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 Saïd 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 that’s actually making a difference, Dan is here to answer your questions and guide you down your chosen career path. Don’t 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 – Should I mention school achievements on my CV?

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...

By Oxford, UK
Question – How can I improve my routine to be more productive?

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...

By Oxford, UK
Question – Is it okay to ask my boss about money problems?

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...

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Question – Is burnout at work normal?

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...

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