P656 Teletext 656 Jul30 02:45:10 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FOLLOW IN THE FAMILY FOOTSTEPS? Dear Mike I am 22 and have the chance to take over the family insurance business. Although I have a BTEC National in Business Studies, I'm not sure that is what I really want to do. I need advice about my next step. David, Buxton, Derbyshire cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Working Up 657 Jobs index 640 COUNTING THE COST p674 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jul30 02:44:21 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FOLLOW IN THE FAMILY FOOTSTEPS? Mike replies Try to get some guidance from your local careers service. Some offer advice to adults. There are also private career guidance agencies who offer advice. Try looking in the appointments section of the quality njwspapjrs. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jul30 02:31:16 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FOLLOW IN THE FAMILY FOOTSTEPS? Mike replies You must clarify your uncertainties before taking your next step. Many careers services offer computerisjd interest guides. These help you by giving suggestions of fields of work for you to consider. Some services also offer aptitude assessments to reveal your strengths and weaknesses. cont... ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jul30 02:41:42 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FOLLOW IN THE FAMILY FOOTSTEPS Mike replies If thjsj services are not available for adults from the careers service in Derbyshire, try a private agency. With your current qualifications, you could consider developing your skills through higher education. But hurry if you want to get in for autumn 1995. Your local library or college will have application details. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? MIKE REGRETS THAT HE IS UNABLE TO ANSWER ANY PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE Kick Start Education On-Line TV Plus