How to get a job in a recession
My first video, for the launch of my latest book Would love to know what you think, pop over to FaceBook and let me know – http://www.facebook.com/amazingpeopleUK
How to get a job in a recession
It’s a competitive jobs market and coming second will not get you the job. This revised and updated 2nd edition of How to Get a Job in a Recession provides practical advice with masses of free bonuses is an easy to follow, straightforward guide. It’s like a one-to-one job search coaching session providing expert advice […]
Professional Development
We all need to take responsibility of our career and professional development. Some companies will send us on training courses, with companies such as Halogen Software but we can also take ownership ourselves. We can read books, look up journals online and discuss ideas at conferences and meetings. We can also look beyond the constraints […]
Reflections of a career coach, Friday 5th November
I started this morning with 2 client enquiry calls and getting in touch with current clients. It’s not diaried but every 2 or 3 weeks I send a quick email to clients i’ve not heard from, just checking all goes well and when I’ve reached the end of a programme, seeking feedback. I know other […]
Return to study … The Open University
Back in 1981 I took my first Open University course. My sister had gone to University, I was working in a clerical job but always thought I could do more. I picked up a leaflet on the OU and thought it was perfect for me. I only had 4 ‘O’ levels so could start without […]
Denise is going to get fit and healthy – week 4
4 weeks into my ‘being fit and healthy campaign’ and a disappointment. Not in what the calipers and tape measure said – 3.5cm off bust and hips,and more from round my middle is good, but the scales only showed a 1/2lb loss this week. In the past I would have thought ‘fair enough’ and […]
Portfolio working – would this be the career for you? advice from the coach
What is a portfolio career? A portfolio career is a way of working where you have more than one job. This could include working 2 days developing your own catering business and 3 days working in your main career as an accountant. Or it could be to use your area of specialism and to perhaps have […]
A Career Assessment Programme used in private practice
What sort of people do you work with? I am an occupational psychologist who specializes in career development. My clients are mainly young graduates who have still to find the right career path for them, and career changers who after working in a profession for a number of years, realize that it is not the […]
A typical day as a career coach
This morning I was awake early as have my monthly regular short call with Radio Gloucestershire where I talk about my day. I then made the time to go to the gym. It’s so easy to get stuck into work and to think you will go later, but if like me it never quite happens. […]
Why I love being a career coach
I love my job – wouldn’t it be wierd to be a career coach who didn’t but I do know of some. One of the reasons I love my job is that I help people who have no idea what they want to do, find out more about who they are and identify a satisfying career. […]
