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Working outdoors

Some people prefer to spend their time outdoors. In some jobs you have to work outside in all weathers. Other jobs you can only do if the weather is fine.

There are lots of jobs that may need you to work outdoors for a lot of the time. Here are just some of them:

Skills to work outdoors

You need to be good at:

  • Working on your own
  • Planning your work
  • Working with other people
  • Concentrating in different types of weather; rain, snow, high winds, sunny
  • Following instructions
  • Keeping to health and safety rules

Qualities to work outdoors

You need to be a person who:

  • Enjoys being out in all weathers
  • Does not give up easily

Finding a job that works outdoors

You can work outdoors in a lot of different sectors. Look at:


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