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Losing your career identity: stepping out of old and into the new

Losing your career identity: stepping out of old and into the new

by Anne Wilson | Feb 23, 2026 | Career Change, What do you want from a career?

Why Career Transitions Feel So Hard One of the hardest parts when contemplating career change is letting go of your former career identity. We cling to the familiarity of what we know. Moving from one role into another requires a psychological shift—a willingness to...
How to develop your career in different directions

How to develop your career in different directions

by Anne Wilson | Oct 13, 2025 | Career Change, Career Development

You’ve reached a crossroads in your career. On balance and having weighed up the pros and cons of staying or leaving your current role, you know you’re ready for a change. But what direction would be best for you right now? Which of the following scenarios resonates?...
What to do when you no longer love your job

What to do when you no longer love your job

by Anne Wilson | Aug 18, 2025 | What do you want from a career?

How can you tell when the job that once motivated and excited you, now no longer fits? It can take some time to admit to yourself that this is the case. You often invest so much of yourself in your job role that it’s hard to let go. Your identity can feel bound...
How to build career resilience in uncertain times

How to build career resilience in uncertain times

by Anne Wilson | Jun 2, 2025 | Career Confidence

What can you do when the ground beneath your feet keeps shifting? In higher education, times are tough. If cutbacks are leaving you feeling anxious and uncertain about your institution’s future and your place within it, read on. Tempting though it may be to be...
Older workers: How to succeed in the job market

Older workers: How to succeed in the job market

by Anne Wilson | Oct 7, 2024 | Careers Resources

In two earlier posts, I explored the challenges of wanting to work into and beyond retirement; Too old to work, too young to retire – and the benefits of hiring older workers. This post will focus on some of the resources and support available to you if...
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