Let your career regrets point towards a better career

Career regrets can actually be a great source of information about where you can head for a more fulfilling career. They are also a brilliant way of understanding what success looks like to you, rather than the version we may have inherited from parents, friends or society in general. In this article, I suggest three ways you can use any regrets to check out what’s behind them - and how you can use them to make the move you’re longing for.

The two faces of career change: internal shifts and new directions

When you’re stuck in the wrong job and can’t see new options, change can seem an impossible dream. But instead of finding it overwhelming or out of reach, here are ways you can bring about the internal shifts necessary to make changes in your work life a possibility - and then reality! These clients are now doing work that lights them up - so can you.

10 ingredients for a successful career change – at any age

What do you really need in order to create yourself a new career? It’s much more than a new CV! When you know what success looks like to you, what energises and inspires you, what matters most and what feels like meaningful work to you, choosing a new line of work will be so much easier. After 10 years working with career changers here are my 10 ingredients that will ensure you move towards a career that works for you.

Which NOW problems can you help your target organisation to solve? Present yourself as the solution and doors will open.

When you’re looking for a new job, how can you stand out from the crowd? Try focusing on the NOW problems your target organisation is facing and how you can help solve them. By showing your relevance, success and adaptability, you’ll also build confidence that you are the perfect candidate for the job. This article demonstrates how to focus on your own lockdown learning and how to present yourself as the solution.

#OpenToWork - attract the right attention in your job search with this new LinkedIn feature

If you’re using LinkedIn as part of your job search, have you adopted the #OpenToWork feature yet? In this article I share tips for using it well, what to avoid, and what’s working best. The bottom line is to make it super easy for your reader (whether recruiters or your network) both in terms of your target role and what you want them to do. If you want to stand out, you can use these ideas right now.