So, you have been rocking the same job for a couple of years now. You are beginning to drag your feet every day to work and have little or no motivation. You have that nagging feeling that there is something more, something else better suited to you. It could be time for a career change. Here at Adzuna HQ is South Africa we have trawled our thousands of advertised jobs to come up with a few exciting career move prospects.
1. Find a job in Healthcare, Social Care or Nursing
Tired of sitting in front of a screen for 9 hours a day, only communicating via email and instant chats and longing for a more rewarding job. This option could be the change you have been looking for. A career in healthcare, social care or nursing is not only hugely rewarding, but involves plenty of human interaction and has potentially flexible hours. Today, many organisations focusing more attention on social care. If you are interested in meeting new kinds of people and helping to give back to society, this is a very rewarding career choice.
2. Explore your Creative Side
Everyone has a creative side, no matter how big or small. Just because you can’t paint a Picasso-esq masterpiece does not mean that you should not consider a job in the creative industries. There are so many different options to choose from. Exploring your creative side is opening the doors to inspiration. Here are just a few options we found on Adzuna.co.za:
Also it is important to remember that these types of jobs could work well with other career options. You could still work in IT or Accounting if that is your background, but switch to a creative industry. This way you are involved in the industry that interests you while still playing to your skill set.
3. Kick Start You Career in Food and Fitness
Starting a career in the food and fitness industry could be simply transforming your hoppy into a career. This type of job will take you away from your desk, keep you active and constantly meeting new people. If you are a real foodie who loves nothing more than sampling and testing new recipes, kickstart your career as a food writer, food photographer, working for a foodie magazine, start an Instagram account, become a nutritionist… the list is endless. If you love the hours you spend in the gym each week, consider becoming a personal trainer. This could be anything from working with private clients to running classes in your local gym, or perhaps even organising fitness retreats.