A career refers to the variety of jobs – both paid and unpaid – you undertake during your lifetime and the education, work experience, life roles and leisure activities you pursue. A career is a steep learning curve and a process of development whereby the journey should be just as rewarding as reaching the end goal. Fundamentally, a career is all about choices; looking at what you want to do and how to get there. With so many career options to choose from, it’s important to spend time carrying out in-depth research and thinking carefully about which one is right for you.  

The following section is designed to guide you through the entire career decision-making process. It will help you to work out the types of career most suited to you and how to choose the best one. It will also provide advice on developing your career so that you understand the importance of building on your skills and knowledge. Furthermore, this section will offer guidance for those wishing to change their career, helping them to find one that better matches their interests and aspirations.