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Are there related fields in the welding industry that I may want to look into?
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Jan Hodges Coville, M.S, CCC, GCDF
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Hello Luis,
This is a good question. When you are exploring a potential career, think about the things that attract you to it in the first place. If you are interested in welding, it may be because you like to make and/or fix things, and enjoy seeing a tangible result of your efforts. Perhaps you enjoy the idea of working somewhat independently, in a flexible environment. Once you have identified the appealing aspects of the first potential career, you can then focus your research on other roles that would also provide those things. For example, you might be equally or even more interested in working as a carpenter, auto mechanic or landscaper. The main thing is to assess your skills and interests, then examine a spectrum of career paths that might align with that. And - don't forget your values! You can take free assessments that will help you with this by going to
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This is a good question. When you are exploring a potential career, think about the things that attract you to it in the first place. If you are interested in welding, it may be because you like to make and/or fix things, and enjoy seeing a tangible result of your efforts. Perhaps you enjoy the idea of working somewhat independently, in a flexible environment. Once you have identified the appealing aspects of the first potential career, you can then focus your research on other roles that would also provide those things. For example, you might be equally or even more interested in working as a carpenter, auto mechanic or landscaper. The main thing is to assess your skills and interests, then examine a spectrum of career paths that might align with that. And - don't forget your values! You can take free assessments that will help you with this by going to
Career OneStop, online. https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/explore-careers.aspx
Jan
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Welding inspecting is a great career. My dad started out as a welder, worked his way into welding inspection and then eventually ended up being a Quality Assurance Manager overseeing welding projects for big oil/gas companies. The key is getting the basic welding skill sets, working/practicing until you are good at it, and then being able to inspect other's work. Look for jobs in Quality Control/Welding/pipe fitting and you can read about what they do. The key to a good career is taking small steps over and over until you build on your experience (in my opinion).