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What career options do I have after 12th class, if my majors are commerce and psychology?

If you are interested in commerce and psychology, the best option would be economics. Economics is a fascinating career at the intersection of commerce and psychology (consumer behaviour).

There are many sub-areas within economics where you can specialise, such as:

1. Developmental Economics

2. Micro-Economics

3. Environmental Economics

4. Agricultural Economics

5. Behavioural Economics

However, at the crux is the ability to incentivise people to respond in an appropriate manner to drive social upliftment or profits or conservation.

Is it professional to ask about salary in the first phone call/interview?

It is common to ask if the recruiter/hiring manager can share more information about the salary range for the position. When you ask this question in a first phone call/interview, we recommend to keep it casual, for example by explaining that you are flexible in your salary requirements because you understand that an offer is based on multiple factors.

How do I successfully negotiate my salary? Can you explain how this works step by step?

To prepare for a negotiation, it is important that you have all the information you need to make a decision on the offer. Therefore, we recommend drafting a list of questions/topics you want to inform about when receiving the offer. During the negotiation you have to come up with convincing arguments and a detailed counter proposal.

How do I find out what I am truly passionate about in my career? Where do I start?

Trust your intuition and keep track of all those moments that bring you positive energy. By mapping out your key moments in a timeline, you are able to gain more clarity on your true passion.

I don’t see a future within my current job. How do I take a new step in my career?

Invest time in writing your story and your future ambitions. LinkedIn can be a great source of inspiration and finding people with a similar role. How did they progress in their career? Consult a career coach, who can help you in this process, guiding you in defining the next steps in your career.

How do I land a promotion?

In general, showing you are capable of handling more responsibilities during your current job will help you build a case for your promotion. List down your achievements: Which impact did you make? Did you set up projects? What were the results? Did you bring in more revenue, saved costs or improved processes?

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