JOB / CAREER CHANGE IN LATER LIFE

geek84
geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering
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Hi Folks

Most of my working life has been involved in doing admin/finance work. I am in my mid 50s now and thinking of making a change.

Where do you think I should start in choosing a different career?Should I take a skills test or talk to a careers advisor or something else.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,560 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @geek84 good question. I'd start with thinking about what you'd like to do. 😊

    We also have some employment support services who may be able to help with working things out?

    Do you have any idea of what you'd like to do for work?

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering

    Hi

    @Albus_Scope

    Yes, ideally I want to become a maths tutor but finding it very difficult to attract students.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,560 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Ah an excellent choice! How long have you been trying to get some students? I'm guessing even with adverts, it could still take a fair while to get some regulars?

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering

    Hi

    @Albus_Scope

    I've been trying to attract students since September, but no success.

    Any advice greatly appreciated.

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,778 Championing

    I have seen some online tutoring companies that are actively looking for new comers so there's a lot of scope out there.


    What are you working as now?

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hello @geek84, this website is aimed at students but has some good tips and useful links and signposting.

    Building up some reviews might be a good way to get more interest too, a lot of people use word-of-mouth recommendations for tutors. Could you look at offering trial sessions or finding more places to advertise?

  • geek84
    geek84 Scope Member Posts: 140 Empowering

    Thanks @Morgan_Scope

    I've already created an advert showing free trial lesson.

    @durhamjaide2001 I'm an online maths tutor - can you kindly give details of the companies that you are referring to?

    Thank You

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