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    Choosing a career

    Think about yourself


    One of the key aspects of choosing the best career is by thinking about yourself. Many
    people in your life can tell you what you should do, or what they think you’d be good at, but
    the only person who truly knows which career is best, is yourself.
    Start by thinking about your passions and what you’re interested in. If you have a love for
    writing, a career in construction, for example, may not be the best fit. Instead, you’d look at
    more creative fields such as journalism, copywriting or even creative writing. Knowing and
    discovering what you enjoy and feel passionate about will give you a strong start to
    discovering a career path for you.

    Use Your skills


    When you’ve discovered what you like and dislike, getting your skills involved is the next
    step. Do you have any current qualifications that might help you on your new career path?
    Do you have any work experience in that field? Any little bit helps when changing or
    choosing careers, so think hard about any skills, qualifications or experiences you’ve had
    that might help you. For example, if you want to be a veterinary nurse and have owned
    several pets, this could help you to gain some much needed experience in the field to help
    get your foot in the door.

    Figure out your plan


    Often when changing careers, there may be some steps involved in landing your dream job.
    Depending on the career you wish to choose, you may need to be suitably qualified before
    anyone will hire you. Start by looking at available job postings online or in your local
    newspaper for the job you hope to get. These posts will usually describe what qualifications
    are required or desired by the employer. Once you’ve completed some research into what’s
    required for you to get the job, you can look at available education facilities who can
    provide you with the qualifications you need.
    Even if it’s not a necessity for a particular job, often it is looked upon in high regard to have
    qualifications in the area, as it demonstrates your interest in the career.
    Think about the role, not just the job
    Although working as an air steward might sound glamorous, are the hours and constant
    travelling going to suit your lifestyle? Is being away from home for weeks something you’re
    happy to do?
    All jobs have some element to them that people often don’t think about when dreaming of
    landing the job. All jobs have some aspect that some people will be completely turned off
    by, so it’s important to understand what exactly is involved in the “average day” of the
    career you have in mind. If possible, talk to people who are already working in that field.
    They’ll be able to give you a good idea of the ups and downs of the career and what an
    average week looks like to them.

    Think about more than money


    Some people go chasing careers that promise good money such as medical specialists and
    lawyers. Sure, these careers will likely give you a great pay each year, but you need to think
    about more than just the income. Working as a lawyer involves a lot of knowledge and
    understanding of rules, laws and regulations, as well as long hours. You may also need to
    study at a university level for several years, followed by extensive supervision hours with an
    experienced lawyer before practicing solo. Of course, money is a great motivational factor
    when choosing a career, but it’s worthless if you end up hating that kind of work. It’s more
    important to choose a career that you love.

    Making the choice


    Choosing a career can be a fun experience, but it’s always important to think about what
    you really enjoy, your skills and where you hope to take your career in the years to come. Be
    sure to think about your interests and listen to yourself and your own goals. Although other
    people may have good intentions at heart, by giving suggestions and guidance, remember
    that only you know exactly what is best for yourself.

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