It’s a sad fact that people can often identify memorably bad career conversations more easily than effective career conversations. I still remember one particular career conversation — not because it was good, but because it was so bad it’s almost funny in hindsight. It was the end of a fairly lukewarm performance appraisal. My manager
As we enter the third year since the pandemic started, we are seeing that the changes caused by COVID-19 are having a lasting impact in the workplace. In 2023, organisations will be more diverse, distributed and virtual than ever before. Organisations need to adapt to this changing world of work while addressing other challenges. Those
It’s easy to get caught up in our careers. We feel pressure to look perfect. This is the third – and final – post in our series on Career Burnout. Our first post covered 11 Signs to Watch Out for When You’re at Risk of Career Burnout. Our second post looked at The Top 3 Possible
Have you ever wondered why you feel burnt out at work? Ever sat back at the end of the day and thought – what am I doing with my life?! You may be experiencing career burnout. This is the second in our series of posts about Career Burnout. Our last blog post was 11 Signs
Burnout is not good for you or your career. Research by Glassdoor has revealed that reports of burnout among UK workers have almost doubled over the past year. The report said workplaces were “extremely understaffed and workers disillusioned” after Covid. Employers initially felt pressure to ‘build back better’ but were caught short by disruption. As
We all want to stand out in our organisation and in our industry. Your professional reputation plays a big part in helping you to achieve that. In my last blog post, I talked about the importance of professional brand andreputation for career success. What can you do to develop them?This blog post outlines four strategies
In a previous blog post, I talked about how to clarify your personal brand. In thatpost, I explained that your personal or professional brand is the promise you make to others of what it’s like to work with you – what you want them to think and believe about you. The opposite side of that
I’ve written a lot about career conversations over the years. That’s no surprise reallysince it’s my area of specialism. Elsewhere on the blog, you can read about WhyCareer Conversations are Important, 5 Benefits of Great Career Conversations and13 Characteristics of Effective Career Conversations. But what about the skills andqualities that managers need to have these
In my last blog post, I said that you need to focus on yourself and your ambitions and you need to get to know the REAL you. But, it’s not all about you. To successfully manage your career, you also need to think about the organisation and the industry in which you operate. Aligning your
In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find time for career conversations. And it’s hard toknow where to start – it can be a bit daunting to talk to your manager about what you want from your career. But it’s important you do. The “career conversation” gives you the opportunity to express your career goals,help
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