- Why Cover Letters Are Essential and How To Approach Writing ThemAs a career coach, I often get asked, “Do I really need a cover letter?” My answer is always the same: absolutely, yes! A cover letter is your chance to… Read more: Why Cover Letters Are Essential and How To Approach Writing Them
- How To Make Sure You Find The Right JobWhen you’re looking to make a change in your career, it’s so important to make sure you find the right job. There are a number of things to consider. First,… Read more: How To Make Sure You Find The Right Job
- Preparing for Interviews: Why It MattersGetting ready for an interview is key to landing a job. This article gives you some pointers on preparing for interviews to give you the best chance of landing that… Read more: Preparing for Interviews: Why It Matters
- Why Invest in Outplacement Services?Why would an employer want to invest in offering outplacement services to employees who are being made redundant? One advantage is that offering this as an employee benefit makes you… Read more: Why Invest in Outplacement Services?
- The three key questions employers are asking when hiring somebodyWhen a potential employer is looking to hire a new employee, there are always three key questions they are looking for you to answer as a potential employee. The first… Read more: The three key questions employers are asking when hiring somebody
- Why Your Mindset Matters in Your Career (Case Study)It’s important to remember that your mindset matters in your career. TRANSCRIPT I just want to share a story with you about one of my clients. He came to me… Read more: Why Your Mindset Matters in Your Career (Case Study)
- Why knowing your personal values can improve your careerIn my role as a career coach, one of the most valuable tools I use is to help my clients explore their personal values. So, to put this in context,… Read more: Why knowing your personal values can improve your career
- How my career coaching services can help youI help people along their journey as they navigate their way through a career transition. Whether you want to simply change jobs or want to change your career entirely and… Read more: How my career coaching services can help you
- Why do people get stuck in their jobs and struggle to make a change in their career?I want to talk about why people get stuck in their jobs and struggle to make a change and move forward in their career. This short video can help: One… Read more: Why do people get stuck in their jobs and struggle to make a change in their career?
- What can I do when the company culture around me changes and I no longer like where I’m working?This can be such a difficult position to be in, especially if you loved your job. But too many company culture changes have taken place and now you just wish… Read more: What can I do when the company culture around me changes and I no longer like where I’m working?
- How can you use your network and contacts to help develop your career?If you’re looking at making a change in career, it’s a good idea to figure out who can help you. A really good place to start is with who you… Read more: How can you use your network and contacts to help develop your career?
- Feel like your career has plateaued and don’t know where to go next?Feeling stagnant in your job? In your professional career, it’s not uncommon to encounter periods of stagnation or plateauing. Experiencing a lack of growth or advancement in your professional career… Read more: Feel like your career has plateaued and don’t know where to go next?
- I want a promotion!I feel stuck in my job. I want a promotion, and a pay rise to go with it. But there never seems to be a good time to ask, what… Read more: I want a promotion!
- Been made Redundant at work. Now What?If you are unhappy about being made redundant or losing your job unexpectedly and are at a loss for what to do next, here is my advice: Don’t rush head-first… Read more: Been made Redundant at work. Now What?
- How to find a career that keeps you engaged and inspiredWhen all you want to do is quit your job and go home, how can you find a career that keeps you engaged and feeling inspired? It is worthwhile spending… Read more: How to find a career that keeps you engaged and inspired
- How do you know if you have made the right career choice?If you love your job, and you know that this is where you want to be and it’s what you want to be doing then you have definitely made the… Read more: How do you know if you have made the right career choice?
- Are you ever too old to change career?Is anyone ever too old to change career? No, never! A better question to ask is:“Are you ever too old to be happy in your career or too old to… Read more: Are you ever too old to change career?
- Your resumé looks like a car crash. How can we work together to make it right?Working with a career coach can help you to tidy up your resumé and make it more appealing to potential employers. First thing to understand is what an employer is… Read more: Your resumé looks like a car crash. How can we work together to make it right?
- What can you do if you are terrified of interviews?Plenty of people looking for a new career are terrified of interviews to the point where they are sweating, can’t sit still and their mind just goes blank. How to… Read more: What can you do if you are terrified of interviews?
- I’ve started my new job, but I’m not sure it’s right for me. What can I do?First thing to consider in this situation is why you are feeling this way. What has changed since you first accepted the job offer? Let’s get really specific about that.… Read more: I’ve started my new job, but I’m not sure it’s right for me. What can I do?
- I’ve been in my job too long and I don’t feel qualified to do anything else. How can you help?You have been in your job for what seems like forever, and would like to do something else, but don’t feel qualified to do anything else. So, what can we… Read more: I’ve been in my job too long and I don’t feel qualified to do anything else. How can you help?
- You love your job but hate your bossYou love your job but really don’t like your boss and are considering leaving because of it. What can we do about it? Before you decide to leave, it is… Read more: You love your job but hate your boss
- I want to change direction, move into a new industry, but don’t know where to startWanting to completely change direction in your career and move into a new industry, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you have a good idea about what you want… Read more: I want to change direction, move into a new industry, but don’t know where to start
- Is a varied career a problem when applying for a new job?Had many varied jobs in the past? Worried about how it will affect your employability in the future? Short answer is: a varied career history, speckled with lots of jobs,… Read more: Is a varied career a problem when applying for a new job?
- Why do people struggle to make the leap up into a better career?One reason is often a lack of vision. Being unable to see opportunities for professional growth within their own career. It is very easy to get caught up in what… Read more: Why do people struggle to make the leap up into a better career?
- Career Coaching – How does that work?A career coach helps you to explore what your dream job could be and how to actively take steps towards realising that dream career. But for the coaching to be… Read more: Career Coaching – How does that work?
- Is it a bad idea to take a pay cut when getting a new job?Let me start with this: It’s not always a bad idea to take a pay cut when getting a new job. However, it is wise to consider the full scope… Read more: Is it a bad idea to take a pay cut when getting a new job?
- Why do so many people stick with jobs they are really not enjoying and don’t like?In my experience, self-doubt. Everyone has an excuse about why they cannot move forward in their career. They’ve either been in their job too long and so they feel that… Read more: Why do so many people stick with jobs they are really not enjoying and don’t like?
- Venturing into the UnknownVenturing into the unknown can sometimes feel like you are staring into a black abyss When considering a change in your career whether that be a fresh new start; a… Read more: Venturing into the Unknown