Are you someone who enjoys investigating the world around you? Did you ask questions constantly when you were a kid? (perhaps you still do). Was science one of your favourite subjects because it helped you to understand what was going on around you?

If so, it may be that you moved towards the Investigative group at the Party. Read More »

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I hope you’ve recovered from Saturday’s Party If not, Alka Selzer usually works for me. If you played the game, you’ll have come up with three groups. Now you need to find your three letters, that is the first letter of each of the three groups you spent time with at the Party. So if your three groups were Artistic, Creative and Enterprising, you’ll get ACE.

Over the next few days, we’re going to look at some of the top jobs which fit into each of the six categories. This is not a definitive guide, but should give you some ideas to get your imagination going. And you can have fun combining ideas from the three categories you chose, to see if you can create your ideal career.

Today we’ll take a look at E, that is, good jobs for enterprising people. Read More »

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What effect does personality have on your choice of career? Clearly there must be a link, but exactly how important is it and can you use your own knowledge of your personality to help you make the right decisions and help your kids to find careers which match their personalities. There are theories which explain how we choose our vocations – something I only discovered when I trained in careers guidance.

For John Holland, one of the most important writers on the subject, personality and the idea that like attracts like, were critical factors in enabling us to make wise career decisions. He came up with a simple game, called the Party, based on the fact that people with similar interests like to hang out together and by extension will like the same kinds of job. He identified six categories: Artistic, Conventional, Enterprising, Investigative, Social and Realistic. Read More »

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In many cases, students opt for an online education in order to save money. By studying at home part-time they are still able to work, and many plan to keep their full-time jobs. However, studying for an online degree will eat up a lot of time and energy and although full time work is great in theory, it may be necessary to modify your working hours as you progress through your course.

This could mean cutting back to part-time employment or taking some time out. Before starting on your degree you should look into the possibilities of flexible working. Many employers will be happy to allow you to cut back a little if the degree is going to enable you to do your job better. But if it isn’t relevant to your current occupation, you may find they are less sympathetic. It could be worth considering a move to a more accommodating company, especially if your degree would be of value to them. Read More »

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If you decide that an online degree is the right option for you, there are many factors you need to take into consideration. One of the most important is accreditation – it is vital that you ensure that the college has accredited the course with the relevant body for accredited online courses.

Next you will need to decide which subject or subjects you are going to study. If you are aiming for a specific career, make sure you know exactly what the requirements are. You’ll find an article with the resources you need to do this at How To Find Careers Information. You can also check with the relevant professional body to ensure that your proposed subjects or modules are the best choice. Read More »

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If you want a new career, one of the best ways forward is to enroll on an online education class. If you are changing direction, it’s very likely that you will have to consider retraining or studying for a professional qualification. With the speed at which technology is evolving, everyone is going to have to get used to the idea of life-long learning and most of us can expect to retrain several times in our lives. Unfortunately, many people are put off by the prospect of years of study and in some cases look back to bad experiences at school, afraid they’ll have to go through the same humiliation again. Read More »

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What exactly is an entry-level job and should you consider taking one? Entry level careers were traditionally first jobs for new graduates or school leavers, giving them that all-important first step on the career ladder. But with so many people changing careers more often by choice or as a result of the uncertainty of today’s job market, entry-level careers are no longer just for the young. Whatever your age, an entry level position may not be what you had in mind, but it isn’t always as negative an option as you might think. Read More »

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