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10 FREE careers questionnaires for grown-ups
Exploring career possibilities through the medium of online questionnaires can make the process fun as you explore different aspects of yourself and discover what you have to offer and what matters to you.
IKIGAI: How to decide if a job is right for you
We spend more time planning holidays than our careers. Applying the concept of IKIGAI we can discover why our current jobs may be draining us and explore those that may be more energising.
I just want everyone to like me!
We are brought up to be people pleasers in a world where not everyone will like us. Accepting this and learning not to need others’ approval is freeing.
How to handle job rejections
Not getting a job is disappointing. How you handle the outcome can have an impact on your career progression.
Will what got you here, get you there?
In any new job the skills and approaches needed are likely to be different to the ones you are familiar with. Being willing to try out new approaches is more likely to lead to success
Telling your story at interview
You may be asked about your experiences of COVID at job interviews. Everyone will have a story to tell. How will you approach telling yours?
3 FREE online careers resources for job hunters and career changers
There are good sources of careers information and advice online- but it can be confusing to decide which are professional, reliable and trustworthy. Here are three trustworthy sites curated by careers experts.
3 ways to to increase your chances of getting shortlisted
Many people invest significant time in completing application forms, only to find they don’t make the shortlist. Find out how you can increase your chances of success by avoiding some common mistakes.
Enhancing your employability in a post-COVID world: Free online learning
Invest time in developing skills in demand and future-proof your employability.
Post-Lockdown 3: What do you really want from your career?
Developing your self-awareness through identifying your values can help you check whether your work is providing you with sufficient personal fulfilment. Where there is a mismatch perhaps it’s time to explore alternatives?
10 Jobs boards with useful ‘extras’
Explore some of the different Jobs boards in your search for a new opportunity. Find out which opportunities enable remote working. Take advantage of the free advice, courses and practice tests available.
Navigating your career post-COVID
COVID has had a profound effect on us all and has made many of us question what we want from life. The employment landscape is shifting, and what we want from work has also changed. Now is a good time to reflect on what’s important and to make changes to feel more fulfilled in life.