There are many different ways to choose a career direction. Some are pretty predictable, others a bit bizarre… and then there’s the downright bad. I’ve seen lots of less-than-ideal ways to choose careers, with a handful of repeat offenders. These are my top 6 pitfalls, if you’re choosing or changing career… Career Pitfall #1: It’s […]
Career Contexts: The Russian dolls of work…
When people talk about careers and work, they typically mean their jobs… and the job we do – the roles we play, the responsibilities we have and the day-to-day tasks we perform – are certainly key to our work. But if you’re looking to find career fulfillment, there’s much more to consider. Our jobs sit […]
Job hunting? 6 ways you can hold yourself back…
If you’re looking for work right now and finding it hard, take heart – it’s not just you, the market has definitely tightened. That doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs out there – it just means you need a good job search strategy, and to work smarter. Take a moment to check in, see how you’re […]
5 typical interview questions – and what they’re really asking
So you’ve got a job interview – congratulations! It’s a competitive market, so now you need to research the role and do some interview preparation. Knowing what questions to expect is a great start, and you’ll find lists on any decent recruitment website… but too many people then try to learn ‘the right answer’ off […]
Want to change career? 3 ways to identify transferable skills
As a coach, I help clients to navigate career change all the time – and often what holds people back is the prospect of having to start all over again. Yes, you may need to up-skill or take on some re-training to transition, but chances are you already have many skills and strengths which are […]
Career Advice: Do your working shoes fit?
If you’ve ever spent time in ill-fitting shoes, you’ll know just how bad they can get. They seem OK in the store – and you figure they’ll stretch – but that pinch turns into a chafe, which rubs into blisters… and in the end, it’s usually all you can do to rip them off, while […]
