Well, you can stumble into it by taking every job that is offered to you, and eventually landing in the right spot – if you’re lucky.
OR, you could take the time to figure out what it is that you really enjoy doing – everyone is different.
There are several online services that can help you, and the RileyGuide has a collection of them at http://www.rileyguide.com/assess.html
You can also read the classic career book, “What Color Is Your Parachute.” Buy or borrow it – it’s updated every year (2007 is out now), but every edition is useful. Your local library probably has it available.
Once you’ve figured out what you want to do, look around at who is hiring people to do that. It may be the store on the corner or your city’s government.
Put together a list of potential employers. Then, call them up to ask how you get a job there. It may be through the Website, coming in and completing an application, etc.
Do what ever the “official” process for getting a job is, and also look for people you know (or for people who know people you know) who work for those employers and ask them for advice and help. Employers often have an “employee referral program” which rewards existing employees for bringing in the resume or for recommending someone for a job.
In the interview process, remember that it’s a 2-way street. Do you like them? Does it seem like a place you would enjoy working? Does it seem like a job you would enjoy doing?
Go for it – carefully. If you pick that job carefully, you’ll have a better chance of enjoying it.
I live in San Antonio and Im considering going to school to be an x-ray tech and was wondering is it hard to find a job after school? Is this field already too crowded?
Thanks!
I’m interested in getting some insight from actual MRI technicians. Are there many job openings, what is daily work like, is it boring or stressful, is it competitive, is there any safety hazards, how is pay for your area, are there night shifts? I appreciate any useful, honest information about this career field.
What exactly would you like to know?
You can find accredited schools here: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http:…
Possible prerequisites:
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Human Anatomy/Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care Professionals
English Composition I
English Composition II
Speech Communication
Introduction to Political Science
Principles of Sociology
Microcomputer Applications
Additional courses recommended: Geometry, Medical Terminology, Physics, Psychology
Was thinking of going to school for Rad Tech and am wondering what the job market is like for this occupation. I have reviewed the Labor Statistics site already, but I am hearing that the job market for RT isnt too strong since there are so many new graduates and not enough work…. TRUE??
I am going back to school this summer, but really havent decided a career. i am 26 with 2 kids and 2 stepkids, going to school for a low paying job is not realistic for me. I have to concider daycare being so expensive, and with local schools, I dont have alot to choose from. I never would of thought about radiology but now it’s what i’ve got my heart set on. What exactly does this career involve. I like hands on jobs, I couldnt imagine sitting all day doing the exact same thing over and over. Another thing is I can’t stand difficult math, (calculus, hard algebra) is this something I would have to do everyday? Please respond if this is the path you have chosen and let me know anything and everything about your job! Thanks so much!
I’m in college full time majoring in radiology and specializing in MRI and was curious whether someone already in that field enjoys their job. Is it what you expected? Can you see yourself staying with that profession until you retire?
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