Transcript: Gather information about a job

Sarah McIndoe, career consultant:

Before you make any decisions about a job, the more information you can get the better. And the easiest way to find out about a job you’re interested in is to talk to as many people as you can, who are doing it right now. Get on the phone and say ‘Hi I’m really interested in training for this job but I need to know more information. Can you help with some advice?'

You could ask them about a typical day on the job. What skills and personalities are most important for the job? What they like and don’t like, and also ask them, what advice would they give someone starting out on this road?

When you’ve got all that information together you can make a decision about whether this job is right for you.