What's the best way to get into a career field?
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I am starting over at 40+ and which someone would have answered this question for me when I graduated!!!\nType in CAREER EVALUSATION TESTS, on the web. Any search engine will do. You need a personality profile and career evaluation. Then you have to decide! Good luck!
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Try to get into the field of health. Check with local hospitals for volunteer work, Red cross, talk to people who are professional on the field you are interested and see if they are accepting volunteers or entry level possitons, while you take an education on that field.
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Usually, as others said, communications and journalism. Importantly, though, pick a school that has on-campus tv studios, so you can get involved in those. Also try to do a related internship or co-op. All of that will help you get your first job in this very competitive field.
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The best way is to find a person or company that you would like to work with and pursue an internship or unpaid position just to get your foot in the door. Make sure you have a strong reason for selecting the place you try to get into.
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You've got it all wrong.  \n\n1 Get a good background in lots of stuff.\n2 See which one(s) interest you.\n3 See which has the best career choices.\n4 Specialize.
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I suggest you go to college and talk to a career counselor. Good luck!
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You have two options that I can see.\n\nYou can pick up a bachelors degree in business in management or a related field and then use that to get you some interviews for entry level positions.\n\n-OR-\n\nJump right into the job market and excel.  Many of the business managers I’ve spoken too actually started in sales and were promoted into managerial positions after proving themselves. That being said many of them advised me to stick it out in school because it makes everything easier for you down the road.\n\nRegards,\nArmus
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Not sure what you are looking for here.  Although if you are trying to figure out what Career you should be in or what you need to get into a specific career.  I found that the local College resource center is excellent.  You can make an appointment with a Career councilor or you can look through their books.  The book I found interesting was a list of all the programs available and the average starting salary and how many graduates got a job after graduating.  This helped me to decide what to go into.  It was important to me to get into a field that was hiring and had a good starting salary.  I also found my own little niche where my personality and skills I enjoyed would fit into it as a career.\nI found going to a career councilor helped a lot because she was experienced in dealing with people and knew all the various careers available (some I hadn't even thought of).  Some places even have a test they do that tells you what Career would best suit you.  \nThe Employment Insurance website has some Career development sections as well.\nHope this helps and good - luck
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Depends on what you want to get out of it.\n\nIf you are being strictly crass, then go for a professional major that seems to have a glut of graduates right now. By the time you have your degree there will be a demand again because everybody else is majoring in the fields that currently need people, and in four years there will be a glut there.\n\nIf you are speaking of the true value of going to college, then major in what interests you.
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Go to the career services office at your college and ask for some suggestions. They can also help you with applications and resumes.
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First find out what you are interested and doing, what your skills are, etc. Try a temp agency, they have placement tests and a variety of jobs so you can test the waters.
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If you want to go back to school and get a secretarial certificate that will probably increase your chances of getting work.  However, you may need to expand your job-search horizons:\n\n- Always wear business-casual clothes and carry resumes, so that if you notice a 'Help Wanted' sign you can apply immediately\n\n- Network.  Talk to your friends, family and former colleagues.  Let them know you're looking for work and tell them to spread the word.\n\n- Read ALL the newspapers in your city EVERY DAY!  Look online and keep your eyes peeled for advertisements when you're driving.  Go to career fairs whenever possible... every company needs secretaries so even if the fair is for engineers or doctors, get out there and give them your resume anyways!\n\n- Find out if your local government has job-search resources like job databases and interview-skill classes.  \n\nWhen you apply for a job, always dress in professional clothing.  Ask to speak to the manager, and give your resume to him/her directly.  Shake his/her hand confidently and look them in the eye.  Be prepared to say why you are the best candidate and how your background/education/skills would prepare you for work as a receptionist in their office.  Do you have knowledge or experience that would be relevant in that particular situation?\n\nIf that doesn't work, look at your skills and see how they could apply in different situations.  If you have a good phone voice and experience answering phones, you could work at a call center.  If you're got experience greeting customers you could try working retail.
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Practice what you learned.....apply as many places as you can related to your field and someone will call you, try to do voluntary work in the mean while because that looks good on your resume and keep trying to apply. Also your university can tell you the best places to go to apply for your field of interest.
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-Have a solid resume (look at good examples online) posted on the big job sites: HotJobs/Monster/etc.\n-Apply for positions you are qualified for\n-Don't expect a callback for 90% of the jobs you apply for\n-Be confident, personable and prepared when you get the interview\n\nAs always, network as much as possible with people in your profession.  'Who ya know' goes a long way.
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focus on 1 career path at once.\n\ntry things. start something.\n\nthen you'll know what goes and what doesn't, for you.\n\nyou can always change the track if it is totally wrong.\nbut, usually it isn't. you need to give dedication to something... then you'll know better.\n\nI guess.
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It is easy follow what career path you wish and see what the qualifications are for that field.  I also don't have a 4 yr. or even 2 yr. degree and haven't worked for less than 100G in 4 years.  I followed the field saw what employers are looking for and got experience in that area.  Some are certifications from third parties and even volunteering.  Ask a potential employer in the field the same question, they maybe able to tell you alternative education tracks.  Most companies accept experience in lieu of degrees.
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