IKIGAI: How to decide if a job is right for you

IKIGAI: How to decide if a job is right for you

Most of us invest more time in planning our holidays than our careers. And yet we spend between 4-6 weeks a year on vacation and the other 46-48 in work. If we loved what we did more, maybe we would spend less time planning our escape routes and enjoying life ‘in the...
How to handle job rejections

How to handle job rejections

You’ve put everything into applying for an internal promotion you really wanted and have just heard you’ve been unsuccessful. How do you react? How you handle rejection will say a lot about you, so it’s worth contemplating how you would respond in case it happens to...
Will what got you here, get you there?

Will what got you here, get you there?

Often, the skills and experiences that got you your current job may be different to the ones you’ll need when you move into a new role. The initial fit may be uncomfortable for a while as you figure out how to do your new job. You may feel you’re wearing ‘L’ plates...