"The world of work has changed; no longer can you climb a career ladder with one company "
Jobs are changing so fast that how you earn your living in 10 years may be in a job that doesn’t even exist now. There is no guarantee that a degree will lead to a well paid career.
There’s a need to think ahead, both whilst at school/college and at university to seek out work experience and other ways of gaining relevant transferable skills that will enable you to be ready for different options.
The conventional choice is a gap year and then on to university, but even at 19/20 many young people have no idea what they want to do.
Going to university should not be the default choice, but carefully thought skills alongside academic studies. It’s not just skills, it’s also to develop interpersonal skills, confidence, and self determination.
For some young people getting a job, and trying things out will be the better choice. Choosing to go to university when a little older with greater clarity of what to study and why, thus having enhanced motivation. It’s less important what the job is, what’s more important is the gaining of useful skills. Working in a bar or fast you food restaurant can provide evidence of being part of a team, showing up on time, completing a task even when you don’t want to do it, working with customers,communication skills and more.
How to decide what to do?
Whether you are deciding what to study or what to do to earn your income, you need to think about what you enjoy doing, really understanding who you are and also with an eye on what sorts of jobs will be available.
Think about what you enjoy. Do you like creative interests, are you considered to be non conforming, do you like self expression? Are you more interested in working with people? Are you seen
as caring and helpful, do you like collaborative working environments? Are you careful and conscientious, do you like paying attention to detail do you like to collect and manage information? Are you analytical, interested in science, interested in research and independent thinking? Do you like to be physically active, are you seen as practical’ would you like to operate equipment? or is it business that interests you, would you like to sen products or ideas, are you Seen as assertive and confident? Then think about your Personality? Are outgoing and sociable or more reserved with a preference for a backroom rolr. Do you want to be seen as an expert or do you prefer variety To what extent do you want to focus an detail or ideas?
You may be able to work out the answers alone or you may need the help of an experienced careers coach the more time spent reflecting on these questions and drawing Conclusions the more likelihood of career success.
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