Choosing a Career

Not sure what you want to do? Let's get you thinking.

Choosing the right career is a job in itself but taking the time to get it right is an investment worth making.

Some people know exactly what it is that they want to do for a career, whereas others don't know where to start. It's not unusual to have doubts about what you want to do. Perhaps you have some idea of what sector you'd like to work in but not quite sure what role you would like. Or perhaps you don't know where to start. Throughout this page, we've outlined some of the things that you could start thinking about. Still unsure? Then why not book an appointment with one of our Careers Advisers?

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Let's get you thinking

If you don’t know where to start, begin by having a think about some of these things:

  • What are your interests both inside and outside of college?
  • What are you good at?
  • What skills have you gained from your studies?
  • What are you own personal qualities – are you a good listener? Then maybe a career in social work would suit you. Are you great at organising things? Then what about becoming a PA or getting into event management?
  • What sort of career do you think would work best for you? Do you want to work for a big business or a public body? Could charity work be for you? Do you think working for yourself could be the right thing for you?
  • Do you already have a company in mind that you’d like to work for? If so get onto their website and have a look at the types of vacancies they have.

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Really Don't Know?

Many people just don’t know yet what they want to do but we can help with that. Book an appointment with one of our careers advisers and we can start from the beginning. We can talk you through step-by-step, starting with a personal skills audit and getting you thinking about what could be the right direction for you. It’s a great start to get some professional advice.

The job hunt

Need inspiration? Have a look at some of the roles out there.

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Useful Links

National Careers Service

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides tons of information about finding the right career path.

Prospects

Prospects

Register for the Prospects planner and complete their assessment to find out which jobs would suit you

Plotr

Plotr

An interactive website that provides loads of information about different job roles.

Skills Health Check

Skills Health Check

The National Careers Service's Skills Health Check can help you decide what kind of job would suit you.