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...
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 – 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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Question – How do I know which job title is best for me?
Wondering how to navigate the confusing world of job titles? Our career coach gives some quick advice to help you through it. Question: I find job titles confusing, how do I know what kind of roles I should apply for? Ginny, London I guess some job titles are helpful, in very structured careers. If you want to be an accountant, then job titles with the word ‘accountant’ in them are relevant. Or are...
Question – What should I expect from my first salary?
Heading into your first role? Our career coach looks at the various factors that can affect your salary and says it's best to research for your own needs. Question: What’s a normal salary to expect in your first role? Ginny, London Salaries vary wildly, so there is no generic answer to this question. Your task is to do some research to figure out what a normal salary would be for you. Average...
Question – What should I ask the interviewer?
Wondering what should you should say at the end of an interview? Our career coach gives some advice on what you can ask to stand out from the crowd. Question: What are some of the best questions to ask the interviewer in an interview? Anonymous It’s very common to be asked ‘Do you have any questions for us?” at the end of an interview. This is your chance to find out...
