During your time in secondary school it's good to consider what you want to be when you’re older. But how can you really tell what you want? How do you find your perfect job?
The most efficient way is to attend careers events (fairs/shows). Hundreds of organisations such as Skills London hold Saturday openings. They can tell you about different career opportunities and give you a chance to talk to employers, colleges and experts about your future. They provide interactive features from every career imaginable. Choosing jobs isn’t straightforward but the decision will be made easier with the support of friends, family and teachers.
Consider a short-term work experience or internship to experiment with different professions. You won't need to make a long-term commitment and you will have the opportunity to get an understanding of jobs that sound interesting. If you find you need new skills to accomplish your goals, consider going back to school or college to get the appropriate training.
Another route is to try some online quizzies. Sites like Fabjob and Mycareerquiz claim to help you find out what jobs suit you by asking you what you enjoy doing in your spare time, your favourite subject or words that are most used to describe you. The site I would recommend would be Youthink quiz because it asks a lot of questions and there, in the end, my predicted job was exactly what I want to be. A lawyer. So, get online and discover your dream job.
