often the absence of interests is simply the inability to see them. Education or school subjects are not the only source of interest. Pay attention to hobbies, hobbies, leisure. Even the simplest hobbies can suggest a direction for a future profession.
Choosing a profession is a process that requires time and self-knowledge. But this is always a “solvable task.” Remember that! 🙂