The video discusses the stress of choosing the perfect career and offers advice on how to approach the decision. The importance of having a growth mindset, being open to learning, and crafting a career through pivots and opportunities is emphasized. The speaker also recommends using the STEM learning platform Brilliant.org.
1. Lily is about to graduate from college with a computer science degree.
2. She applied to over 200 jobs and received two offers, one as a software engineer and the other as a data scientist.
3. Lily is having a hard time deciding which job to choose because she has a difficult time committing to one career path.
4. The probability of choosing the right career is small and only 27% of college graduates have a job in their major.
5. A growth mindset is important in having a successful career, as it allows individuals to adapt, learn, and improve.
6. Brilliant.org is a learning platform that specializes in interactive, hands-on STEM learning.
7. Individuals should choose a career that allows them to learn the most and open themselves up to new opportunities.
8. It's okay to change careers and many successful people have pivoted multiple times in their careers.