Are you at a crossroads with your career? This could mean you want to level up your education in a field you’re already working in. Or you’re interested in moving into a totally new field. The My Next Move platform is a great starting point to get you on track with practical information.
Start here and put a job into the box. We have “electrician” as an example. Place any job in the box to see what comes up. Do this for as many jobs as you’re curious about.
The job outlook will tell you if the career you’re looking at has a bright “sunny” future. This means that pursuing this type of work means you’ll actually be able to find a job at the end of your training because the industry is growing. If the outlook is “average” there are still opportunities but it’s not a growing industry and large numbers of job openings are not expected. A “below average” outlook means finding a job in that field will be a lot harder as it’s not a growing industry.
The average salary is also available so researching jobs in your area will make it clear if a salary is enough for your living expenses.
Learn about the knowledge and skills you need for any career that looks interesting.
Do you have the personality type of this kind of work? Discover what would be the best job for you and your temperament.
Look at the technology and education needed to achieve the ability to work in this field. Do you have the time it takes? Know before you dive in.
Our next blog post will be for those who have no idea what career would be best for them. Whether you’re just starting your career, have taken a long break from the work force or just want to see where you’re interests lead…our next post is for you!
