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I have decided that I am indecisive. Now, I can get away with that in Blockbuster choosing a film, or deciding what to have for dinner. But it’s that time again when I have to make another life-changing decision – it’s career-choosing time.
I recently went to a careers meeting for English students. I’d never been to one before, but I’d realised that I am in my final year and I have a distinct lack of a plan. The scheme proposed was a good one, and would look impressive on a CV. However CVs are more useful if you have an idea of what you want to do to begin with. I don’t want to accumulate random ‘achievements’ that won’t please employers looking for specific skills. I need guidance.
A recent student poll revealed that the majority believed the Careers Service didn’t offer adequate support. However, this may reveal more about the students than the Careers Service. Many of the people I have spoken to have never been to a Careers event or dropped in for advice. For me, based on my very limited contact, I feel the fault lies more with my own lack of motivation. Sure I have ambitions, but they are so broad I don’t know in which direction to go.
I would like to leave the education system sooner rather than later, but in reality that extra year of postgraduate study would be hugely helpful.
My direction '‘du jour'’ is postgraduate study. Some people consider this the easy option for those with no other ideas. True, I would like to leave the education system sooner rather than later, but in reality that extra year would be hugely helpful. I know it would be interesting, and it’s another thing to put on that dreaded CV. It would also allow me time to formulate a plan and focus my skills in a more specific area.
I don’t want to move back home and fall into the first graduate scheme I find. My degree allows me to go down various career-paths, and I like that raft of possibilities. I couldn’t do medicine as I’d feel like my life had already been mapped out; I like not knowing where I’m going to be in 5 years time. Maybe I need to accept this and realise that, although a plan would be useful, a little uncertainty can be a good thing.
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