There are countless exciting and fulfilling career paths out there beyond the world of engineering! To effectively guide you, it's helpful to understand your interests and skills. However, here are some broad categories of non-engineering careers to get you started:

1. Business and Management:

• Marketing (digital marketing, brand management, product marketing)

• Human Resources (talent acquisition, training & development, compensation & benefits)

• Operations (supply chain management, project management, logistics)

• Consulting (management consulting, strategy consulting, IT consulting)

 

2.  Creative and Design:

• Graphic Design

• User Experience (UX) Design

• Interior Design

• Fashion Design

• Product Design

• Content Creation (writing, editing, videography, photography)

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3. Healthcare and Life Sciences:

• Dentistry

• Nursing

• Healthcare Administration

• Medical Research

• Public Health

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4. Education and Social Services:

• ​Teaching (all levels)

• Social Work

• Counseling

• Psychology

• Therapy

• Childcare and Early Childhood Education

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5. Technology and Information Systems:

• Software Development

• Data Science and Analytics

• Cybersecurity

• IT Project Management

• Network Engineering

• Systems Administration

 

6. Arts and Entertainment:

• Music

• Film and Television

• Dance

• Writing

• Acting

• Visual Arts

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7. Sales and Marketing:

• Account Executives

• Sales Representatives

• Business Development

• Marketing Managers

• Product Managers

 

​8. Legal and Justice:

• Law (lawyers, judges, legal assistants)

• Law Enforcement (police officers, detectives)

• Corrections (prison guards, parole officers)

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9. Entrepreneurship and Startups:

• Founding your own business

• Working for a startup

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These are just a few examples, and there are many more possibilities out there. Remember, the best career path for you is one that aligns with your interests, skills, and values.

Here are some resources to help you explore further:

1. Career websites: O*NET OnLine, Monster, Indeed

2. Interest assessments: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventor

3. Educational websites: College Board, Khan Academy

4. Informational interviews: Talk to people in different career paths to learn more about their work