Roman
Academy Career
Guide
This is a very exciting time of year when the flowers begin
to bloom and optimism does as well. The
days are longer and the daylight gives the impression that we actually have
more time in each day.
We bask in the extra time for dreaming, planning, building
new skills and assessing new goals.
While the world continues to evolve and automation causes
many vocations to become obsolete-there are several trades that continue to
develop and promise to remain for a long time to come.
While technology will surely enhance how we paint a room,
repair a faucet or an automobile-we still need our hands and expertise to apply
the service.
This continues to remain true of the creative fields-where
the reward is in the handiwork and innovation of a project we can feel from
start to finish.
Who can argue the satisfaction of the development of a
landscape or hairstyle as it unfolds from its inception to completion?
With this in mind, consider how the current marketplace
demands that our workforce thinks at the speed of sound and can multi-task,
collaborate and solve problems at the blink of an eye.
With the availability of internet on our phones, tablets and
computers, we surely have live data at our fingertips as soon as the question
or thought occurs.
Keeping that sense of urgency and freshness in our data
stream undoubtedly provides the ability to enhance our creativity and aid in
the development of our given careers.
When researching a new career or career change one must consider
that we can expect to work longer that our ancestors as it may take longer to
store up the funds to live the golden years.
In other words, plan to choose a career that you enjoy today and can
find ways to take pleasure in for years to come.
We’ve all read that when you choose a career you love~you’ll
never work a day. Love what you do and
it will reward you in return.
Consider a career that has an extended career path to
accommodate your longer work-life. Once
you have completed training and begun your path to success, consider using the
skills of the branding executive who knows how to engage and connect to make
the most of your career.
Most trade schools have a placement department; however,
your destiny and success are most closely related to what you do with your
trade skills and your ability to create your own ‘buzz’.
Today is the ‘do-it-yourself’ marketing, promotion, branding
and networking generation.
Notwithstanding that you can’t blog yourself to success-it surely can
get the word out about your expertise.
Today, one may find that the trades which encompass
technology, service or time-honored ‘soft skills’ will take the place of some
traditional vocations.
When assessing a new career consider:
1. the
level of interest you have in the field
2. the
hours required to build a business and maintain a clientele.
3. what
cycles have you seen the business withstand (i.e. some service businesses are
considered ‘recession-proof’ because they can withstand a down economy while
others require you to prepare for worst when the economy takes a turn)
4. what
path will you take and how far will you advance?
5. what
are the features and benefits of the field?
6. the
required cash investment and if any grants or loans are available.
7. how
long is the training and how long before you can begin servicing clients?
Once you have decided on the new career you wish to pursue,
interviewing others in the field to learn the ups and downs of the field will
help solidify your choice. Carefully analyze and expect to read between the
lines, however, as many who are just ‘burned out’ may not provide the most
enthusiastic review. A good idea is to
interview several instructors and schools before making a final decision.
Look for a personable atmosphere, the ability to convey
information in a creative and lively fashion, extra curricular classes and of
course, their placement policy.
Set an appointment to speak with a counselor to ask about
accreditation and financial aid as you budget for your schooling.
Once you have made your decision, plan to jump in with both
feet and devour all information you can about the profession. The more you immerse yourself in the subject
matter, the sooner you will begin developing your expertise as well as attracting
attention and starting the branding process.
Whether starting a new career or changing from another –
your success depends largely on how much of yourself you plan to invest in
perfecting your skills and your outlook.
You will undoubtedly experience some missteps along the way
and at those times remember what Thomas Edison said about his failures leading
to the successful completion of the light bulb. He said “I have not failed; I’ve just found
10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Keep a positive attitude and a humble heart and you will
indeed enjoy lifelong success in your chosen field.
Roman Academy of Hawthorne, NJ
is celebrating its 50th year educating students in the cosmetology
field. A fulltime NJ Cosmetology student
is on their way within the first 600 hours and able to work fulltime once they
have completed the 1200 hour course.
More information regarding
financial aid, course outlines and placement assistance is available at a
Personal Career Planning appointment, by visiting: www.romanacademy.net or by calling:
973-423-2223.
