Careers I’ve never thought of
Many people who are stuck and unhappy in their careers, who have no idea what they want to do, or are not motivated toward any particular career, often have in the back of their minds, the belief that there must be something ‘out there’ that’s perfect for them. A career that they’ve never heard of […]
What exactly is career analysis?
Career analysis is especially useful when you have no idea what you want to do career wise. It can help when you’re stuck in an unfulfilling role but don’t know what to do instead, can’t decide between various options or simply aren’t sure about what you’d be good at. With career analysis, we build a […]
Is University Worth It?
A very common question asked by young people and their parents is whether a university degree is worth the money. My experience tells me that this question comes up more for families where university is not necessarily a ‘natural’ next step at age 18. What I mean is that for many going to university is […]
Virtual Work Experience for Career Changers
In a previous article, I talked about how my younger clients and their parents worried about the limited opportunities for gaining work experience. To help them, I listed a number of sites where students and young people can gain some work experience virtually, and for free. But young people are not the only ones concerned […]
Virtual Work Experience for Teenagers and Students
One of the regular worries my clients and parents have is the challenge of getting work experience. Arguably work experience has never been an easy thing to get, especially for those who don’t have the network of connections. But now with the restrictions associated with the pandemic, gaining suitable work experience can be an even […]
How To Learn – Six Strategies for Successful Study
The parents of my young adult clients understand that grades are important to career and, as we approach another academic year, you may also be wondering what to suggest to your youngsters (assuming they listen!) to encourage effective learning. There are the obvious things we keep getting told such as ‘make sure you get plenty […]
Fun, Free and Fruitful (Hopefully)
If you’re not in a position to consult a career coach for an assessment and advice on study and career options when you’re feeling stuck, one of your alternatives is to search on the Internet for free advice. When you do so, you will find hundreds of sites promising all sorts of answers to your […]
Six sizzling stats from UCAS
When I first started as a Career Coach, many of my clients were clear they wanted to go to university but were not sure what course might suit them. These days more and more of my teenage career direction clients question whether university is the best option. This is partly down to the cost – […]
Ten career fields crying out for talent – part 2
If you’re like many parents of my younger Career Direction clients (aged between 15 and 24) or indeed in that age bracket yourself, you may well worry about the impact both automation and Covid have had on career opportunities and prospects. Often the main message is one of ‘doom and gloom’; fewer jobs, intense competition […]
Ten career fields crying out for talent – part 1
If you’re like most of my clients, you probably find yourself worrying about your teenagers’ prospects career wise especially now with the reported impact of COVID on the economy and on jobs. Many parents want me to recommend careers for their youngsters that have genuine opportunities and room for progression. Often, my younger clients themselves […]