3. Again write down every option you can think of which will get you back inro work in any respect...looking at all options including voluntary, part time, full time, government related assistance schemes and Odd-jobbing. At this stage do not discount anything, even putting your name about to cut grass or baby sit in your local area!

4. Ok Time for a game plan...looking at everything you have written ...what is best option for you Right Now! If you have some capital you may be able to go for extra qualification route and supplement your income with oddjobs or part-time work. Evening classes may be a way forward as well as full time working. Voluntary work will probably lead to greater networking opportunities. What ever you decide to do...ACTION is required! Don't just Talk Talk......Walk Walk.

I know ...I've been there ...a two year distance learning course changed my life around, gave me a focus and let me live a life that I could not have envisaged before.

Take Broad Concept and mold it to your personal needs and use it as a tool whenever you need to.

Harry

Create a Portfolio

As you volunteer to make interior design changes for friends and family members, keep a record of what you do, thus building a portfolio that will help you when you look for a paying job in industry. Companies will be much more likely to hire you to be an interior designer if they can take a look at some of spaces you’ve designed. Your portfolio will help a potential employer get a feel for your talents, your perspective and your ideas.

Start Out On Your Own

If you would like to become an interior designer, but don’t like idea of working for someone else, you may want to choose to go into business for yourself. If you decide to do this, it’s helpful if you’re someone who is self-motivated and who isn’t afraid to self-promote. You might want to work from home at first, thus saving money on office space. Referrals from family and friends may be best way of getting work to begin with and then word of mouth can do wonders to help you build your business if people like work you do.

Liz Smith writes about Interior Decorating and Interior Design.