Transcript: Find out about the range of jobs within an industry

Sarah McIndoe, career consultant:

In any industry there are lots of different jobs. To find the one that’s right for you, it helps to understand what makes the whole industry tick.

Say you’re interested in fashion. Now, we all know about designers and models - but there’s much more to it than designing and wearing clothes; the fashion industry also has, buyers, merchandisers, even advertising positions.

Once you understand an industry, you can think about how your skills and abilities would fit in. You might like an apprenticeship in pattern making or tailoring. Or maybe the marketing side’s more your thing.

There are heaps of ways to be involved in any industry. You just need to find the job that’s right for you.