“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.”

“A solid career plan is important in that CHOOSING A RIGHT CAREER PATH can provide a road-map for your future.”

10th standard is an important point in the life of an Indian student. It is at this point that a student has to decide about his/her future. This is a question that pops up in front of many students- ‘which stream to select after 10th?’. Talking about streams after 10th, there are three main ones available- Science, Commerce and Arts. It is quite natural for students to get confused at this juncture. This article will guide you and help you select the right stream. Here, I’ve mentioned some tips and advice, using which, you will be able to find the stream that suits you the best!

You must be wondering about why the task of selecting a stream after 10th is such an important task. Yes, it is quite an important task. It is important because the stream that has been selected by a student, to an extent, will influence the professional course that he/she will pursue after completing 11th and 12th standards. And the professional course, in turn, will decide the career that he/she may build after graduation!

In recent years, commerce has become one stream that has become popular among students of grade 11. It’s challenging but is also quite scoring. So, if you have the knack for it, the sky is the limit. In today’s times, career options are no longer limited. You no longer are forced to choose from traditional vocations that were pursued by your parents and their parents before them.

Do you love numbers? Do you have a logical and an analytical bent of mind? Then, a career in commerce might just be the right choice for you as the sector grows at an unbelievably fast pace.

JOB PROSPECTS FOR COMMERCE STUDENTS

If you choose commerce, you also have the opportunity to choose an out-of-the-box career option, like one in travel and hospitality, depending on the path and degree you choose. Career options for commerce students are vast and you will always have interesting profiles to work at if you play to your strengths.

Here are some of the job profiles you can look at:

• Chartered Accountants
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Human Resource manager
• Certified Financial Planner
• Economist
• Venture capitalist
• Agriculture Economics
• Accounting
• Economics
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Stock Broking

Some important things to keep in mind while choosing a proper stream and to ensure that if you are going in the right direction

• Give Attention To Your Aptitude, Strengths And Personality
• Know And Understand The Streams Inside Out
• Make Use Of Educational Counselling
• Give Attention To Your Passion/Area Of Interest
• Check Career Prospects, Scope And Possibilities Related To A Stream