Topic Summary
Choosing a career can be daunting. It’s worth spending some time thinking about your career aspirations, and how your skills and personality will align with your goals.
You might want to look at the RIASEC model, which categorises both people and work environments into six types:
- Artistic: Expressive, creative, visual
- Investigative: Research-oriented, knowledgeable, curious
- Conventional: Structured, organised, careful
- Enterprising: Influential, leader, energetic sociable
- Social: Helping, empathetic, friendly
- Realistic: Practical, hands-on, tangible work
Our personalities are varied, and people will often want a mix of these characteristics in their workplace. For example, a role might include solo desk-based research and organisation, as well as a range of social aspects.
Question
When thinking about my future career I will:
Discussion
Imagine you are a school leaver or university graduate, wanting to clarify your career aspirations. What will you do to learn more?
How it works in real life
Create a “career vision board” where you list your interests, skills, values, and potential career paths. Include information about courses, apprenticeships, or work experiences that align with your goals. Reflect on how these elements connect and help guide your future career decisions.