“What do I want to be when I’m older?”
On this page:
- The Skillsometer will help you discover what you might like to do in the future
- The Careerometer allows you to compare the salary and working hours etc of different jobs
- I’m ready to do some research
- Local Labour Market Information
- Next steps brochure – packed with information about what it is like working in Suffolk
Use the interactive tools (Skillsometer and Careerometer) on this page and the links to useful websites to start your research.
Ready? Let’s have a go.
Skills-o-meter
Skills-o-meter can help you discover what jobs you might like to do in the future.
You will be presented with a series of statements. Select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement. You will be given suggestions of jobs linked to what you most enjoy doing. (If you are on your mobile view this horizontally).
Career-o-meter
Use the Career-o-meter to compare different jobs — salary, working hours, etc.
Click the dotted square, type in the first career that you think you may be interested in and select from the drop-down list, then add your second and third choice to see the comparison.
Widgets provided by LMI for all.
“I’m ready to do some research”
Use the links to the websites below to find out more about careers and your next steps.
The tiles below will take you to a LinkTree with even more careers resources including a link to the different sectors of work and information and resources surrounding them
Local Labour Market information
When looking for work and speaking to careers advisers you may hear the term “career and “labour market information.”
The labour market is where businesses look for workers who are able to carry out work, and where people with skills qualifications and experiences look for opportunities for work.
See the video below to find out more information about the labour market.
What next?
Take a look at the “Next Steps” brochure below, packed with information about working in Suffolk.
Page updated on October 21st, 2025 at 09:21am