Most people know that their body language is really important in job interviews. First impressions count – especially when you’re competing for jobs – and so much of a first impression is non-verbal. You probably know not to sit with your arms crossed in an interview, that it can make you appear closed-off or defensive. […]
Career Scoop: Nutritionist (Trained as a Registered Nurse)
I am a Registered Nurse, specialising in Nutrition, and specifically, Health Promotion. In a nutshell, what do you do? I consult privately, working with clients with a range of issues, and work with them, making recommendations and setting goals to improve their overall health. Problems range from clients needing to lose weight, or allergies and […]
Want a better career? Surprise yourself!
I want you to think back to a time when you surprised yourself. Specifically, the last time you tried something new – got out there, out of your comfort zone and challenged yourself a bit. When did you last learn something new about yourself, expand your horizons and develop in new, maybe unexpected ways? Maybe […]
A career that’s fun… Are you crazy?
Is it important for you to have fun in your work? For a career counsellor, it’s a normal question to ask… but it’s clearly new – and outlandish – to many people. Often when I ask this, you’d think I’d just sprouted a second head, the looks I get. Like I’ve clearly lost my mind. […]
Career realities: You’re not alone
Careers are complex, contradictory things. On the one hand, they’re a public matter of fact – completely objective. If you’re reading this, then you already know that I’m a career coach… and a quick google search is all that’s needed to unearth the details. On the other hand, careers are entirely subjective and utterly private. […]
Career Scoop: IT Business Analyst
In a nutshell, what do you do? I work with clients to identify business requirements – what the business and users need – and then translate these into an IT system solution. Why did you decide to become an IT Business Analyst? I never intentionally decided to become an IT Business Analyst. At university I […]
