I don't know what Career path to take :o(

[*Princess*]

I have a Psychology BSc (Hons) 2:1 degree and I'm finding it impossible to get a job. It really sucks, spending 3 years studing really hard then bewing unable to get a job. With a 2:1 I can get on to post grad courses but I don't know what to do.

I chose Psychology as I want a career helping people. I've thought about doing nursing and becoming a social worker, but I'm just so confused I don't know what to choose for my career. I'm 23 and worried that by time I decide I'll be too old.

I'd appreciate any help at all. Thanks in advance.

[royalberkshi]

have you thought about becoming a management or leadership trainer? both are fundamentally about people and in my experience the best trainers have a thorough knowledge of psychology

[amonty1144]

If you don't mind further study, you could do a masters degree in social work and then qualify as a social worker, loads of vacancies and the moneys not bad in some areas.
Don't worry about too old, I got my degree in social work last year at the age of 39.

[*Princess*]

I'm leaing towards Social Work PG course, it takes 2 years and I think I'd stand a pretty good chance of getting a job as there seem to be a lot about. I'm not really a 'management' type of person, I'd prefer to be more hands on if that makes sense?

amonty1144 - first up good on ya for doing it at 39! Do you enjoy your job? Is it really tough? I know it's not going to be easy but people have been trying to put me off saying I'd see things I really wouldn't want to :oS I'm worried if I apply and get on a course, then I don't enjoy it, I'd have wasted everyone's time.

Arrggghhh I hate not knowing what to do!

[leanne2006]

hey 23 is well young....i qualified as a nurse at 25 yrs old....and my mum qualified at 48 yrs old!!!!

[chrissiekins]

Hey Princess, firstly - don't panic! At just 23 and with a good solid degree behind you, the world is your oyster. It's no bad thing that you're actually taking your time to decide on a career that matches your interests/abilities - after all, you'll be working hard enough at it over the nexyt40 years so good on you for pausing for thought at this stage.

Social Work is a challenging and rewarding career. You can branch into many areas post-training: outreach fieldwork, mental health etc etc. I think a lot of Universities interview for these PG courses, and they always prefer it if you have some kind of voluntary experience (though this depends on which uni you're applying to).

Remember that your degree is very transferrable, and well regarded by most sectors - not just AHP. Take your time, and do your research.

Have you looked at the LearnDirect site for inspiration? They have a database of some 3000 roles, and how to go about applying.

Good luck :o)