feeling lost - need a career change (or start!)

[TheMD]

Hello:) In short, I'm 29 and have spent the last 6 years in an admin/bits of PR post in a very small company; this is my 1st "real" job. I've been wanting to leave for a couple of years now but have no idea what I actually want to do! I don't have a degree (had to leave at the end of year 1 due to health complications and never went back) but have great A levels.

I love the PR side of my work - dealing with clients, social media etc but every comms/PR job description I read just sounds...intimidating and overwhelming because its full time PR when currently it makes up around 40% of my job. I know I am good with clients and giving them what they want but that's it, really.

My other major skill is editing/proofreading (please don't judge by this post!). I proofread all the publicity at work and am the sole occupier of the office pedants' corner.

Does anyone have ideas on what might be suitable for me? I'm open to the idea of further training but it has to be compatible with a full-time job.

I feel like a failure, not having a "career" at my age. I don't have any children so that's no excuse. Any help is very much appreciated!

[NewbieT]

lovely reply which I got a lot from, thanks!

[CarrieDS]

If PR is 40% of your role, you could defo go 100% PR. The only thing I can suggest is giving it a go; make your CV as good as possible & speak to some recruitment agencies/ headhunters, and send your CV to any industry 'friends' if you have any (ex-colleagues) asking if they can send your CV to the relevant person. The one thing for sure, if you make steps towards your goal you are that bit closer to achieving it. Also interviews get a lot less intimidating once you have had a couple & are getting practise. Finally, most people have no idea what they are doing in new roles & many feel intimidated.... they just fake it, until they make it. Good luck!

[JaneA1]

It seems to me like you DO know what you want to do, despite saying that you don't. If you love the PR side of your work, then that is what you should be pursuing. Start from there - narrow down PR prospects and apply.