good career field?

Question

I graduated high school, but I just don't think college is for me, can anyone recommend a good career? Tricky I know, be gentle.

Answer 1

Stay at home and own your own business! If you want to start your business, click the link below and follow the steps. Watch a 27-minute business overview, make sure you watch it from start to finish. Let me know what you think.

Take Care.

Answer 2

You must ask yourself, "Are you looking for a career?" or "Are you looking for a job?"

As for college start at a local community college--community colleges can "be gentle" than the larger universities.

Otherwise, get hired into a good company, pay your dues by working hard; and in time you should reap the benefits of your hard work. Remember to work well with others though.

Answer 3

Go with your strengths and passions.

Consider something other than traditional college. If you like to cook, consider a culinary school.

If you're organized consider an associates degree in administration.

If you're a people person, sales. Sell something you know or care about; your expertise will help.

In the end, try to find a direction. Don't be afraid to go the wrong direction and change. There are councilors who can help you recognize your aptitudes and interests. They may help you avoid some dead ends. Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes, I'm back, Sweets. I answered your questioned early; I was saying find out what you are here to do.

Here's three choices.

Cosmetology:
Training in cosmetology is generally a combination of classroom study and hand-on practice. Licensed cosmetologists must have training in chemistry, anatomy, biolgy, and physiology, as well as personal hygiene, facial treatments, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair coloring and perming, manicures, and pedicures.

The demand for good beauticians is ever growing, so there should be no shortage of job possibilities. And though cosmetology is hard work, this is one of the easiest roads to becoming your own boss.

Here's a bonus: In some areas, high school seniors who have completed most of their coursework can begin beauty school during their senior year or even the summer between their junior and senior years. With diligence, you could have your license soon after graduating high school.

If you're still in school and thinking of becoming a cosmetologist you can make it easier on yourself by getting some background in chemistry and biology.

Locksmith:
Training as a locksmith may interest people who like to work with their hands and are curious about how things work. And becoming a locksmith is another way to become an entrepreneur. Locksmith training involves learning to build, service, and repair locks, as well as changing locks and opening safety deposit boxes. To become a locksmith you will need to learn to use specialized equipment and hand tools. Some, but not all states require that you become licensed before going to work as a locksmith.

While in high school, you can give yourself a head start towards learning the craft of locksmithing by taking shop classes that may reveal your aptitude for working with tools.

Check the link below to see a list of many fine locksmith schools. The cost of training is reasonable, and much, if not all of the work can be accomplished through home study.

Private Investigator:
Though you can become a private investigator (PI) without formal training, most employers prefer a high school education and generally an advanced degree. For a successful career as a PI you should be trained in criminal justice, computer forensics, security systems, surveillance, and methods of electronic research.

A good PI has a logical thought process. PIs need to be able to confront when necessary, and to interrogate effectively. PI training includes research and investigation techniques into domestic issues such as divorce and child custody, insurance fraud (such as worker's compensation cheaters) medical malpractice, drug operations, and more.

If you're in high school, an all-around general education is important, but learning good communication skills will help with your career. Obviously you'll deal with a lot of people, and you'll need to be able to communicate clearly in report writing.

Becoming a PI is a good choice for men, women, and minorities. Even high school teens work undercover within their high schools to help track down drug sources.

Most states require that PIs be licensed or pass certification requirements. In California, for example, investigators must be at least 18 and have a combination of education in police science, criminal law or justice, and 6,000 hours of investigative experience. Once you've proven yourself as an effective private investigator, you can become your own boss, taking only those cases that interest you.

Answer 5

Well this requires going to college kinda, but see if any school near you has a course called "Cisco" starting salary is $60k a year. Cisco is a Computer networking company, they make LinkSys.

Answer 6

Appraiser of residential homes, to start. You only have to take a one semester course, Intro. to real estate, and then you work a few hours(without pay) for an appraiser and then work for one for a year(with pay) and get your appraiser license.:) It is a lot of paperwork, but pays really well! I love paperwork, so it will work for me.:) Good luck to you!! Your Adult Ed. director in your home town can help you figure out what is best for you, too.

Answer 7

work around your interests.
find the one that most irks your parents cos usually that's the one that brings you somewhere.
or, find the interest that brings about a stable financial status when you are old that would be enough to support yourself and the people who are around you in your future.

Answer 8

Pharmacy!!!