Three exciting careers for women in 2023

There are so many careers for women to consider in the modern world. Whether you’re about to start further education, looking for your first career role, or thinking about retraining – you can put your mind towards anything you want to achieve.

If you’re after inspiration, you’ve come to the right place! Here are three exciting and rewarding careers that you might want to consider.

Counselling

One of the most rewarding career paths, particularly for those who have overcome personal life experiences, is counselling. 

Professionals in this field work closely with individuals to discuss emotional and psychological issues and trauma, hopefully helping people to release their often deep-rooted burdens to live a more fulfilling life. It can be incredibly rewarding but you should also expect to be challenged emotionally and intellectually.

To work your way into a career in counselling you ideally need a relevant degree or diploma in a subject such as psychology, sociology, or criminology, with volunteering and practical training to supplement your education. It’s a highly competitive field, so making your resume stand out is essential.

Counsellors can expect to earn anywhere between £25,000 and £50,000 in employed positions, depending on their experience and level of seniority. Self-employed counsellors can earn more through private clients, which is sometimes an option for professionals as they mature in their careers. This will, of course, require more work as you will need to take care of your own tax affairs, manage your own expenses, looking for counsellor’s insurance and even set up your own website.

Human Resources

Another popular field to go into is human resources (HR). Again, this is a people-focused profession. HR specialists are challenged with managing employees and the workforce, ideally trying to get the best from both individuals and teams as a collective.

You can work your way into human resources through a few different channels – a university degree can help to make you more employable, but you don’t need particular qualifications to get your foot on the ladder. Many HR professionals gain experience and knowledge on the job and become more specialised as they develop their careers.

HR professionals can expect to start on salaries of around £18,000 if they have no prior experience, while senior officers and managers can earn upwards of £35,000. You can expect to be employed rather than self-employed for most of your career if you work in HR.

Veterinary

If you love animals then becoming a veterinarian might just be the perfect career for you. You will need to be caring, empathetic and competent to diagnose and treat unwell animals and assure their emotional owners. 

It’s not always a glamorous job and there will be very difficult moments, as there are in any medical or healthcare setting.

Vets must be educated to a degree level in a veterinary course approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Such courses typically last between five to six years, so you need to be passionate about the profession and willing to put in the hard work. 

Volunteering and practical experience are also important when it comes to employment prospects, so start building your portfolio as early as possible.

You should be earning anywhere between £30,000 and £60,000 as a qualified vet in full-time employment. Self-employment is possible if you’re a vet, but you’ll have much more to consider than simply providing the best animal care.

These are three excellent career choices for any woman to pursue, but there are plenty more options out there. Do some research and see what grabs your attention!