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Help plan my future job, I`m totally clueless

Hello I`m 17 years old not in a college and I failed the two GCSEs I attempted even though I knew I would inevitably fail them but I tried. All I am asking is to start planning my life and some ideas for careers or education.

From these points can you suggest a career I may be good at?

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. I am good at speaking to people and communicating ideas

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. I am bilingual

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. I like to persuade people

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. I do not want to go to university, it`s a waste of time and money I could spend on a house or driving lessons

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. I`m not very good at maths

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. I have basic computer skills

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. I want to do a job that benefits people

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. I want a job that`s in high demand so employers will have a higher chance of choosing me

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. I can cook/learning to cook and food hygiene course.

Considering army reserves, car saleswoman, chef, shop assistant.
Thanks very much.

Reply 1

Monklithemonkey

Hi, Although its not very related to your points, my friend failed 3 GCSEs and did a law apprenticeship. She finished it in 2 years and just got hired by a top law firm ! She really loves it so i would consider doing something like that

Reply 2

VaBook7

Perhaps hotel receptionist? Especially if you're bilingual/ good at communication as it helps people and you don't really need maths/ exceptional computer skills. Otherwise I'd say have another go at some GCSEs such as GCSE hospitality or just english or smth as that will definitely help with any career you want :smile: