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Planning a career and determining the path of one’s life is perhaps the most important decision a person will make in their lifetime. For many, this decision is made at the bridge between childhood and adulthood when competing pressures make it difficult to decide where one ultimately fits in the job market. It is also difficult to decipher the appropriate route in the higher education and training system best suited to one’s career choice and personal circumstances.
A good process to follow when planning a career can be viewed below:
Choosing the right qualification:
Once you have figured out what type of career your personality is suited to, the next step is to decide where to study and know what options there are available to you to achieve your qualification.
What Types of Qualifications are available?
- Degrees
- National Diplomas
- Diplomas
- Certificates
Choosing the Right Institution
After choosing your field of study, knowing where and how to obtain the most suitable qualification is the next step. Be sure that your choice of provider (university, technikon, technical college or private educational provider) is accredited with SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority), and offers recognised and accredited training.
What Options are Available?
The above guidelines are valuable when structuring a proper way forward in the pursuit of planning your dream career.
Browse the Career Advice Services site to obtain more information about valuable pillars that will properly assist in structuring and realizing your career.
