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The Career Conversation That Doesn't Start with "What Do You Want to Be?"

The Career Conversation That Doesn't Start with "What Do You Want to Be?"by: Nicole SmithPublished on: 05/03/2026

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" paralyzes teens. Here are five questions that actually open the career conversation — no pressure, no quiz, no right answer.

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The Career Conversation That Doesn't Start with "What Do You Want to Be?"