E D UCAT I O N him. With all the right support, he managed to turn things around and just last year he came in to see my students. He's now a qualified designer in Brighton. He's someone I'll never forget. Where would you like to see your career ending up? I'm really happy where I am. I know to climb the ladder would mean a move to management and I would lose the contact with students, which is what makes me tick. But my career does seem to have moved in all kinds of interesting directions, so no doubt there still may be more to come! Would you recommend your career to family and friends? * Honesty Don't pretend to be a know-it-all - students respond much better to openness and honesty. * Determination You need to have goals in sight for both yourself and your students - it's a matter of pushing through, even when the going gets tough. * Flexibility You have to be prepared for the unexpected - things rarely go to plan and if they do, I'm always slightly suspicious! More often than not, students will surprise you in the most wonderful of ways. WORDS KATE YELLAND I would, but with the proviso that you do need training. I thought I was pretty good, but completing my diploma gave me a much greater insight into the theory behind teaching and has proved so helpful. I also firmly believe that some people have a natural leaning towards teaching. At the end of the day, you have to enjoy the students' company and try to build a positive working relationship together. THREE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES JOBS & CAREERS /// 131