Sonia Lakshman's ShiftSurgery
Careershifter question
By Film_Guy
Currently, my greatest problem is the lack of structure to my life in the TV and film industry...and I would like to have prospects of earning £70K+ within 4-5 years.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman
For any person who likes structure, and a
level of planning and predictability, not to have any can feel
tremendously uncomfortable...In other words
you're operating out of fit.
The good news is that it gives
you a tremendous navigator in terms of what you're looking for.
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
I want to totally change career and am looking at more creative careers. I have the money to re-train but want to know how and where I do this and where I start once trained.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman
It is a matter of doing your homework and research. This is such an important stage in any career change as the more thoroughly you investigate the profession, its training and potential employment opportunities, the less likely you are to spend your valuable training funds unwisely. So where to begin?...
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
I am a PA and have been for the last couple of years. I went straight in at the top, through personal recomendation, from an admin assistant to a senior level PA. Now I would really like to work in a role that requires research and writing e.g. Business Analyst, Journalist etc. but I don't know what I can do to help myself with my seeking a new role.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman
Your solution may lie in the very first paragraph of your summation - Personal Recommendation. That's what worked for you before, with spectacular result, cutting through layers of hierarchy to get in straight at the top. How can you now use that experience and insight to help you scale your current hurdle?...
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
I feel to some extent that I have a job that a lot of people on your website would love. It’s a job that ‘makes a difference’ – it involves a certain element of glamour and excitement I guess, and the people across the organisation are passionate and inspiring. But I don’t think that it’s what I want to do.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman
Something that was important to us, or that we were passionate about in the past may suddenly seem to no longer hit the spot...When this happens it takes IMMENSE COURAGE to admit it. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you get to this stage.
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
Since graduating from university in 1997, I have worked in 9 different jobs in some diverse sectors and I always want to leave almost immediately. I've never known what I want to do with my life and I feel like time is running out to make a decision.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Sonia Lakshman
Not knowing quite what to do is one of the most common reasons for finding yourself in a career fog. The good news is that you are probably closer to the answer than you think.
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