So, you have set out. Bright eyes & Heart filled with hope and ambition. As with any career choice, choosing to become a train conductor is a big one and it’d require you sit through your options, check to see if it’s the best way forward for you.
Career choices aren’t easy, but they are choices that you must make. Before you think of applying to become a train conductor in the U.K, here are a few things you should note:
It always starts with you
We always like to say,
“It’s not about the career path, the job, or the industry. It’s always about you”
Stop to think and reflect about your goals, interests, and consider all relevant career paths that are best suited for you (note that we didn’t say “possible career paths” – which could be absolutely any career path really).
Don’t fall into the pressure of becoming a train conductor because that friendly neighbourhood uncle told you to, or because your friend applied. Don’t even do it because it seemed “cool” or “hot” – depending on how you put it.
Do it only if you think it best aligns with your career goals.
Love it, or don’t do it
You’d be waking up and going to work for a major chunk of your life. As such, your career choice is deeply interlinked with doing what you love. You can become a train conductor or an account. You can apply to become a stock trader or choose to teach at a local school. With so many career options, it could be a nightmare just to decide.
So, we make it simple: decide to become a train conductor only if you love it enough to do it for the rest of your life (at least potentially).
If you love it enough, you cans top calling it a job.
Stand out from the crowd
Like you, there would be thousands of hopefuls in the U.K who would apply to become a train conductor. Some of them end up joining us here too. Nevertheless, there’s competition everywhere and that’s good news for you. All you have to do is to prepare to standout.
How exactly, you ask?
Put in as many hours of training as you can. Do internship passionately as if the entire railroad industry depends on you. Showcase your skills where you can.
You can also standout but deviating from the norm and engaging yourself with opportunities where you can practice leadership – for instance, start a local community.
