(ThySistas.com) We’re getting closer and closer to a new year filled with new beginnings. For you, that might mean a career change or a new direction for your job. Maybe you should think about trying out a completely different industry and finding out whether you excel in an area that you’ve never tried before. If that’s the case, we suggest you start by thinking about what you enjoy and who you are as an individual. For instance, you might love helping people. If that’s the case, we suggest you choose a career that fits in with this desire. There are plenty of career options for people who love working with others and giving back as much as they get from life. Let’s look at a few, why they are appealing and how to get started on each different path.
Teaching The Next Generation
If you want to become a teacher, it’s quite easy, particularly if you already have a degree in a subject. Usually, you will just need to take a one-year teaching course. After that, you’ll be given some work placements at schools near where you live. Then, you should be able to gain a position at one of the schools around the company. A common misconception is that you’ll get to choose what year you teach. You might instead find that you need to work where there’s a supply shortage.
The good news is that teaching can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Although don’t believe people who say ‘those who can’t do teach’ because it can also be a challenge. To be a good teacher you have to be able to connect and reach children. This isn’t always easy, and in a lot of cases, you’ll struggle to find the right message. Most teachers need to be quite creative if they want to get the attention of their students. That’s particularly true when you start working with older students.
If you want to make teaching more exciting and interesting, why not look into international opportunities. For instance, you could head abroad to teach English to children in Northern Africa. I’m sure there are plenty of people who would love an experience like this.
Working As A Nurse
There are lots of benefits to being a nurse. In some ways, it’s even more rewarding than being a doctor. First, you might not be aware that doctors don’t get to spend a lot of time with their patients. In fact, it’s quite common for them to have approximately ninety seconds of time with each patient. Don’t believe the television shows. Doctors rarely ever form bonds with their patients because they just don’t have time. Instead, it’s the nurses that make a connection because they provide them with the care they need.
You’ll have a chance to connect, interact and really help people if you have a look at jobs available on a site like Staffnurse. If you’re wondering how to become a nurse, it’s not like going to medical school. You can become one with a lot less training, and you don’t need high levels of achievement in education. But again, that doesn’t mean that nursing is for people who can’t cut it as a doctor. Instead, being a nurse is a career that’s chosen because you want to work in medicine at a more personal level.
Counsellor
Perhaps you want to help people who are in emotional need. Maybe, you have found that in the past you are the person in your friendship group that everyone comes to with their personal problems. Is that enough of a reason to head into the world of counseling? It could be because that is essentially all a counselor does. They simply offer advice to people who are in need. If you think about becoming a counselor, you may want to consider the type of individuals that you want to work with. There are counselors who work with former soldiers, children and even members of the police force. Each group has different needs and will require your help.
To become a counselor, it’s again a matter of taking a short course. Once you’ve learned the basics, you will be thrown in the deep end. Don’t worry for the first couple of years you’ll have guidance until you’re ready to provide individual advice to patients.
We hope you love whichever career choice you choose from the options above. Or, that you find your own path where you can really help those in need. Remember, it’s never too late to start a new career venture.
Staff Writer; Maxine Shaw