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I think I know what I want to do - what are the next steps?

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By Anonymous on 15 November 2007 at 16:24

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.

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By Sonia Lakshman on 28 November 2007 at 22:07 in ShiftSurgeries

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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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I want to shift but I'm comfortable where I am: how can I find the momentum to move?

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By A_r1

I like my current job - the role, the team, the money, the lifestyle, the learning curve... everything is great. So I am finding it hard to find momentum to make the move. HELP!

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By Richard Butler on 26 May 2007 at 23:24 in ShiftSurgeries

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Start to consider what it is that is missing from your current job and list out all the things you don't like. Even though you are getting plenty of satisfaction from what you do now, your feelings seem to be telling you that a more satisfying career is possible...

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The Power of the Follow-Up Call

By Satu Kreula

Have you sent an email with your CV to someone you didn't know and are still looking to hear back from them? I woke up this morning thinking about all the things I have hanging. Three emails in my inbox came immediately to mind. You see, I have three people's emails with their CVs awaiting a respose from me. I know what the response is, no, but among all the other things I have to do, I just haven't got round to sending those emails. More

Who Am I, If Not My Job Title?

By Satu Kreula

How do you answer the question: "So what do you do?". Satu Kreula, our life coach columnist, explains that to get past your job title, it's important to focus on what's important for you. More

Finding a career off the beaten track.

By Selina Barker on 20 June 2006 at 19:07 in ShiftLogs

My career as I know it is coming to an end. 2 weeks ago I handed in my notice. I have no idea where I'm headed, no idea what I'll end up doing, I have a head full of ideas and a conviction that I'll find my way, but other than that I'm leaping into the unknown. For the past 2 years I've been working for the Ecologist magazine, first as the Marketing Manager and lately as the Online Manager. It's been a great experience - it's opened up countless opportunities and I've loved the team I've been working with. But suddenly, 2 weeks ago, I decided that was it. I just knew my time at the Ecologist was done, it was over, nothing was wrong, it was simply that the winds had changed and it was time to move on. More

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