When you think of careers… 1. What’s your idea of success? 2. What does progression look like? 3. What does promotion mean? Granted, the picture might lead you… but in my experience, most of us grew up with the idea of a career ladder – a steady, upwards career trajectory. Typically, it goes something like this: Get onto […]
Knowing yourself
Interview impressions: The power of a smile
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. […]
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. […]
The Interview Intangible – Fit
You thought you’d found your job. You read the advert and honestly, it could have been written for you. You could tick off every single thing they were looking for; you had the training, the skills, the experience – the lot. You thought it had your name on it. And then you didn’t get it. If this […]
