Starting a new career can be difficult because you may not know where to begin looking at fresh possibilities.

If you think that you are likely to spend around a third of your life doing work, then you will realise that it is vital to select a job that is both challenging and rewarding in equal measures.

An increasing number of people are looking at starting a new career in the trades industry because there are plenty of qualification plumbing courses available that will set you on your way to becoming an experienced construction worker.

Before you begin any type of training, it is important to recognise what aspect of the trades sector is most suited to your personality strengths and the skill set that you already possess.

Start asking yourself questions about the hours you would like to work, whether you would rather be self-employed or part of a bigger organisation and whether you would like to work indoors or in the great outdoors.

If you like doing certain jobs around the home, then this might help you on the route to your new career as many tradespeople started on their career path after discovering what practical work they enjoyed performing.