‘The Future of the Professions’ by Richard and Daniel Susskind Professionals have knowledge, experience, skills and know how that those they help do not. Shortcomings of the Professions: We cannot afford them They are often antiquated The expertise of the best is enjoyed only by
“You should be networking more!” “Go out and meet people!” “You should make more connections!” If you’re one of the many management professionals who is feeling shackled by golden handcuffs at their current company and seeking a career upgrade, these pieces of advice should sound familiar.
YOU HAVE A GOOD STEADY JOB WITH A GOOD COMPANY, A JOB YOU HAVE HELD FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW. Your job title puts you squarely and firmly in the ranks of “middle management.” Your annual salary is one that many others can only
Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome) is a term coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes referring to high-achieving individuals marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud”.[1] Despite external evidence
Many people believe in a kind of “career mythology.” Their assumptions and expectations are distorted, which gets them into trouble in their careers! Here are the top 10 “myths”: The most qualified candidate gets the job offer. As long as I have a job, I
How to Write A Powerful CV A successful Curriculum Vitae (CV) not only gets you the interview but also creates a confirmation bias in the interviewer’s mind before you enter the interview room. If your CV doesn’t do this, then it isn’t doing its job.
There are some common barriers to good CV writing that need to be overcome if a strong CV is to be written. What are these hurdles that stop people from writing a hard-hitting CV, one that will get them an interview? Well, there are some
Do you have an innate enthusiasm for your subject area, your next role, your next career challenge? Do you constantly strive to be better at your job, to ensure that your career is one comprised of an endless striving for greater knowledge and learning: if
A great CV is not the CV that looks fabulous; the one based on an aesthetically-pleasing CV template: it is the CV that shows that you will be an impactful employee and that you will work well with the team. Of course, it is a
