What kind of job should I get?

Question

I need a career change but I don't know what to do.

I don't have a college degree.

My interests are:

Event planning

Writing

Reading

Movies

Traveling for business meetings in other states (but only maybe once a month)

Wearing business casual clothes

Work a day job Monday through Friday- no weekends

I do not like:

Cold calling

Sales calls

Marketing products

Selling things

I hate being bored, I want something that keeps me busy all day

Don't want to be on my feet 8 hours or sitting at a desk in front of a computer for 8 hours. I'd like a nice combo of both

I don't want to work on commission

I don't want to work in a nursery or daycare (though I do like kids)

I'm good at:

speaking in public

creative writing

making appointments/scheduling

putting together facts about an item

teaching people what I know

Helping them learn about something

I'm not good at:

organizing

dealing with angry customers

cleaning up after people

editing other people's work

Working with animals

Can you suggest a career for me?

Answer 1

How old are you? I would recommend going back to college and getting a degree in one of these many things you love.

Answer 2

For someone without a college degree, you sure are picky about what job you want. Don't want to sit, but don't want to stand all day. Hospitality and management is a good choice, as well as an administrative assistant. Some businesses will cover the cost of night classes if you wanted to improve your educational aspect.

Answer 3

Try a position in the high end hotel business.  With your strengths, there are various avenues for you to pursue.

Answer 4

college professor

event planner

marketing manager

human resources manager

journalist

Answer 5

How about building inspector or real estate appraiser? These only require a few courses, I believe, and the courses are much more affordable than college. There's a mix of going out to houses and other buildings, and desk work where you write up your findings. You could work for a government agency, a company that does inspections or appraisals, or have your own business.

You could get a certificate in technical writing by taking one course, no degree required (although it is preferred). Granted, this is all desk work.

You say you're good at event planning but not at organizing. Sure you have to be good at organizing to be an event planner? The reason I bring it up is to suggest office management. You'd need good organizational skills, though.

Check the civil service jobs for your state and local area, also Federal jobs. There are many that require passing a test, not necessarily a degree. For example, welfare caseworker sometimes requires a degree and sometimes does not.

How about working the front desk of a hotel? Some hotels require a degree in hospitality services, but many do not. They may offer tuition benefits if you do want to go to school, and there's the chance to move into hotel management. Conceivably there would also be the chance for some travel.

You'd probably need a bachelor's degree for these three:

Corporate trainer is one idea. You'd maybe give new employee orientations, train people on the company software or skillsets, etc. You'd maybe design (write) the training course and materials yourself. Most of it would be in office, but some might require travel to another site.

HR/corporate recruiter is another idea. You'd find people who fit your company's job openings, schedule interviews for them, send out the offer letters, etc.

You don't mention technology at all, but to some extent, technology implementation would be a fit. You'd be part of a team that installs, sets up and tests new computer systems or software for a company. This often requires travel though, and in some industries it isn't 9-5. But you sure would be absorbed all day!