hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 The Gov have a handy tool that after 5 or so minutes of questions will tell you what sector you should be working in. Pick one of them and answer 2 or 3 more questions and it will give you a list of specific roles. Mines was spot on with what I do (Care Sector) although did suggest I would make a decent Funeral Director. https://beta.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) Mine was just about everything excluding what I'm doing now. Edited October 8, 2020 by Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: The Gov have a handy tool that after 5 or so minutes of questions will tell you what sector you should be working in. Pick one of them and answer 2 or 3 more questions and it will give you a list of specific roles. Mines was spot on with what I do (Care Sector) although did suggest I would make a decent Funeral Director. https://beta.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Probably a conflict of interest if you take that up as a side hustle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, gjcc said: Probably a conflict of interest if you take that up as a side hustle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Everything it suggested for me was in the industry I already work in. And the only reason I’d be looking for a new career is because that industry is in free fall because of COVID regulations. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 What is this sorcery? Gigolo? Don't think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I just pressed it depends(mostly) and it got it spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, ri Alban said: I just pressed it depends(mostly) and it got it spot on. Fencer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, hughesie27 said: Fencer? Construction and trade Sport and leisure Assassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) What a load of pxxh, might well be your ideal job but do you have qualifications etc !! Edited October 8, 2020 by steve123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, steve123 said: What a load of pxxh, might well be your ideal job but do you have qualifications etc !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: It could say I could be a doctor or any number of other things but if I don't have qualifications for it what use is that ? Edited October 8, 2020 by steve123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 That seemed absolutely useless and miles off. Even when I gave extra answers it was still out by a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, steve123 said: It could say I could be a doctor or any number of other things but if I don't have qualifications for it what use is that ? Clue is in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, frankblack said: That seemed absolutely useless and miles off. Even when I gave extra answers it was still out by a long way. It's not designed to predict what sector you work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: It's not designed to predict what sector you work in. I've wasn't talking about sector - I've used my skills in many sectors, but was quite far off the category of Software Development. Edited October 8, 2020 by frankblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, frankblack said: I've wasn't talking about sector - I've used my skills in many sectors, but was quite far of the category of Software Development. What are you on about? It's not designed to reflect any role you have or had. It is designed to tell you what it thinks you would be a good match in. If it happens to get it similar to anyones job then according to the algorithm they have made some good life choices I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 minute ago, hughesie27 said: What are you on about? It's not designed to reflect any role you have or had. It is designed to tell you what it thinks you would be a good match in. If it happens to get it similar to anyones job then according to the algorithm they have made some good life choices I guess. I think I'd be a good football manager too, but I ain't going to get a job in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, frankblack said: I think I'd be a good football manager too, but I ain't going to get a job in it. I think you and steve123 are missing the point of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, hughesie27 said: I think you and steve123 are missing the point of it. No, I think we are in agreement it is pointless. I went through similar questionaires at school and one predicted I'd be a shepherd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, frankblack said: No, I think we are in agreement it is pointless. I went through similar questionaires at school and one predicted I'd be a shepherd! Predicted you'd be a good shepherd* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hmmm, circus performer, school matron or bomb disposal technician. To be fair it did also come up with my actual job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Rent boy. Business won't be good at my age and looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 An astronomer, that'll do for me in the next life. Cheers Rishi 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, steve123 said: It could say I could be a doctor or any number of other things but if I don't have qualifications for it what use is that ? Auch I don't know, there's one masquerading on JKB. Can't be that hard to shout NEXT! Edited October 9, 2020 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Carpet fitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Almost everything, so as useless as the school careers officer, who when I told them I didn't know what I wanted to do, had me look through a massive box of cards about different jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Royal Marines Officer. Not sure if they’re hiring blokes approaching 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Came up with the job I have been doing for the last 30 odd years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 9 hours ago, frankblack said: No, I think we are in agreement it is pointless. I went through similar questionaires at school and one predicted I'd be a shepherd! That is the point! Sunak has told people who have lost their jobs to re-train as something else and this little tool is giving people ridiculous suggestions. Middle aged people being advised to be boxers etc. You got the point of the tool, but missed the point of the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: Auch I don't know, there's one masquerading on JKB. Can't be that hard to shout NEXT! I went through the questions, and it simply said " dont bother, as nobody on JKB will believe you anyway" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Sooperstar said: That is the point! Sunak has told people who have lost their jobs to re-train as something else and this little tool is giving people ridiculous suggestions. Middle aged people being advised to be boxers etc. You got the point of the tool, but missed the point of the thread. I've since seen the likes of Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai post he got predicted as a Boxer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I went through it all and it said “ Don’t bother because with all these lockdowns there’ll not be many jobs left” thanks for taking the time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 A sports professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajthejambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Boxer. I'm delighted to announce I've just signed with Matchroom. Let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, bajthejambo said: Boxer. I'm delighted to announce I've just signed with Matchroom. Let's go! Put on some pounds you might get to fight Anthony Joshua before Fury does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'm sure they'll simply assign jobs to the unemployed working class. All working on the state collectivised farms as kicking out all the people that talk funny has robbed the farming sector of staff. Who needs a culture or hospitality industry when you can have everybody howking tatties instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 It came up with pimp, drug mule and contract killer for me. I'm not sure if I fancy a career change at my time in life though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Rishi announcing help for hospitality in England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Awfully vague with me, gave me 4 different options, none of which I want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 My friend trained as a programmer and is now doing very well for himself in an IT company and he got “beauty and wellbeing and animal care” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I think they're trying to tell me something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, The Old Tolbooth said: I think they're trying to tell me something The missus got brewery worker too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Almost everything, so as useless as the school careers officer, who when I told them I didn't know what I wanted to do, had me look through a massive box of cards about different jobs. Haha. I remember those boxes of cards. Looking back, some of the adults you had to deal with at school were dafter than the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Is it just me or is Rishi’s troozurs to short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I remember the school career's officer asking me what i want to do when i leave, That was around 1997 and i still can't answer that question. Might just turn back up at school on Monday and see what they say. Sit there with a full on beard. Edited October 9, 2020 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Did anyone else do "Jigcal" at school? It was a computer program (this was 1986 so you imagine how advanced it was!) that gave you guidance on careers, what a load o' pish😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Did anyone else do "Jigcal" at school? It was a computer program (this was 1986 so you imagine how advanced it was!) that gave you guidance on careers, what a load o' pish😅😅 Nut, but i remember the computing teacher taking my greenday album off me and calling her a thief infront of the class. Ended up having to stand in the corridor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: I remember the school career's officer asking me what i want to do when i leave, That was around 1997 and i still can't answer that question. Might just turn back up at school on Monday and see what they say. Sit there with a full on beard. That was me in 1981. I didn't officially leave, I just stopped going after my last exam. It's only my fear of a massive detention that's stopping me going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: That was me in 1981. I didn't officially leave, I just stopped going after my last exam. It's only my fear of a massive detention that's stopping me going back. I think we should start our own business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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