I am approaching 30 and I still really haven't got a clear idea of what career my aptitudes, abilities and personality would be best suited to. Where would be a good place to start?( i.e. who or what should I go to, to help me discover this)
2006-10-27 02:14:41 · 10 answers · asked by quetzicoatyl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Try a college, they may be able give you advice on where to go. Possibly the Job Centre.
2006-11-02 01:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by patsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first came out of college, I was completely lost. The best place to start is going to a career services office at your college. If not, then sometimes, going to a job agency can help you a lot. Just tell the recruiter what type of things interest you, and they can guide you to the type of positions you might like. The best thing you can do is do temp jobs for a little while, just so that you don't have to "commit" to something if you find you don't like it. If you do like it, then you can start looking for similar positions as full time opportunities!
I still have a vague idea of what I want, but sometimes, you only learn what you want by trying new things.
2006-10-27 02:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tgrman80 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An excellent book to read is "what colour is your parachute". In side the book are plenty of practical tools which help you to determine what are your transferrable skills, what are your passions etc. He then goes on to explain what are the best techniques for finding the job which suits you best. It used to be reprinted and updated every year, but it would appear that the last edition of it was published in 2002. Still, there is over 30 years of experience in the book, and I would suggest it is a good place to start.
Hope that helps.
2006-11-03 00:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about dropping in at a careers counselling session at the open university.
The BBC would be an excellent place to start. I found just making an appointment and dropping in at any of the regional offices really helpful.
2006-11-01 06:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try going to online aptitude tests like tickle.com that ask questions about your character and personality and then at the end tells you what job you would be most suited for or you can think about the kind of business you yourself would create then find something similar to it all ready in operation and then try to join that organisation as it is something that interests you and you can learn about it and in due time you can start your own business.
2006-11-01 12:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by magnumopu5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting in contact with your local Learn Direct centre (if you live in England) and they should be able to give you career advice.
2006-10-27 02:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by Amy_Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try working links at the job centre,or try learn direct,to try something different,but goes with what you already know.
2006-11-03 09:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take amys advice.Goodluck
2006-11-02 21:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make your hobby as your profession. you will really enjoy working or even you won't feel you are working
2006-10-31 01:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by LemonPro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell us what they are and we can help you
2006-10-31 22:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋