Question – Translating financial skills into social enterprise work
Your skills in any given area can be useful in other careers and areas of expertise if you know how to make the switch. Here are some top tips from our careers coach.Β Question: I have a bit of finance/banking experience (2yrs) but I am looking to pivot in the...
Who is The Career Coach?
No matter where you are along your career path, Thred is here to help. Allow us to introduce you to your very own Career Coach, Dan Kiernan. Dan is currently the Career Advisor at the SaΓ―d Business School, University of Oxford, where he focuses on impact careers (perfect) and he has recently been selected as a ‘Top Voice for Jobs and Careers’ by LinkedIn. Whether you need help writing a winning CV to score your dream job or advice on how to find a job with a company thatβs actually making a difference, Dan is here to answer your questions and guide you down your chosen career path. Donβt hesitate, hit Dan up by emailing [email protected] and start taking charge of your career! In the meantime, scroll down for a variety of career-building articles and videos to get you started. #changeiscoming
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Question – The best ways to prepare for working abroad
Moving to a foreign land for your career can be daunting, but there are things you can do before making the decision and ways you can get ready for the big trip.Β Question: I am looking to work at a social enterprise abroad, how do I even begin the process...
Question – Should you spend 50 hours preparing to swap careers?
How long should you spend reaching out to the relevant people in a field youβre interested in? Here are our top tips on time management.Β Question: If somebody wanted to transition career, how many hours would you advise them to invest in talking to practitioners in their chosen field? Would...
How do you figure out what to do with your career?
Working out where your career is going can be tricky, but here are some tips to help guide you toward making those hefty life decisions.Β My take is that you can't figure out what you want to do only by self-reflection. Naval gazing will only take you so far. Pretty...
Question – How to connect with people and companies during Covid
Coronavirus has changed the way we make new work relationships. Here is how you can still get networking in lockdown. Question: Given the very difficult environment post Covid, most offices are shut. What is the best way to connect to people at the company and who is the best person...
