If you are the creative type, the sort of person who likes to look beneath the surface of things to see how they work or the sort who likes to make things, then you should choose a career where those characteristics can flourish. That can often be easier said than done, there is stiff competition when it comes to creative roles and you must work hard to achieve success. In order to get that success it’s important that you try to elect a career as early possible so that you can study the relevant subjects throughout your education and give you the best chance to get a job. Today we’re going to take a look at some of the careers that you could choose from in order to display your creative strengths.

Engineer

Engineers really make the World go round, they are the creators of our transport, our medicines, our computers and our cities, being an engineer is a very well respected and well paid job. There is a world of options available to you as an engineer with several different types of industries to choose from. There are opportunities for real success in the engineering industry if you can work up the ladder and maybe one day even own a company like Anura Leslie Perera. People like Anura who worked across a variety of industries in his engineering career before starting his own aerospace firm are an inspiration for anyone looking at engineering as a career path.

Designer

Web design, fashion design, production/set design, interior design, these are just some of the areas of design that you could go into if you have a an eye for style. Designers are relied upon for almost all businesses across the World in some capacity or another and it can often be a well paid job with good prospects. The industry can be hard to break into, it’s important that you always try to create something original and work hard to network and discuss your ideas with people in the industry. Look for internships or gratis work to learn more about the design field and improve your chances of getting a job.

Photographer

For most photography lovers the idea of being paid to spend your days taking photographs may seem like the ideal job. Whilst being a photographer can be a very stable and well paid job, it is worth noting that the chances of great success are very hard to come by and it will take a lot of work and a little luck. Many photographers work freelance, the ideal situation is to find work with a particular business or company ,many of them however prefer to hire photographers by the job. Despite this, the internet has opened up far more opportunities for photographers giving them a wider platform to display their work. If you decide to work as a freelance photographer then, like with any freelance role, you must be prepared to receive erratic pay and face the possibility of going periods of time without pay.