Deciding What Career you Want

What do you want to be when you grow up? When we are kids we often plan on having our dream job but as we get older life gets in the way and start thinking more practically. However, there are all sorts of career fields out there that might be right for you and you just need to find the perfect match. With hard work, the right training and some career advice, anything is possible and you could soon be on route to the career you’ve always dreamed of.

What To Enjoy?

The best piece of career advice is to do something that you enjoy so it never feels like you are going to work. What are your hobbies? If you can turn one of these into a career then you will always be enthusiastic about it. Perhaps you like music, sewing or working with kids. All of these can be turned into professional careers. What interests you? Do you like finding out about history, are interested in third world issues or enjoy decorating? Focusing on what makes you happy is the first step to a fulfilling career.

What Are Your Skills?

Many people get stuck in a mundane job and never make the most of their natural abilities. What are you good at? It might be a specific skill such as cooking, writing or dancing. Or maybe is a more of a personality trait such as being good with people, being caring or having a practical nature. Sometimes you can’t see what you are good at so it can be helpful to ask your family and good friends what they see as your best traits.

What Experience Do You Have?

As well as picking a career that involves something that you enjoy and something that you are good at you can also draw on your experience. Any career field can be difficult to break into if you don’t have the relevant experience. You don’t have to have worked in the area but look at your own experience and what you can draw upon. Think about the transferable skills such as teamwork, communication or organisation that you have gained and can use in your career change.

Making The Move

Once you have decided what career your would like to pursue you need to get some career advice. Do your own research on the internet or in the library to learn about the field. Talk to an advisor who can discuss your career development and offer you practical advice. From this point you will be able to find out what you need to do to get onto the career ladder and how you can make the most of your interests, skills and experience.

To decide what career you want you need to think about what you enjoy, what you are good at and what experience you have. Once you have thought about these things you should seek some career advice so that you can plan your career development and get on the right track.

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