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12 TIPS TO HELP DISCOVER YOUR ‘ DREAM ’ CAREER
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When it comes to careers , some people seem to plan their future knowing exactly what they want to do . For others , they haven ’ t got a clue .
Either way , Carol Race , Miccah Urwin and Susan Keyes , careers advisors at the colleges that make up the Education Training Collective ( Etc .), say there ’ s no need to worry .
Here are their simple tips to help spark your ambition :
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THINK ABOUT THE SUBJECTS AND HOBBIES YOU ENJOY , BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
This includes your interests and thinking about what motivates you . If you are struggling , consider the things you hate and definitely don ’ t want to do .
Carol says : “ Sometimes ruling things out can be just as effective .”
Advice – careers advisors Carol Race , Susan Keyes and Miccah Urwin .
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SAY
‘ YES ’ TO OPPORTUNITIES
Recognise opportunities when they come along . Work experience , an employer talk or site visit , take advantage of them all - even if it is in a career area you don ’ t think you are interested in .
Susan says : “ It might trigger an interest in something you ’ ve never considered , or it could be a chance to build connections by meeting employers and staff .”
DID YOU KNOW ?
You can be an engineer or an electrician for the NHS , or you can be a nurse or medic in the RAF or army ?
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