Work is an important part of life. It can be a source of income, satisfaction and social contacts. It will take up a lot of your time. Finding a job that you like can make a big difference to your lifestyle.

However, choosing a job is a big task. There are so many different occupations and they are changing all the time. Technological developments and the global economy are driving the pace of change. The world of work is also becoming more competitive.

In order to succeed you will need to have the capabilities that are in demand. Choosing a job is about what you like, what you are good at and what is available. Use these pages to review some of the jobs and training that are available.

How do you rate them in terms of benefits and drawbacks?  Draw up a short-list of jobs that you would like, and that you could get. What training would you need? What are the prospects? How can you get started? Help is available from your local Connexions centre, which offers a range of services including workshops to help you get a job with training.

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