Kirstin:  It is never to early or late to consider this question.  After reading this article it is clear that we are all capable of creating an amazing career, no matter what our backgrounds are,  or making the decision to change careers/sectors.  What is important is our life experiences, and making sure that we make ourselves available to try new things.  For a student this could mean internships, voluntary work, work shadowing.  For someone already settled in a profession, why not consider a secondment with your current employer – widen your skills set and, who knows what opportunites are ahead of you.       http://www.careerealism.com/what-want-when-grow-up/    #Careerealism