Have you ever had a great idea, set the wheels in motion and then something out of the blue derails it? Sometimes you’ll take a breath and stick to your plan or sometimes it may throw you off your path so that doubts then take over. So how do you make a plan when there […]
The Importance of Practicing Lifelong Learning
The practice of lifelong learning is an instinctual adaptation to the increasing threat of obsolescence. Technology, globalisation and business management are continuing to evolve at a rapid rate. With this, comes constant change in job roles and therefore, the set of skills required to achieve success. As a result of the practice of lifelong learning […]
Being opportunity ready
Have you had a friend or colleague land the plum job and you’re thinking but they weren’t even looking? Why can’t I find opportunities like that? I read an article recently that got me thinking about the slower employment market and who’s doing it smarter, to be ready for new opportunities. That made me think […]
When should you seek assistance from a career advisor?
Like many major decisions, when should you seek professional advice? And who should you ask? Getting career advice can be a very personal process as any change may impact different aspects of your life. It will also require you to invest time and money. Before committing to a working with a career advisor, ask yourself […]
Getting a foot in the door
Have you experienced frustration when starting off in your first career or looking to make a career change? You’ve sent off cover letters and your resume in response to the job advertisements/recruitment agencies and then wait. The dreaded “no thanks” letter arrives, or worse no response at all? If this happens time after time, there […]