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Choosing the Perfect Career for You

Being asked to make decisions about your future career as early as 16 can be one of the most challenging parts of secondary school. However, educating yourself as to the different types of careers can be a really beneficial way to make the process somewhat simpler. In this article, we’re going to break down the 7 career clusters, which you identify with the most, and how you can use this information to choose the career path best suited to you.

Artisans enjoy practical subjects. They often display strong creativity and problem-solving skills, and may find careers in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. Designers are creatives: they are organised and pay attention to detail, and are suited to industries such as architecture, engineering, and creative design. Technologists have a tendency to excel in numerical subjects. They utilise adaptability and communication on a day-to-day basis, and may find satisfaction in computer science, software development and data science/analysis. Generators love people subjects. Interpersonal skills and confidence are key here, and may lead to jobs in tourism, entertainment, business, retail, and customer service. Informers, on the other hand, have a passion for written subjects. Careers in education, law, politics, and consultancy require their skillset in communication and leadership. Carers have an affinity for health subjects. They value teamwork and emotional intelligence, and may work in (surprise!) healthcare, support services, and consultancy. And last but not least, coordinators appreciate information subjects. Working under pressure and communication will be no strangers to those in operations, event management, and support services.


Taking a moment to think about what you enjoy is a crucial starting point in order to pick the career path best suited to you. For example, if you love history, netball, piano, mentoring, and making plans with friends, it suggests your skillset lies within teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity, organisation, and an interest in people - steering you towards the informer career cluster. This may lead you to industries such as management consultancy, marketing, teaching, journalism, and entrepreneurship - the opportunities are endless!


But remember, the clusters are not fixed, and you may find carers working in retail, or designers in hospitality. This is simply one method to help learners discover their interests and passions, and empower you to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in school, university, and your career. So, what are you waiting for? Take the official career clusters quiz here: https://thecareerclusters.com/quiz/


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