How to choose a career area. ( I will expand on points in future postings )
1. Begin by determining what you like to do. So what are your interests now, what makes you sit up and take notice, which classes do you look forward to. Do you like science, people, animals, plants, technology, softwear, hardwear, travel, languages etc. Do you enjoy being indoors, outdoors, working alone, working in a team, leading etc
2. Identify the skills you use when you're doing the thing(s) you enjoy. Are you practical, theoretical, caring, good communicator, musical etc.
3. Think of career areas broadly. A career area of work is far more than a single job. ie caring for people, caring for animals, using numbers, manufacturing, crafts, arts, environment, medical, teaching etc
4. Learn as much as possible about the qualifications/ job role required. What are the entry routes, tasks and activities in job and progression points?
5. Find people who work in the field and meet and talk to them. Use Open days, friends, family, neighbours, job fairs etc.
6. Re-evaluate your choice of career according to your own perceptions and the information you have investigated.
7. Find and Do the training route or education route in the career of your choice.
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