New Year, New Career?
Posted on | January 2, 2008 | No Comments
Many people think about a new career at the beginning of the year, with career change the main New Year Resolution for those who are bored or unhappy with their existing job. However, as with most resolutions, this one is often put on the back burner
Most of us have incredibly busy lives and as soon as the festivities have ended, we are swept back into the daily grind and taken over by commitments and responsibilities. On the rare occasions we get some free time, we’re usually too exhausted to think about looking for a new career. So more often than not, another year goes by and we’re still stuck in the same rut. How can you avoid this trap?
One of the main problems is that most of us aren’t aware of the best ways in which to find a job. So even those who do take steps towards change, often end up filling in application form after form or posting endless resumes or CVs and seeing no results.
Unlike many resolutions, for example losing weight or giving up smoking, career change requires a lot of thought. Career decisions are not straightforward, as there is so much choice and in addition, there are so many factors to take into consideration – should you retrain to learn practical skills or should you go back to college and get an academic qualification? Have you got a partner and children or a mortgage, which need to be considered? Read more
Popularity: 60% [?]
Tags: career change > career decisions > Find a Job > job satisfaction > new career > New Year Resolution
Top Jobs for Investigative People
Posted on | December 21, 2007 | No Comments
Are you someone who enjoys investigating the world around you? Did you ask questions constantly when you were a kid? (perhaps you still do). Was science one of your favourite subjects because it helped you to understand what was going on around you?
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Top Jobs for Enterprising People
Posted on | December 18, 2007 | No Comments
I hope you’ve recovered from Saturday’s Party 
If not, Alka Selzer usually works for me. If you played the game, you’ll have come up with three groups. Now you need to find your three letters, that is the first letter of each of the three groups you spent time with at the Party. So if your three groups were Artistic, Creative and Enterprising, you’ll get ACE.
Today we’ll take a look at E, that is, good jobs for enterprising people. Read more
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Tags: create your ideal career > enterprising personality > top jobs for enterprising people
It’s Christmas – Let’s have a Party! (Career and Personality)
Posted on | December 16, 2007 | No Comments
What effect does personality have on your choice of career? Clearly there must be a link, but exactly how important is it and can you use your own knowledge of your personality to help you make the right decisions and help your kids to find careers which match their personalities. There are theories which explain how we choose our vocations – something I only discovered when I trained in careers guidance.
For John Holland, one of the most important writers on the subject, personality and the idea that like attracts like, were critical factors in enabling us to make wise career decisions. He came up with a simple game, called the Party, based on the fact that people with similar interests like to hang out together and by extension will like the same kinds of job. He identified six categories: Artistic, Conventional, Enterprising, Investigative, Social and Realistic. Read more
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Tags: career and personality > career categories > choice of career > John Holland
Balancing Work and Study
Posted on | December 14, 2007 | 1 Comment
In many cases, students opt for an online education in order to save money. By studying at home part-time they are still able to work, and many plan to keep their full-time jobs. However, studying for an online degree will eat up a lot of time and energy and although full time work is great in theory, it may be necessary to modify your working hours as you progress through your course.
Popularity: 59% [?]
Tags: fund your online degree > online degree > online education > study > work
Choosing Your Online Degree
Posted on | December 13, 2007 | 1 Comment
If you decide that an online degree is the right option for you, there are many factors you need to take into consideration. One of the most important is accreditation – it is vital that you ensure that the college has accredited the course with the relevant body for accredited online courses.
Popularity: 64% [?]
Tags: accredited online courses > choosing your online degree > learn online > online education classes > online universities
Online Education Classes
Posted on | December 12, 2007 | No Comments
If you want a new career, one of the best ways forward is to enroll on an online education class. If you are changing direction, it’s very likely that you will have to consider retraining or studying for a professional qualification. With the speed at which technology is evolving, everyone is going to have to get used to the idea of life-long learning and most of us can expect to retrain several times in our lives. Unfortunately, many people are put off by the prospect of years of study and in some cases look back to bad experiences at school, afraid they’ll have to go through the same humiliation again. Read more
Popularity: 71% [?]
