Where you live
Where you live
Why does this matter?
Where you live can have a bearing on your career planning. You need to take account of the local labour market, transport routes and educational provision when weighing up the options.
For example:
- Distance learning might be appropriate if you do not have a college within travelling distance or a suitable course is not available locally.
- Some types of work may only be available in specific parts of the country for example, oil-related jobs or shipbuilding.
- If you are interested in working in a department store, living in, or near, a city may offer you more choices.
What do I need to do?
Whether you are staying in your home area or planning to move, you need to find out more. Find out if the jobs or courses that appeal to you mean moving or are available on your doorstep.
- Do you want to move?
- Are you able to move?
- How easy is it to find suitable accommodation?
- Does it suit your lifestyle and priorities?
Moving to a new part of the country can be a huge upheaval whatever your circumstances. Some employers may provide incentives to potential employees to make their move easier. For example, the major oil companies will often offer attractive packages to help people move to the North East of Scotland.
