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I don't know what career I want
In this section you'll get a broad idea of what's involved in a range of careers. You'll find out what work you might do, what money you might earn, what hours you might work, and you'll also find some qualifications to help you get started.
Click on any of the career areas below to find out more.
Administration
Office based admistrators
Automotive maintenance
Car/Motorbike/Truck mechanics
Beauty therapy
Beauty/Spa/Holistic therapists
Construction
Bricklayers, Scaffolders
Creative
Fashion, Textile designers
Customer service
Plays a part in all jobs
Domestic and industrial electricians
Engineering
Mechanical/Electrical engineers
Finance
Accounts and bookkeepers
Hairdressing
Hairdressers, Colourists
Health and social care
Health/Home care assistants
Hospitality and Catering
Chefs, Restaurant/Hotel managers
Land-based industries
Groundsmen, Farmers
Legal
Legal secretaries, Paralegals
Manufacturing
Product manufacturers
Photography
Photographers, Retouchers
Plumbing
Plumbers
Retail and distribution
Fashion / Music Retail assistants
Security
CCTV operators, Bodyguards
Sport and recreation
Fitness instructors, Expedition leaders, Personal trainers
Streetworks
Road maintenance operators
Teaching/classroom assistants
Primary or secondary school
Travel
Tour guides, Holiday reps
Using IT
Work based IT literacy
Working in IT
Software Developers, Helpdesk workers
Working with children and young people
Creche workers, Special needs assistants
