A career coach is similar to having a personal trainer, but instead of improving your fitness, career coaching can improve your professional health. Working with an independent expert can provide you with much-needed clarity, motivation and encouragement.
Once there were jobs for life. The career you began in your twenties would usually be the one you’d continue doing until your retirement. But for Millennials, changing careers, even if you’ve only just started working, is becoming increasingly common. Will leaving your first job too soon damage your future career prospects?
It’s nice to be wanted, but is this new job opportunity really right for you? How do you decide whether to take an offer or not? Luckily we have some hints and tips to help you make your mind up.
If you’re keen to make a career move from a government job to the private sector, what do you need to take into account when contemplating such a change? It helps to weigh up the pros and cons of making the transition, and to be aware of some of the issues you may face in making the move.
Leaving the ADF can be a daunting prospect. Whether due to the end of a period of service, redundancy or medical discharge, planning a transition well in advance of your discharge will make the change less stressful and ensure you are as well prepared as possible.
Does being a ‘marketing guru’, ‘beverage consultant’ or ‘software wizard’ when searching for a new job damage your chances? Will employers look beyond your wacky or funny title to appreciate the skills you can bring to their organisation, or will your resume be thrown on the rejects pile?
The idea of negotiating a higher salary makes many job seekers feel uncomfortable; they don’t want to seem rude or greedy asking for a higher salary that what’s offered. But if you don’t ask for a higher salary, the answer will always be no. Salary negotiations are a standard part of the hiring process (even in a tough job market). Here’s some advice on how to negotiate.
In the current business climate, finding a new position can be a long, frustrating and time consuming experience. Once you’ve secured a new role, the requirement to get up to full productivity as quickly as possible has never been more important. Here are six tips to help you settle in to your new role and get up to full productivity as fast as possible:
Redundancy brings with it a complex set of emotions for those who are leaving, but if you keep your job you can also be affected. ‘Survivors’ of job cuts typically suffer from feelings normally experienced by those surviving major disasters or traumas.
Don’t like your current career? You’re not alone: few of us pick the right job on our first try. But if you are thinking about changing jobs, you probably want to find the right career this time. If you aren’t sure where to start, do some job research before you make any decisions.
Running your own business, and being your own boss, means no longer having to work for someone else. It can also have financial and work/life balance advantages, and bring great personal satisfaction. But it’s important to be realistic about what self-employment entails, and potential disadvantages.
Volunteering is a great way to give something back to the community, but it can also be beneficial if you are job searching. It’s National Volunteer Week, so why not consider donating some of your time and reap some positive effects for your career too?
Does your job leave you unfulfilled or dissatisfied? Maybe you’re unhappy about your pay, the workplace is too demanding (or not challenging enough), or you’re looking for a promotion. If yours no longer feels like the right one for you, it could be time to change.
If you are thinking about a new job, you may want to consider ways to develop your practical, intellectual or social skills. Any activity which develops these will be of interest to an employer and it can be a way of providing evidence of motivation relevant to the kind of work that you want to do.