Your interests
Think about careers that relate to what you enjoy doing
I found it quite a challenge to focus on me but it was really interesting. It's given me a new perspective on myself and I now have a much clearer picture of what my priorities are and how I can start to move forward.
OU student
Your interests may indicate which careers would suit you. Do they lie within one of these groups?
- Social (caring)
- Communication or language
- Organising, managing
- Practical or technical
- Living things, nature, outdoor, science, environment
- Artistic, music, drama (creative)
- Sport, leisure
The grouping is just a way to help you see the potential for jobs within a particular area. For instance, if you fall into the artistic (creative) category, you might like a career as an artist, sculptor or dressmaker. Do you consider yourself to have the talent to work and make a living in this way?
Or you may prefer to use your interest and ability in this area to help others to enjoy the creative arts by, for example, teaching or organising exhibitions.
However, activities you enjoy as relaxation may be less fun if you have to do them all the time.