| Choosing the right career is a big step, particularly for young people making the transition from education to their first job. A useful structure to help with this, put forward by Chris Morley of Congreve Recruitment, is the "Five S's" - Salary, Satisfaction, Status, Security and Suitability. Individuals rank these in order of importance ,then use the result as a check when considering options. The crucial next step is to test out the theory through workplace experience. Work placements and internships clearly help, but volunteering or short-term temporary work also allows individuals to explore whether their ranking is correct, and to adjust their preferences. |
