Procrastination has always been a huge issue in my life. When studying I would wait until the very last minute to start assignments, often missing deadlines as a result and at one point resulting in having to restart a course. I remember the agony and
Although this is a great exercise to boost motivation and moral if you have decided to stay in your current job, you can do this exercise even if you adore your role, to ensure you remain happy and encouraged. Each day at the end of the
Last week we formulated our ideal job description and compensation package, this week we look at how to best be strategic when it comes to planning our career, the advantages of opting for further training and we’ll explore the ways by which we can maximize
Research your two roles compensation packages on offer online and write out an ambitious but realistic desired compensation package, including bonus (if applicable), pension, medical, holiday, potentially a company car and other options like flexi-time, working from home, childcare vouchers or travel loans for example. Make
This is the fun part. Look at sample job descriptions online of the careers / jobs on your shortlist to get a feel for the general format and variations within the role and then write out your ideal job description including all responsibilities and duties. This
If you don’t need to study for one or two of your choices: If one or both of your two options does not require study, take today to begin overhauling your resume, focusing on your transferable skills. Invest in several interview books and read them over
Take time today to look over all of the exercises you have done throughout this series and assess which two of your shortlisted careers / jobs, are the best match for you. Whilst doing this take into account: Your research on each role (both passion or
I find listing my strengths easier than listing my weaknesses but nevertheless it is still hard, as is any self evaluation because I lack genuine objectivity. This being said it is a useful exercise to do as it highlights what elements of a role you
Listing your can be hard to do, mainly because very few of us want to admit we have any. The reason it is so important is because it will highlight areas that you need to work on to succeed in your chosen career paths or
Last week we went through some simple exercises to assess if our current job is the right fit, this week we decipher what our ideal job looks like and how we can match these to our strengths and weaknesses. Weaknesses I then set about listing my weaknesses.
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