You might be wanting a career change if you feel you are in a dead-end job at the moment. If you find your career not moving in the right direction or your boss isn’t too pleasant then take charge and change it. You might need to study something new to succeed in your new career path, but this is great and looks good on your CV. If the reason for your career move is because you want to be more involved with people then here are some suggestions for you.
Accountancy
One of the first careers that involve helping people and working with them is accountancy. Becoming an accountant can be pretty straightforward, however, you have to have a flair for numbers. If you are not good with numbers or people then this may not be the right career path for you. You can take a course to become an accountant in no time at all, take a look at the https://www.copas.org/shop/principles-of-revenue-accounting-boot-camp/. This will teach you everything you need to know.
When you qualify as an accountant you can either join a firm working within a company or you can start your own business working for yourself and setting your own hours. The benefits of working for yourself include setting your own hours and rates of pay.
Nursing
If you have a natural affinity for caring for people in their hour of need then nursing would be something you would be amazing at. You might think that it involves a lot of work and college to become a nurse but this isn’t always the case. There are routes you can go down to get qualified in the nursing field. You could start volunteering or start at the bottom of the ladder and work your way up from there if you didn’t want to attend college. It is quite common for people doing a career change later in life to choose this option. That way they are still working towards something they enjoy doing. If you are good at your job you can earn those promotions quickly and, depending on your employee they might be able to apply for distance learning while you are working to achieve those qualifications.
Teacher
If you are a fan of working with people, especially small humans then teaching is definitely the job for you. It can be a demanding profession with lots of paperwork involved but if you work out a schedule then you will have it down. If you have your own children, teaching is something that can really fit in with this. You will work 8 till 4 usually and have all holidays off unless you have to go in for teacher training which is usually once or twice a year. Being a teacher is much easier than having a nine-to-five job and needing to find childcare for your own children.
If you enjoy working with children you could also become a nanny, this involves less university and college. Most parents just want some form of experience and a police background check.
Coffee Shop
Something nice and calm that you might want to do when you are older or nearing retirement is work in a coffee shop. Working in a coffee shop is a great way to meet people and interact with them, you also get to know the regulars which is lovely. There is nothing nicer than walking into a cafe or coffee shop and the barista knowing your order.
The great thing about working in a coffee shop is you can usually choose to work part-time as they have lots of other staff members to cover your shift. If you say you are flexible to cover illness and holidays then you will be an amazing employee.
Photography
A really lovely profession and career to get into if you want to be around people is photography. You can really get involved in people’s lives and get an insight into what they like when doing photoshoots. Remember it isn’t all sunshine and daisies, there may be times when sad events need to be photographed such as funerals. There are even gigs where you can get involved and have a great time, one such example is nightclub photography. A lot of the people in nightclubs love a selfie with the photographer. You don’t necessarily need any qualifications to become a photographer although there are courses available if you do choose to study one. Building up your portfolio may take some time and effort but once you have done this you will be getting books left, right, and center.
Realtor
Another job that involves working very closely with the general public and other professionals is a realtor. Selling and letting houses can be fun and you get to meet a whole range of interesting people along the way. Be aware some may be aggy if their house has been on the market for a while but as long as you remain professional at all times then you will have no problems. Being a self-employed realtor means you get to work whenever you want, this could be something you do around the children being at school.
Travel Agent
Finally, one last suggestion for a career working with people is a travel agent. These are quite rare these days as most people tend to book their vacations themselves using online websites. However, if you are a good travel agent who can get people amazing deals then building up a repeat client base shouldn’t be that difficult. This is something you can do with a company or as a self-employed worker. Whichever one works best for you is the path you should follow. Speaking to people about their dream holiday and making it happen will fill you with so much joy, and an added bonus is you will get a discount on holidays as well. Find out more information on how to become a certified travel agent here www.thetravelinstitute.com.
We hope you found this article helpful and it gave you some insight into some of the careers that involve working with people and the general public.
Be safe out there.
Stanley
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