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Question – Will one-company people be the future of work?
How will job hopping affect our personal work experience and the shape of companies in the future? Our career coach offers their insight. Question: Is the future a one-company person or a one-person company? – Carmen, UK The future is almost certainly not a one-company person. It’s estimated that in their lifetime, Gen Z are expected to work 18 jobs spanning six careers. This is the continuation of a trend...
Question – Is there a right time to move on from a comfy job?
Wondering when you should make the leap to a new, less secure place of work? Our career coach gives a quick rundown on the risks and factors that could go into making your decision. Question: When should you take the big jump from your comfortable job? – Nicole, Darwin Well, if you are determined to make a big jump at some point, there’s no time like the present. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8vLkIj_Lsk&ab_channel=TED If you are...
Question – Should I mention school achievements on my CV?
Wondering whether it’s worth mentioning your extra-curricular activities on job applications? Our career coach has some advice that could help. Question: Should I actually mention school achievements like Swimming Team Captain on my CV, or does it make me seem childish? - Saanvi, New Delhi School Swimming Team Captain is a great achievement and could have a place on a CV, depending on where you are in life. If you’ve only...
Question – How can I improve my routine to be more productive?
Looking to better your morning and night time rituals? Our career coach gives insight into improving your day-to-day behaviours to be a more efficient person. Question: How can I adjust my morning and night routine to get the most out of my working day? Sunarti, Indonesia Sharing morning routines has become a bit of a trope on sites like LinkedIn. But if you can ignore people’s attempts to outdo each...
Question – Is it okay to ask my boss about money problems?
Wondering whether it’s appropriate to talk to your upper management about financial problems? Our career coach offers a few tips to help navigate tricky office conversations. Question: Is it appropriate to approach your boss about financial issues? Denise, Oxford Approaching your boss about financial issues depends upon the situation and what you think they can do. If you want a pay rise, ideally you’ll have evidence that you’ve earned one. You can’t just...
Question – Is burnout at work normal?
Wondering whether exhaustion and burnout is a regular occurrence at work? Thinking of moving on? Our career coach offers some guidance in moving forward. Question: Is it normal to feel waves of burnout at work? How do you know when it’s time to get out? Jacob, Illinois In many jobs, it’s normal to experience periods of high-stress. You might be working on high-stakes projects with tight deadlines, putting in long...
Question – How can I get the most out of my first day at work?
Bagged a new job and heading in for your first day? Here are a few tips on enjoying yourself and making the most of the experience from our career coach. Question: What are your top tips for getting the most out of your first day in a new job? Olivia, Manchester First days can be daunting, especially if you’re young and haven’t spent much time in the workplace yet. Some tips apply...
Question – Should I consider starting a job in a city?
Every considered moving to a city to help give your career a kick? Here are a few pointers from our career coach to help you with the big decision. Question: Is it better to work in a city? Verity, Kent Great question. Here are three frameworks to think-through a big decision like this. What do you want? Is there a limited window-of-opportunity? Is this a reversible decision? Let's look at each in...
Question – How should I structure answers to application questions?
Wondering how best to approach those tricky questions on an application form? Need some literary advice? Our career coach gives some guidance. How should I structure my answers to questions in application forms? Olivia, Kent Great question. When you fill in an application form, you might find it hard to know what information to share, what the right style is, and how much to write. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr-mwiyhZAo&ab_channel=CareerVidz How much should I write? If there is...
Question – Who should I pick for quality references?
Looking for advice on who to pick for effective references? Our career coach offers a few words of wisdom. Question: What kind of people would make good references? Molly, Swindon References are an important part of candidate selection, but they typically come at the end of the process, once you are holding or have accepted the job offer. Typically employers ask for two referees, and good people to choose would be...
