Where I am headed? My Career Compass Reflection

My top three leisure interests are “the doers,” “the helpers,” and the “persuaders.” This perfectly lines up with my career interests because, as a software engineer, you must be a “doer,” preferring to work on systems and favoring more practical occupations. Being a doer also means being extremely persistent, a trait accurate for both a career in the medical field, as indicated by the “best fit occupations” survey, and my dream job as a software engineer. Persistence involves being consistent with your work, regardless of the challenges that arise on the job, making it an extremely important trait for a software engineer.

My second leisure interest, “The Helper,” also fits my career interest due to the fact that as a software engineer, you work with teams on certain projects that require much teamwork and communication. As a software engineer, you must be able to assist your teammates if they face any issues that can hinder their job performance. With the ability to help others, software engineers must communicate effectively with their teammates and coworkers in different teams, a trait that many current software engineers may not develop until later in their careers. I am glad that I am starting to develop this trait early on.

The third leisure interest is “The Persuaders,” which likely stems from my participation in the LEAD Scholar program at UCF, helping me possess the traits of a persuader. I love to work with others and help them when needed, enjoying being a positive influence on others, which are characteristics of being a leader. As a software engineer, one must possess leadership traits to meet deadlines and lead projects that their team is working on.

These descriptions might help me consider what branch of technology I want to be involved in, whether I want to be in the management aspect, the entrepreneurial aspect, or the cyber defense aspect of technology.