text: seious answer for my career? not a doctor i am very smart not creative visit your local career services center (often at local colleges) and meet with a guidance counselor there.  or if you're still in high school or college, visit the guidance counselor there.  you can also visit websites like www.livecareer.com or take a career interest profiler to help you find some possible directions to take in your career search.  be sure to work on your resume and cover letter.  also, remember that it takes time to find the right career, and that you most likely will change your career several times in your life.  feel free to take some risks and chances in your search, but also talk with others that are working in the fields you are interested in.  you can learn a lot from job shadowing and also internships!    make sure to break down your goals.    determine your long term goals.  what one job would you like to have five, ten years from now? if that job is not available, what are two other comparable jobs you would like to have in five years?  as for short-term: bearing in mind that job you would most prefer to have in five years, what are the three intermediate level jobs you should pursue?  also, know your three greatest strengths and weaknesses; what work-related activities you enjoy most and least.  for more information, contact your local career services center and they should have mroe resources and contacts available for you!  best wishes on your career/job search!