What kind of career can I go after?

Question

I am a 25 year old, education major who can't find a job in education. I am fed up with being a substitute and I want to find a new line of work for a carrer. What kind of carrer can I have that isn't going back to school or factory work?

I have a degree grade 6-12, Broad Field Social Studies and History, minors in Political Science, Geography, and Sociology.

I actually have an extensive history working a supervisor for my father's landscaping business and I was a show/bar manager for a comedy club.

I am actively involved in the church and already teach a CCD class.

I am not good at selling stuff so sales and marketing is not me.

I am not willing to re-locate due to family. And teaching jobs are not at a shortage in Wisconsin.

You need to have extensive amount of capital to start your own business which I don't have at this time.

Answer 1

Honestly ask yourself if you are interested in teaching. So people may get a degree in a field but are not interested to work in that field. If you enjoy teaching but simply couldn't get a permanent job yet, don't give up. Education comes in many forms: you can teach to various ages (i.e. perhaps you found it boring to teach teenagers, then try children). You could go into training (i.e. teaching adults), or into academic administration (i.e. course preparation, school supervisor, principal, burser etc).

If you are not (or no longer) interested in what you majored in and since you have a basic arts degree, you can go into many industries: in sales, marketing, research, administration etc. Or you can start your own business in whatever you are interested in. It is important that you a happy to work and most satisfied employees are those who found happiness in their daily work.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm surprised that you can't find a job teaching - there's a shortage of teachers and a lot of places are hiring.

You're not able or willing to relocate, if there are no jobs available where you're at?

Have you checked private schools too, such as Sylvan Learning Centers? Or even junior and community colleges?

But if you're truly focused on a new line of work, check out being a corporate trainier - Though they are usually the first downsized.

There is also the possibility of being a writer, or an editor...depending upon your skills. Can you give us an idea as to what your focus was in education and what other skills you have?

Orion

EDIT: Wisconsin. I see now. (Used to live inMI) - Have you thought of working for a Political campaign? A local paper, perhaps? Or possibly heading back into the management scene...

Answer 3

Use your spell checker very carefully and start writing short articles for your local newspaper, magazine... You are educated, have a temporary job and lots of time. This will help you to research local issues of interest and put you in the face of the influential people in your town who may have children in private schools and find potential employers through them.

Also, retailers need part-timers who are willing to work nights. If you cannot sell, you can do stock, or merchandising. Tell them truthfully that you are substitute teacher and your career in education comes first. This will leave you free to fill in on-call.

Finally, if you have not already done so, sign up with all the school
districts in your town. I had a friend who selected schools in the district she liked and called on the headteachers with a beautifully designed business card and a letter indicating her availability. (If she happened to be visting during an impending holiday like Easter, she added a small box of wrapped Smarties - it helped the office staff to remember her.) When substitutes were needed her information was easily retrieved and she got lots of hours. Teaching is great, don't give up

Answer 4

It seems to me like you may be giving up a little to soon. 25 years old - so you have been out of school for 2 years, maybe 3? With your self-imposed limitations, this may be difficult. Many teachers start as subs and it is a great way to get to know the administrators and district before starting full-time work. If you like the career, but are frustrated with the job prospects now, I would suggest you look for other part-time work as a buffer - try UPS or a similar company who use large numbers of part-time staff. If you want to really make a career change without the commitment of further education, apply with the post office or other local, state or Federal government area(s). There are also many private education-based companies these days - have you looked into them? Good luck!

Answer 5

any job that is interesting to you. think about what you really want to do and go for it. my cousin has an art degree and ms in education but she's working at an health insurance company as some kind of system testing and made great money. you probably can double that teacher salary if you don't want to teach.

Answer 6

Longshoreman......base pay....$35hr (most states) Takes a little while to get on but have Patience


....if you still wnat to teach.....how about a "Youth Group" at church!!!!

Answer 7

sales, if you have the personality for it.