“There is no hierarchy when it comes to your career.”
I enjoyed reading Think and Grow Rich but found it a little too hierarchical. Of course there’s a huge amount to learn from great careers but when I listened, really listened, all those exceptional career voices seemed to be saying the same thing… “We haven’t done anything you can’t” “We aren’t above or beyond you” “We’re on the same level” “We’re just like you” “We’re with you” All of us have the same raw materials as the greatest of women and men. There is no hierarchy when it comes to your career. “everyone who looks, sees something...
Read MoreNothing Less Than A Flourish
We believe every career can flourish. To flourish, a career needs to be clear on two simple things: 1. where you are now 2. where you want to be. The Career Explorer’s Journal provides evidence, encouragement and support so that one day your career will flourish too, or start flourishing again. Because it’s our firm belief you deserve nothing less. [Image courtesy of Alain Bachellier on Flickr.com] * * * *...
Read Moretrue story
Every career has an inspirational true story of its own Knowing our true story is more than inspirational It directly affects how successful and satisfied we feel Some people know their story well and tell it beautifully Some know their story in part or in pieces Others have no knowledge of their story at all Every time I hear a true career story I find it inspiring But what inspires me most is the way each story is found In the ability to discover our true career story we are equal No one is favoured, no person or group has monopoly. The only advantage is our willingness to look and to...
Read MoreWhy I love being a careers adviser – Part 2
Here are some more quotes from careers advisers about why they love their job. I had no idea there would be so many great reasons! “By nature I am a nosey person so I love being able to ask questions and find out about people’s lives” “I like helping people, finding out about job markets, training opportunities, networking and so on” “[I love] The people and being part of sometimes surprising positive outcomes as a result of our meeting” “Being able to provide a powerful listening ear to those in need and providing useful information, empowering...
Read MoreWhy I love being a careers adviser…
Some more careers professionals, this time tweeting about why they love their job… * * * *...
Read MoreWhat do careers advisers love about their job?
Have you ever wondered what careers advisers love about their job? Just recently I got to put this question to a group of working advisers. Here are some of their replies… “I find it a privilege to be with someone when they are facing change in their lives and in some ways I’m able to help” “I love being an advisor because I like the feeling when a client achieves because of our interaction” “I love being an adviser because I enjoy meeting lots of different people and the feeling of helping them on their journeys” “i like that...
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