How to Narrow In on a Career Path When You Want to Try Everything

How to Narrow In on a Career Path When You Want to Try Everything When you’re a kid and you constantly change what you want to be when you grow up, it’s pretty cute and kind of funny. One day you want to be a fireman, next you want to be a doctor and the next day you want to be an acrobat. However, when you’re an adult, switching between career path ideas rapid-fire can become problematic. Your changing focus results in a lack of momentum and success in your career.  So how do you pick a career path when you want to try everything? First, jot down a list of the jobs that most commonly occur as desirable to you. Then ask yourself the following questions  to help narrow your list down to a more reasonable size! Is it really what you want? The first step is to check in with yourself. Are the things on your list what you really want? Or are they things that society or people in your life want? Focus on things that have a natural pull for you, that you find intrinsic enjoyment in, rather than the things that people in your life or society respect. For example, you may want to be a Brew Master at a local brewery but also think that it would be great to be a lawyer because your parents are lawyers. If that’s the case, you need to get to the root of what’s driving that desire. Is it really you? Or is it the people around you? Is it cool to learn, or cool to do? The second thing is to distinguish between the things that you would like to learn and the things that you would actually like to do. There’s a difference between being interested in something and wanting to do it all day, every day. For instance, say you think it would be cool to be able to manipulate someone’s body like a physical therapist. Take a moment and consider whether you want to know how to do that, or if you actually want to do it. If it’s the first, cross it off your list. What’s your underlying drive? The third thing you need to do is identify the core desire beneath your different career ideas. For example, someone may say, “There are so many things I want to do â€" I want to be an actress, a musician, a painter, and I just can’t decide. I want to do them all!” If you think about the career paths they named, there are some core underlying elements. They’re all physical, creative jobs that involve self-expression. If you have a pool of jobs, instead of starting with “which of these jobs do I want to do?” take a moment to identify what these jobs have in common. What’s the core desire that they fulfill? Once you identify that, you can more easily pick one of the careers that best meets that need. How else could you engage with an interest? Lastly, not everything you enjoy has to be a part of your career. Even if you have five different things that you want to be doing, like being an archaeologist, child therapist, nutritionist, lion tamer, or volcanologist, they don’t all need to find expression in what you do for a living. Focusing your career on your most marketable interest doesn’t mean turning your back on the other things you enjoy. They can be hobbies, extracurriculars or volunteer work. You can feed different parts of yourself with different parts of your life. Hopefully by applying these frameworks against your different career ideas, you can narrow your options down to a more reasonable size. Once you do that, you can pursue your one path whole-heartedly instead of feeling scattered trying to do so many different things. About the author:  Alison Cardy  is the  author of 5-star-rated  Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career  and  a career coach who  specializes in guiding men and women all over the world through career changes. For more information, check out her  Step-by-Step Career Change E-Course.  

12 days of careers Christmas University of Manchester Careers Blog

12 days of careers Christmas University of Manchester Careers Blog ‘On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree………’ I’m sure you all know this festive classic and although it’s great receiving gifts from loved ones at this time of year I’m not entirely sure what I’d do with a partridge, swimming swans or leaping lords (the 5 gold rings would be nice though!) If you’re searching for a job at this time of year more useful presents would be resources help you. Here are 12 gifts the Careers Service is offering you this Christmas. Vacancies to apply for Our vacancies database CareersLink is currently advertising 840 full time vacancies so get logged in now! Use the advanced search option to look for vacancies by location, employer or sector. Grad Scheme closing dates Never miss a closing date again! Why not highlight the ones that interest you in that new diary you were given. Applications Advice Working on an Application Form, CV or Covering letter? Subject to eligibility You can get advice and feedback on them through our applications advice session. Not in Manchester don’t worry you can get feedback via email. The resources and guides on our website will also help you. Self-awareness Start the New Year with a new, more self-aware you by completing Prospects career planner. It’s an online tool that helps you become more aware of the types of jobs that might suit you. Our ‘I don’t know what I want to do’ resource is a must read for anyone who well I think you can guess! Sector specific information whether you know what career you want to get into or just want to explore options our Which Career pages on our website are an ideal starting point! Careers guidance You can speak to one of our Careers Consultants to discuss your ideas and plans. If you’ve moved away from Manchester you book a telephone or in some cases a Skype appointment Please note appointments are subject to eligibility. Commercial awareness Many publications will do some kind of review of the year around this time. Read the ones related to the sector that you are interested in, you’ll gain commercial awareness that you might need to draw upon in applications or interviews. A professional network Networking is a piece of (Christmas) cake when you have a LinkedIn profile. To make sure yours impresses employers have a look at our advice on how to build your profile . You might also want to check out our previous blog post and our advice on Networking. Regional/country specific resources if you’re spending time at home over Christmas it might inspire you to search for vacancies closer to your family or it might have the opposite effect. Either way use our regional and country specific information to explore opportunitie. Psychometric tests resources These test are becoming more common with a range of employers. With all those mince pies and chocolates on offer exercise seems pointless but you could still exercise your brain over the festive period. Interview advice  with our preparing for  interviews guide and the opportunity to discuss or practice an upcoming interview there are loads of ways the Careers Service can help you secure a job. Assessment centre advice at an assessment centre you might be asked to do a range of different tasks/ exercises. Our guide goes through the things you could be faced with. If you’ve got an assessment centre coming up our presentation skills guide and in tray exercise may be of use. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all X All Graduate

6 Awesome Work Lunch Ideas - Classy Career Girl

6 Awesome Work Lunch Ideas Grabbing a quick snack or a healthy lunch while working might seem like a hard thing to do especially when you may need to find foods that are good and healthy and quick to make. Staying healthy while working is a key element to a happier and more productive life for women who work in their own businesses or those that work long hours away from home. With these great snack and lunch ideas, you’ll be able to eat smarter, pack lighter and enjoy lunch and snack time a lot more throughout the work day. 6 Awesome Work Lunch Ideas 1. Mason Jar Salads This is such a cute idea. Package your salad in a mason jar, the size of your choice, with a light dressing on the side in a small container. You can then tie the fork right to the side and slip it in your lunch bag with a drink and sides. You have a salad that was easy to prepare, put together and simple to transport without going bad before you have a chance to eat while at the office. 2. Yogurt on the Go Yogurt is great for the body and you want to make sure you get your fill of it. This can be done by packaging yogurt with fruit on top. If you would like to add a little more flavor to it, make sure to add a baggy of granola to the mix. You can place your spoon with it and take it with you on the go. Healthy and easy! 3. Veggies for the Win Cut up and baggy, or put in mason jars, a few different veggies of your choice. Carrot sticks, celery, and broccoli go great together. Prepare them for the week and stick them in the fridge. Eat them as a side with your lunch or choose to nibble on them throughout the work day. Veggies are not only healthy for you, but they are also a great way to keep your body fit and to help keep your skin looking great. This is also perfect for a boost of energy and to keep you full until lunch time rolls around. Consider a small side of ranch for dipping! [RELATED: 9 Surprisingly Healthy Foods for a Healthy Life] 4. Chicken Caesar Wraps These are delicious and healthy and go great whether you are eating at the office or just looking for a great meal to have after a great workout after work. You can purchase the tortilla shells, add Caesar dressing, lettuce, tomato, chicken, and cheese together. Roll it up, cut it in half and package it up. Pair with some of your favorite sides. Not only is this refreshing, but it is super simple to throw together and enjoy the next day. 5. Smoothies for Snacks Prepare smoothie mix and refrigerate it. This will last you a few days. You can place the smoothies in jars and sip at your leisure at work. It is a great way to boost your performance  since you will not be so sluggish from not having anything in your system. You can also add a scoop or two of protein powder for an added boost! Don’t forget the chia seeds! 6. Leftovers for Lunch If you made a delicious dinner the night before, think about packing it for the next day’s lunch. You can then enjoy something not so “lunch” like but flare it up by adding different sides or making it into something different. If you had roast chicken, make a sandwich. If you had fish, make it into a salad. Chicken and rice is always great to reheat at lunchtime and you can even toss in some steamed broccoli to make it even healthier. You can choose from endless possibilities and still enjoy dinner the next day for your lunch. Not to mention it’s a much healthier option than going out and hitting up that fast food place.

Online Careers That Work and Scams That Should Be Avoided

Online Careers That Work and Scams That Should Be Avoided Daydreaming about giving up the 9 to 5, and working from your laptop, perhaps on an exotic beach around the world somewhere? We’ve all seen those Instagram posts from friends who’ve shunned real life and have taken off to work online â€" some more successfully than others. If you are interested in living the dream, then it’s important to make sure that you’re fully prepared for it, especially before you give up your day job. Today we take you through online job scams, and how to avoid them, and then take a little look at how you can actually build a legitimate online career â€" it really is possible! Sound check incoming offers Find yourself getting headhunted for online roles via email, LinkedIn, or social media? While some of these opportunities may indeed be real, others are simply scammers. To separate the wheat from the chaff, you need to evaluate carefully. Some things to keep in mind: Does it seem too good to be true? Then it probably is. Is the pay more than your location-based job? Then it’s probably a scam. Beware of companies that require money from you to set up your own little arm of the business â€" don’t hand over any cash over the internet to anyone you don’t trust 100%, ever! Nobody gets job offers without going through interviews, so if they don’t interview you at least once, there is probably something sinister at hand. Anything that sounds like a pyramid scheme is illegal and will not get you ahead. Call center or data entry style work from home posted to job boards or Facebook groups are generally either scams or extremely lowly paid. Research the company and point of contact online to ensure they are legitimate, and the message has legitimately been sent from within the company. You can do this by copy pasting email addresses, etc. into search bars, as well as looking up scam warning sites. The majority of legitimate online job offers that will be sent to you that actually pay a wage that you could live off will be negligible. The type of jobs that are legitimate and are posted on job seeking websites will have stiff competition. The best way to start your online career, is, funnily enough, how you probably started your current career: through hard work and skills building. Your online career Do you already have a job, whether it’s full time, part time, or casual? Are you making enough to get by? Have some time up your sleeve every week in which you’re not working / studying / looking after the kids? Brilliant. Then now is the time to start building your online career. An online freelancing career is a valid and viable option â€" so long as you play your cards right. You’ll find freelance jobs posted to sites like Upwork and Fiverr. Like any other career, the more that you work at it, the bigger and better that it will become. Starting off small, when you are already doing something else first, is the best way to get off the ground. You want to see whether an online career is a viable life choice. You want to determine whether this could end up being your full time job! If you launch into an online career without any financial support [read: another job to support yourself, a partner willing to cover your expenses, or savings to live off for a while] then you will probably find yourself floundering and winding up in debt â€" not a good option! There are a range of online careers that are easier to get into than others. A great majority of them require no formal training â€" you can really teach yourself. Have a think about your current skill set â€" what are you good at? Writing? Math? Communication? Having a close look at your strengths can help to guide you towards the online career that’s best suited to you. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular profitable online career choices, and see whether they’d be a good fit. Virtual assistant What’s a virtual assistant? Well, exactly the same as a personal assistant â€" except you do all your work online. With many people now going down the online entrepreneur path online, that means that they need someone to manage their busy schedules, set up meetings, reply to emails, etc. This is where the virtual assistant comes in. While you won’t be in the office handing a client over a stack of paperwork to go over before their meeting or fetching a coffee, you’ll be expected to keep on track of incoming and outgoing communications, bookings, timetables, travel arrangements and more. Great communications and an always switched on attitude will work well for this career. Copywriter With the explosion of e-commerce and more and more people taking their shopping (and businesses) online, what this means is that someone has to write copy (the sales text) for products and services for these businesses. The owner of a business generally won’t have time to do this, so they’ll outsource their copywriting to freelancers. Could this be you? Do you think you could write compelling text that will make people want to purchase products? If so, then consider a career in copywriting. Social media manager If you’re already on social media racking up the likes and comments with your personal posts, then a career in social media management might be a good path to take. As a social media manager you might take care of creating and scheduling posts, responding to messages and interactions, commenting and adding friends, tracking social media campaigns, and more. It will probably involve chasing up potential customers for the business via social media, too. Like the virtual assistant job, this may be a role in which you’ll be required to be switched on most of the day and/or night as people expect instant communications with businesses these days. SEO specialist An SEO specialist is one role where you can do well in â€" if you make sure that you keep up with the latest advances in things like the Google search algorithm. To become an SEO specialist will require a little more training than other online professions, for the most part. It is recommended that you complete a short course in SEO and build your own website to start playing around with the settings. SEO stands for search engine optimization and it is the process of making sure that customers find a business when they’re searching online for something â€" for instance “Philippines travel tips” might uncover your travel blog around the Philippines. You might note that we’ve left out some online career choices that pop into your head when you are thinking about these things. Jobs like Instagram model / brand influencer, Twitch streaming star, YouTube makeup vlogger and even mummy blogger are difficult jobs to actually do well at and be successful in. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t give them a go if you want to â€" it’s just that the opportunity to make enough money to live off in one of these professions is slimmer. If you are thinking about giving one of these a go, it’s even more important to ensure you have a financial safety net if things don’t go the way that you’ve planned. No matter while online career path you choose to head down â€" and there are a growing number of careers available by the day â€" it will be something that you really need to work at. These things won’t just happen overnight. With the right attitude, a stable internet connection, hours to dedicate to building up your skills and client base, then who knows just how far you can go…

How to Write a Resume - Learn How to Write a Resume That Will Get You Hired

How to Write a Resume - Learn How to Write a Resume That Will Get You HiredHow to write a resume is a very important decision you need to make when you want to get a new job. This is so because it is important that you get a new job as quickly as possible so that you can avoid the humiliation of losing your job and not being able to find another one for yourself.When you want to know how to write a resume, you need to be able to master the art of copywriting. By learning the basics of the art of copywriting, you will be able to create your own unique resume. This is because there are many people who would love to get a new job but cannot write a great resume.When it comes to creating a resume, the best way to do this is to use the computer. The computer will help you learn how to write a resume so that you will have a resume that you can rely on. You need to remember that there are two sides to writing a resume. These are the content and the format.You need to think about both of the se because you can be sure that you will come up with a great resume without knowing the first thing about it. When you want to know how to write a resume, you need to first learn the basics of how to write a resume. This can be done by using an online resume service. These services will be able to help you learn the basics of how to write a resume and they will be able to help you create a perfect resume for you.A great benefit of using these services is that they have many templates that you can choose from. In fact, you will be able to get a resume that is just perfect for you. You will be able to choose between different resume formats like chronological, objective, medical and others. This is because these services have already tested all of the formats out there and they have already found the best ones.The template that you will choose depends on the type of job that you want to get. For example, if you want to get a job in the health field, you should consider using the obje ctive format. If you want to know how to write a resume, you should try to create a resume that uses the objective format since it is the most common format.When you want to know how to write a resume, you should look at the overall style. This means that you should try to look at the structure and at the layout. All of these things will help you understand how to write a resume and will also help you create one that is right for you.You should take note that not all resume services will be able to tell you how to write a resume. Some will be able to do this, while some will not.

Whats Stopping You From Growing Your Business

Whats Stopping You From Growing Your Business Photo by Alex Knight on Unsplash When you first go into business for yourself, you can be full of passion. Because there’s nothing quite like the excitement of following your dreams. You’ll be okay with the late nights, and you’ll barely feel like you’re working at all. As you build your business up, you can feel incredibly excited about what you’re doing, but after awhile, the momentum can start to slow up. Sometimes, you just hit a blank wall and you won’t always know what causes it. But when you want to be able to grow your customer base, generate more sales, and increase your profits, you have to be able to push forward. So it’s important for you to be able to break down the reasons for why you might be stuck. Here are five options that could be the case. Confidence First of all, you may find that you just don’t have enough confidence in your business. And this isn’t something that you should feel guilty about, or even let hold you back. Because sometimes, we just find that it’s hard to put you all into pushing something, just in case you fail. Even if you feel like you won’t fail, it is often easy to feel held back by your own fears. But if you want to be able to get somewhere and do incredible things, you really do have to believe in yourself. Knowledge Maybe it’s something as simple as just not having the knowledge to grow. When you don’t feel like you’re an expert enough in a particular area, then you may unintentionally hold yourself back. But if you’re worried that you just don’t enough, you have two options. You can either hire someone with that knowledge, or you can go out and research so that you learn it yourself. Either option will allow you to move forward. Connections Sometimes, you just don’t have the power to grow. But others might. If you don’t know anybody in your industry, or you’ve never connected with anybody in the past, then you may be missing out on some interesting opportunities to grow your business. So put yourself out there. Network and make some great connections in your industry and otherwise for the benefit of your businesses’ future. Resources A very viable setback can be a lack of resources. But you will then need to figure out what tools or services you need to grow, and then acquire them. Whether you need better IT consulting services to get the equipment you need, or a new business premises, you need to take action. Unless you want your growth to holt, you need to do the research and acquire the resources you need to grow. Innovation And finally, you may also be lacking in innovation, but that’s okay. You don’t have to feel like this is something that holds you back. Instead, you should look to train your brain to be more innovative. When you can start to think differently and push forward for the future, your business will largely benefit.

Made in the Navy What Royal Navy Career is Right for You

Made in the Navy What Royal Navy Career is Right for You What Navy Career is Right For You? â€" IntroductionThe Royal Navy has a vast array of career opportunities, each of which will suit individuals in different ways. A career in the navy isn’t for everyone, and not every role will be for you, but there are so many to choose from that you’re likely to find something that works for you. Today, we’re going to take a look at all of the roles available in the Royal Navy, including an outline as well as the requirements for joining. Figuring out what Navy career is right for you can be tricky. To make things simpler, we’re going to be dividing the roles into the following categories:• Engineering;• Science and Medical;• Food and Drink (Catering);• Logistics;• Communications;• Aircraft;• Weapons.The goal of this article is to help you figure out what Navy career is right for you.ENGINEERINGEngineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering â€" SubmarinerIn this role, you’ll be responsible for keeping your submarine working p roperly. You’ll have to perform difficult tasks, possibly on highly sensitive operations, ensuring that you and your crew of over 100 people are as safe and effective as possible. You’ll need to avoid detection while performing tasks, including maintaining a water purifier, air circulation system, as well as the submarine’s nuclear reactor.Salary and Perks:• £18,000 per year salary once you complete training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Extra submariner pay for each day at sea once fully qualified;• The opportunity to travel all over the world.Requirements:• No minimum qualifications necessary;• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months when applying, and under the age of 37 once you begin basic training;• Must be at least 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 157cm and have a healthy BMI (body mass index);• British citizen who has lived in the UK continuously for 5 years before applying;• Dual nationality is also acceptable.Engineering Technician â€" Weapon Engineering â€" SubmarinerThis role requires you to work with all kinds of defence technology, including some of the most high-tech weaponry in the world. The role involves working with a range of equipment, from ballistic missiles to radars. You play a significant role in the UK’s nuclear deterrent.Salary and Perks:• (see ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Requirements:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Engineering Technician â€" Marine EngineeringIn this role, you’ll be responsible for making sure that the vessels systems are maintained properly and prepared for an operation. You’ll need to come up with quick and clever ways to solve any issues with the warship that you’re serving on.Salary and Perks:• (see ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Requiremen ts:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Air Engineering TechnicianYour job as an air engineering technician is to make sure that airborne operations are all in order. You’ll work closely with advanced aircraft, maintaining them, performing inspections, and servicing, making sure that each craft is ready for action for every flight.Salary and Perks:• (see ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Requirements:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Marine Engineer (Submariner) â€" Undergraduate Apprentice SchemeThis is an undergraduate apprenticeship, which means that you’ll be paid to study mechanical and manufacturing engineering at degree level. You’ll be able to use what you learn there, as well as your training, to work in elite teams.Salary and Perks:• Starting salary of £31,100 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year ;• Extra pay once fully qualified;• Potential to earn over £45,000 per year eventually;• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, paid for by the Royal Navy.Requirements:• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34 upon entry;• 5 GCSEs between levels 9 and 4 (if you took GCSEs from 2017 onwards) or 5 GCSEs between A* and C (if you took GCSEs before 2017);• A-Levels in some kind of engineering discipline, maths, physical science, engineering, or computing. If A-Levels are taken from 2017 onwards, you need 64 UCAS points from STEM qualifications. If taken before 2017, you need 160 UCAS points;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British citizen or have dual nationality.Engineering Technician â€" Weapon EngineeringAs an engineering technician for weapons, you’ll have to maintain warships’ high-tech weaponry, making sure that it’s functioning properly and ready to go. From working with radars and other defensive systems, to wo rking with missiles, you’ll be an incredibly valuable part of the team.Salary and Perks:• (see ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Requirements:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)SCIENCE AND MEDICALBiomedical Scientist â€" Qualified/StudentThis role is focused on saving lives, whether that be while you’re in an NHS hospital or in a conflict zone. Biomedical scientists work with a medical team in laboratories, making sure that the crew is looked after and operations are successful.Qualified â€" Salary and Perks:• Starting salary of £30,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Opportunity to travel all over the world.Student â€" Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Extra pay for days spent at sea;• Potential to earn over £30,000 per year after univers ity course and training;• An undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science;• Potential to earn a masters degree.Qualified â€" Requirements:• A degree in Biomedical Science;• Membership in the Health and Care Professionals Council;• Must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, or Microbiology;• Must be between the age of 20 and 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be a British or Irish national, a citizen of a Commonwealth country who has held residence in the UK continuously for 5 years before applying, or a dual national.Student â€" Requirements:• 104 UCAS points if A-Levels were taken from 2017 onwards, 300 UCAS points if A-Levels were taken before 2017.Dental NurseDental nurses are responsible for the dental health of crews on ships, citizens in shore practices in the UK, as well as portable dental units in conflict zones. It might not sound that important, but dental hygiene and health is a vital pa rt of keeping other service-people at peak performance.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Funding for your qualifications;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• 2 GCSE grades from levels 9 to 4 if taken from 2017 onwards. 2 GCSE grades from A* to C if taken before 2017. One of these must be in English Language;• If already qualified, must be registered to the General Dental Council;• Must be at least 16 years and 9 months old when you apply, and under 37 years old at the start of basic training;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be a British or Irish national, a citizen of a Commonwealth country who has held residence in the UK continuously for 5 years before applying, or a dual national.Dental HygienistAs a dental hygienist for the Royal Navy, you’ll be working in a multitude of environments, from shore practices in the UK to aircraft carriers or warships. You’ll be running your surgery, making sure that you have supplies and that everything is kept in order to make sure that the people you see to are given the best care possible.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £30,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Funding for qualifications;• Potential to earn over £42,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• A diploma in Dental Hygiene. You need to qualify before you start training;• Registration with a General Dental Council;• Must be at least 18 years old when applying, and a maximum of 36 years old when you begin basic training;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be a British or Irish national, a citizen of a Commonwealth country who has held residence in the UK continuously for 5 years before applying, or a dual national.Hydrographic Meteorological Oceanographic SpecialistThis role requires you to use high-tech equipment â€" gathering data to give your crew all the information that they need to make sure oper ations go as smoothly as possible. The equipment under your control is used to give information about the surrounding environment, which is vital for operations on warships and aircraft carriers.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Opportunity to travel all over the world.Requirements:• Must be between the ages of 16 and 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or a dual national.Medical AssistantAs a medical assistant, you’ll be responsible for the health of your crew, whether during an operation or in day-to-day duty. On top of this, you’ll be in a rotation to work at NHS hospitals on-land when you aren’t deployed or on a shore base. You’ll get the opportunity to work in a number of different environments, picking up incredible skills across specialisations.Salary and Perks:• (See ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Hydrographic Meteorologi cal Oceanographic Specialist’ above)Requirements:• Minimum age of 16 years and 9 months when applying, and under 37 years old when beginning basic training;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, a citizen of the Commonwealth living in the UK continuously for 5 years before applying, or a dual national.Medical Assistant â€" SubmarinerThis position is similar to the Medical Assistant position described above, but you’ll be doing your job on a submarine. You could be isolated from a warship or shore for extended periods of time, meaning that it’s up to you to make sure that you and the rest of the crew are healthy.Salary and Perks:• (See ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Hydrographic Meteorological Oceanographic Specialist’ above)Requirements:• (See ‘Requirements’ for ‘Medical Assistant’ above)Mental Health Nurse â€" StudentJust as it’s important for on board medics to keep everyone in peak physical condition, it’s v ital to have mental health specialists making sure that service people are mentally prepared for duty and life. The student path for this role involves earning a qualification that will have you ready for the role.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year once qualified;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £31,000 per year after training and university;• Paid to study at university;• 0% interest on the House Purchase Scheme.Requirements:• 104 UCAS points at A-Level if taken in 2017 or later. Prior to 2017, 280 UCAS points at A-Level are required;• 3 GCSE grades between 9 and 4 if taken in 2017 or later. Prior to 2017, 3 grades between A* and C are required;• Must be between the age of 17 years and 6 months and 36 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Mental Health Nurse â€" QualifiedThis i s similar to the ‘Mental Health Nurse â€" Student’ role discussed above, but you’ll be entering at a qualified level. This means that you’ll already have got the degree required to perform the role, but you’ll still have to do basic training.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £31,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £50,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Bsc/Msc or a BA in Adult Nursing;• RGN/RN (Adult) on sub part 1 or sub part 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or a Registered Nurse Mental Health on sub part 1 or sub part 2 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council;• Must be between the ages of 20 and 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Naval Nurse â€" QualifiedNaval Nurses ensure that those under their care are in good condition, whether that’s in a NHS hospital on shore, delivering humanitarian aid during a crisis, or assisting your crew on board. Not only this, but you’ll also be responsible for the supervision of less experienced medical personnel. This path to becoming a Naval Nurse requires already possessing a relevant degree.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £31,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £50,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• (See ‘Requirements’ for ‘Mental Health Nurse â€" Qualified’ above)Naval Nurse â€" StudentThis is similar to the ‘Naval Nurse â€" Qualified’ role discussed above, but will involve you studying for a degree as well.Salary and Perks:• Salary of up to £18,000 per year while studying;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £31,000 per year eventually;• 0% interest on the House Purchase Scheme.Requirements:• (See ‘Requirements’ for ‘Mental Health Nurse â€" Student’ above)Operating Department Pr actitioner â€" QualifiedAs an ODP, you’ll be responsible for saving the lives of fellow crew members and other service people. Working in the surgical theatre, you’ll be part of a team that delivers live-saving surgery all over the world. This is the qualified route to becoming an ODP, meaning you’ll already need to appropriate degree before applying.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• If taking A-Levels in 2017 or later, 88 UCAS points including two non-overlapping subjects are required. If you took your A-Levels before 2017, 220 UCAS points are required;• Must have a DipHE or a BSc in Operating Department Practice;• Must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council;• Must be between the ages of 20 and 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Operating Department Practitioner â€" StudentThis is similar to the qualified ODP role, but you’ll have to study for a relevant degree as well as complete training.Salary and Perks:• Salary of up to £18,000 per year while studying at university;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £31,000 per year after university and initial training;• 0% interest with House Purchase Scheme.Requirements:• If taking A-Levels in 2017 or later, 88 UCAS points including two non-overlapping subjects are required. If you took your A-Levels before 2017, 220 UCAS points are required;• If taking GCSES in 2017 or later, 2 grades between 9 and 4 are required (including English Language and Maths). If you took your GCSEs before 2017, 2 grades between A* and C are required;• Must be aged from 17 and a half up to 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Radiographer â€" QualifiedAs a Radiographer, you’ll be responsible for making sure that the Royal Navy personnel around you are diagnosed properly, making use of CT and ultrasound scanners â€" as well as other medical equipment. You’ll be working in a variety of environments, from rotation in an NHS hospital, to on board Royal Navy vessels, to deployment in crisis areas. This route into the radiographer role requires you to have already studied the relevant degree before applying.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £30,000 after completion of initial training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;Requirements:• Must possess a BSc or MSc in Diagnostic Radiography;• Must be a member of the Health and Care Professions Council;• Minimum age of 20 years old, maximum age of 36 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be Brit ish or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Radiographer â€" StudentThis is similar to the ‘Radiographer â€" Qualified’ role outlined above, with the exception that this route includes completion of a relevant degree.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £30,000 per year after university and initial training;• 0% interest with House Purchase Scheme;• A BSc in Diagnostic Radiography upon graduation.Requirements:• If taking A-Levels from 2017 onwards, 120 UCAS points including two non-overlapping subject areas are required. If A-Levels have been taken before 2017, 300 UCAS points are required;• If taking GCSEs from 2017 onwards, 5 grades between levels 9 and 4 are required, including English Language and Maths. If GCSEs were taken before 2017, 5 grades between A* and C are required;• Must be aged from 17 and a half up to 36;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.FOOD AND DRINK (CATERING)ChefBeing a chef in the Royal Navy is nothing like being a civilian chef. Sure, you’ll need to know how to cook, but catering on board a vessel goes beyond that. The situation will vary from cooking nutritious meals to keep crew members at a physical and mental peak, to cooking high-end cuisine for politicians and other VIPs.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Receive funding for necessary qualifications.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or I rish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Chef â€" SubmarinerThis is similar to the above Chef role, but you’ll be performing your duties on a submarine. You’ll have to make sure that your crew is well-fed on a day-to-day basis, so that they can do their jobs properly.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• £5,000 upon earning your ‘Dolphins’;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Extra pay for days spent at sea once fully qualified.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.HospitalityAs a member of the Hospitality team, you’ll be responsible for looking after personnel and diplomats alike. This is because many alliances between nations and organisations are created and prolonged by the Royal Navy, whether on board a vessel or on shore. You’ll be responsible for making sure that guests and personnel are comfortable and looked after.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Hospitality â€" SubmarinerOn a submarine, the Hospitality role is slightly different as you’ll oversee the wardroom. Other than this, your role will be quite like tha t of Hospitality staff on a warship: making sure that dignitaries and crew alike a comfortable.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• £5,000 upon earning your ‘Dolphins’;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Extra pay for days spent at sea once qualified.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.LOGISTICSSupply Chain LogisticianThis role involves being responsible for ensuring that supplies are being sent to the right places. Without people fulfilling this role, service people wouldn’t be fed well or equipped properly to do their job.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Supply Chain Logistician â€" SubmarinerThis is similar to the above Supply Chain Logistician role, but you’ll be required to perform your duties on a submarine. You’re responsible for making sure that the submarine is stocked with all of the equipment and other supplies necessary for it to function at its peak, as well as everything required for your crew to live and serve on board.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• £5,000 upon earning your ‘Dolphins’;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Poten tial to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Extra pay for days spent at sea once qualified.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Writer LogisticianAs a Writer, you’ll be responsible for Human Resources (HR) on board the vessel. You’ll have to take care of financial and legal matters, as well as paying attention to the performance of crew members to see who’s ready for promotion.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Qualifications paid for.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when be ginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Writer Logistician â€" SubmarinerIn this role, you’ll be dealing with everything that a Writer on a warship does, but with the added responsibility of working in the Silent Service. While on a submarine, you’ll learn how to control the submarine, control damage sustained to the vessel, and organise special forces for deployment.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• £5,000 upon earning your ‘Dolphins’;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually;• Extra pay for days spent at sea once qualified.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on e ntry;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.COMMUNICATIONSCommunications and Information Systems Specialist â€" SubmarinerIn this role, you’ll be using advanced radio and satellite equipment with command centres off-vessel. You’ll have to communicate with command regularly, making you a centrepiece in a tactical operation. You’ll also need to be able to do this without detection, meaning that you’re responsible for the safety of others and the success of operations.Salary and Perks:• £18,000 salary per year;• 6 weeks paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year;• Opportunity to travel all over the world.Requirements:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Communications and Information Systems SpecialistThis role requires you to perform routine maintenance on c ommunications and intel-gathering equipment. You need to ensure that messages being sent to and from your vessel are undetectable and cannot be intercepted. Off-vessel command relies on communication systems to coordinate with your crew, so you are absolutely vital.Salary and Perks:• (see ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Requirements:• (see ‘Requirements’ for ‘Engineering Technician â€" Marine Engineering’ above)Communications TechnicianAs a Communications Technician, your job is to help gather intelligence that is paramount to the success of operations as well as day-to-day duty. You need to be able to analyse data thoroughly and under time constraints so that missions are as successful as possible. In a sense, you’re the eyes and ears of the vessel you’re working on.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £32,000 per year even tually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 16, maximum age of 36;• If you’re taking GCSEs in 2017 or later, you need English Language and Maths at grades between 9 and 4. If you took your GCSEs before 2017, you need English Language and Maths at grades between A* and C;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Aircraft ControllerIn this role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and directing air movement around the site you’re deployed at. You’ll have to coordinate with pilots and other air crewmen to ensure that jets and helicopters are moving as safely and efficiently as possible.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Time and funding to study GCSEs, A-Levels, and higher education;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 yea rs and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.AIRCRAFTAir CrewmanAir Crewmen work in teams on Merlin helicopters, taking part in operations as well as day-to-day duties. You’ll be sent on all kinds of missions, including surveillance and combat. After joining the Royal Navy as an Air Crewman, you’ll be streamed further into one of two roles: Anti-Submarine or Commando.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• If you’re taking GCSEs in 2017 or later, you need 2 GCSEs at grades between 9 and 4. If you took your GCSEs before 2017, you need 2 GCSEs at grades between A* and C;• You must s core highly on the Flight Aptitude Tests (FATs);• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Naval Airman â€" Survival EquipmentIn this role, you’ll be tasked with making sure that the equipment used by fellow personnel is in working order. This equipment tends to be sensitive and vital for safe operations. This means that you’re contributing to the success of any mission, even though you aren’t serving on the frontline.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;†¢ Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Naval Airman â€" Aircraft HandlerAs an Aircraft Handler, it’s your responsibility to ensure the safety and security of aircraft when they aren’t in the air. Working with jets and helicopters, you’ll be expected to perform your duties in all kinds of environmental and tactical conditions. Essentially, it’s up to Aircraft Handlers to work with flight crews to make sure that jets are secure and ready to go.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and h ealthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.WARFAREWarfare SpecialistWarfare Specialists are responsible for using technology to identify targets and threats. A lot rests on your expertise, as you’ll need to run operations or even control weapons themselves. This means that your decisions and actions will decide the outcome of operations and conflicts â€" whether you or your enemy is defeated.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 16 years old, maximum age of 36 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.Mine Warfare SpecialistYour job as a Mine Warfare Specialist will be to keep the routes taken by Royal Navy vessels clear of mines, so that they can continue to travel safely. This is vital not only for armed forces, but for civilian ships too, as having fewer mines in the sea makes travel safer. You’ll use equipment to detect mines, and then coordinate with mine clearance teams.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 16 years old, maximum age of 36 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or dual national.Warfare Specialist Tactical â€" SubmarinerIn this role, you’ll need to use highly sophisticated technology radars in order to identify threats and targets. On submarines, you’ll be part of the Silent Service, so you’ll have to be discreet whilst handling sensitive information. The intel you gather will inform the decisions of your superiors, meaning that you need to be on the b all at all times.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• £5,000 upon earning your ‘Dolphins’;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Extra pay for days spent at sea when qualified;• Potential to earn over £48,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 15 years and 9 months upon application, must be under the age of 37 when beginning basic training;• Minimum age of 16 years old on entry;• Minimum height of 157cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or dual national.Warfare Specialist Sensors/Sonar â€" SubmarinerIn this role, you’ll need to be able to use all kinds of equipment to gather information on the environment, as well as oceanographic conditions around the vessel. During operations, you’ll be using these skills and technology to identify, target, and track adversaries. You’ll become an expert in underwater acoustics, allowing you to keep the submarine as ‘silent’ as possible whilst also being able to function full y.Salary and Perks:• (See ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Warfare Specialist Tactical â€" Submariner’ above)Requirements:• (See ‘Requirements’ for ‘Warfare Specialist Tactical â€" Submariner’ above)Mine Clearance DiverBeing a Mine Clearance Diver involves learning two different skills, and using them together. First, you’ll learn to be an expert diver, meaning that you can explore the ocean underneath the surface. Secondly, you’ll be trained in the disposal of mines, allowing you to deactivate or safely destroy otherwise dangerous devices. Combined, you’ll be able to coordinate with Mine Warfare Specialists, traverse the sea, then identify and dispose of mines. It’s a tough role, but an absolutely vital one to the safety of those on board Royal Navy vessels.Salary and Perks:• (See ‘Salary and Perks’ for ‘Warfare Specialist Tactical â€" Submariner’ above)Requirements:• Minimum age of 18 years old, maximum age of 32 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5 cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or dual national;• Preference is given to those with prior diving experience, but this isn’t a formal requirement.Seaman SpecialistAs a Seaman Specialist, you’ll be working directly with the vessels that you’re deployed on. You’ll be responsible for all sorts of tasks, such as navigating, steering, working as a lookout, communications, and bringing your ship into port.Salary and Perks:• Salary of £18,000 per year after training;• 6 weeks of paid holiday per year;• Potential to earn over £32,000 per year eventually.Requirements:• Minimum age of 16 years old, maximum age of 36 years old;• Minimum height of 151.5cm and healthy BMI;• Must be British or Irish national, Commonwealth citizen living in the UK for 5 continuous years before applying, or dual national.ConclusionNow you can see all of the roles that the Royal Navy has to offer newcomers. Hopefully, this means that you can figure out what Navy career is right for you . Check out our expert tips on how to join the Royal Navy once you’ve decided on a Navy career which is right for you. This entry was posted in Armed Forces, Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. 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