Career Inspiration: Clearing the decks

By Sab

 Hi there,

How has your summer been so far? I moved house last week which has been chaotic! And also a good opportunity to clear out lots of old clutter from the attic and garage. Sometimes letting go of objects, papers, clothes from our past can help clear the decks to invite in the new, even if we don't know what the new will be like. More often than not, we don't really know what new things, people, jobs, opportunities will come into our lives - so we have to have fun finding out! The last article in the links below is a good example of how this can work.

Inspirational Links


Article which talks to career coaches and what their clients get from coaching - useful if you are considering getting coaching yourself!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2005/may/12/changingjobs.workandcareers

An article which bullet points some of the key factors and steps to change career successfully
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/career_and_jobs/article5233038.ece

A fantastic case study of someone made redundant in the legal sector in the City and how she used it as an opportunity to create a new life!
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/what-to-do-if--you-lose-your-job-1852211.html

Enjoy!

Sab

 


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