Liss Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 (edited) Okay, we've been having these mentoring sessions with the Senior Members of staff at school recently, and they're all about which kind of careers suit us both academically and socially. Like if our personality type suits a kind of job, and if we'd have the ability to get the qualifications we need for that... Sooo....what are your ideas on careers in science? I've been told that I really could have an aspiring career in science of some sort, and I've got no idea what kind of scientific field I want to go into.... ;) So....what are people's opinions??? :D Edited September 22, 2005 by Liss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 the idea being you choose a career YOU want as opposed to what t-f wants duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I think hes just trying to find out his options. Won't your school have more info on this sort of thing than us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liss Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 They've given me some, yeah, and it's really helpful, and it's not just about choosing a career I want, I was wondering how you guys all chose, like whether you did careers advice, and if you did further education and stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I just knew what i wanted to be, now i'm working towards it and curently doing a-levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Well 'science' is so broad. You can either go physics, biology or chemisty routes as you'll know. Think what you're good at, something you excel in, and something that you'd actually want to study for 3-4 years at uni without being a chore. You could always go down the geo-science route aswell; geography based subjects like geology, oceanography, geo-physics, bio-chemisty. The list is endless, so maybe you wanna refine your 'science' catagory a little? At the end of the day do something you enjoy, and will continue to enjoy for pretty much the majority of your life. No point doing a subject for the sake of it, enjoy it! Hope that helps a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Go into forensic science. 2 of my mates are doing it and love it Just a thought :sleeping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme_biker0 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 My friend's a scientist, works with oils from trains, ships n stuff. Says its quite good and it sounds pretty interesting. He's not getting paid a lot, he said around £10k but he is getting trained on the job towards certain qualifications. He didn't go to university, and that is by no means a requirement for the career path, just depends at what level you want to enter. Although I have another friend I just remembered who's a graduate in biology and now works testing soil sampleis is earning 14k from being a newly qualified graduate. I was into science and maths at school, got straight A's at A levels in maths physics and chemistry but decided not to go to university. It is not the great path to wealth and a career it once was, although a lot of doors ARE opened by a decent degree like physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I wish I knew what I wanted to do for a job when I was at school......actually, scrap that, I wish I knew what I wanted to do NOW at 21!! :sleeping: Cant think of any jobs I would like to do. My Brother is a doctor in chemestry. at his first job he was earning 27K. Its VERY hard though, the stuff is soo complex I dont understand anything he says about it B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liss Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Go into forensic science. 2 of my mates are doing it and love it Just a thought :) Yeah, I was thinking about forensic science, cos I like that kinda thing... I know what qualifications I need, it's at least a C in Science, (but I'm doing Triple Science so we get an individual GCSE for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, so that's kind of an advantage) and you need decent Maths and English grades, and then you need an A Level in at least one science... Forensic Science is really interesting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 (edited) I know what qualifications I need, it's at least a C in Science, (but I'm doing Triple Science so we get an individual GCSE for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, so that's kind of an advantage) and you need decent Maths and English grades, and then you need an A Level in at least one science... Surely to go to a-level with that science you'll need a b in it, but it's best to aim as high as possible. Edited September 23, 2005 by Urpedigreechumdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 All I can say is don't go into analytical chemistry. I spent 2 1/2 years in a lab and had started looking for a new career after just 6 months. The work is not only dangerous (handling carcenogenics and other toxic shite every day) but extremely repetitive and the money is terrible, I was on just over £11,000 when I left and the max pay for the company was £16,500!! Of course money's not everything but you'll need enough to live. Oh and if you take A levels go to uni, sounds stupid but I walked into my job after sixth form and it made A Levels seem like a waste of time, having said that i'm now at uni doing an aircraft engineering degree for which A levels were essential. Most people never know what they want to do so I wouldn't worry about it. I'm not certain I want to be in the aviation industry but the degree will give me more options. The only way you'll find out what is right is by doing the job, try and get work experience in areas you are interested in or visit companies that do that kind of work and see what you think. The most important thing to remember is that you don't have to find a career straight away. Companies won't look down on you for having multiple jobs on your CV (unless they're for silly short amount of time), it shows you're versatile and they no longer expect people to stay with them for life. Sorry I went on a bit but I hope what i've said will be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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