1. Obtain the best possible careers guidance assessments to assist you with accurate vocational analysis and planning. * If your High School Careers Adviser does not provide it, seek a private careers counselling service, e.g., eCareers Academy. 2. Be aware of your innate gifts * Innate gifts are what you do naturally, easily Read More
Category: 2014
The Power Of Creative Career Planning
“On the seventh day, God rested and enjoyed His creation. Well, if it’s good enough for God to enjoy a full day off after working six days, then maybe it’s also good enough for us!” hypothesized an excited preacher one Sunday. When it comes to universal principles that work professionally and personally, this could be Read More
A Working Gap Year!?
The concept of a Gap Year is becoming increasingly popular with students. It’s usually a year off between secondary and tertiary education. Students usually want a break from academic pressures before committing to more study. It can include a volunteering contribution to an environmentally- or charity-based organisation, backpacking through Europe or working in a Canadian Read More
The Winds Of Career Change
Apparently a good yachting captain can look ahead and interpret an approaching wind change. S/he will then ready the crew to adjust the sails so as to pick up the impending change in wind direction. If this man oeuvre is not implemented the yachts’ speed will be impeded, either by sailing against the wind or Read More
Friends Can Either Help You Sail To Your Destination Or Sink Your Boat
A famous proverb states: “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) There is a story from Asia about two crabs in a bucket. It goes something like this: “…if you place a crab in a bucket by itself it can easily crawl up the sides of Read More
Walking The Walk …
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its’ whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein Some Career Development theorists believe that all humans possess innate gifts and talents. These are things we do easily or well. Do you know what Read More
What Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up?
From infancy through to your teenage years our parents, family relations, friends and even strangers would ask us the historically renowned question, “So, what are you going to be when you grow up?” When we were younger, Aunty Joan might be ‘lovingly’ pulling on our cheek as she asked us this question. Well, what did Read More
“Do You Have A Life-Purpose?”
Stuck for a conversation starter at a cocktail party? I’m sure that the one in the title above is a little more creative than – “Do you come here often?” If the person to whom you ask it actually hangs around long enough to engage in conversation, the answer to this question will most probably Read More
How To Never Work Another Day In Your Life!
When meeting someone new in a social setting we usually always hear this question, “What do you do for a job?” Wanting to be a little bit more creative the next time this occurred, I replied, “I help people never work again!” “What do you mean?” they’d inquire, usually with a startled expression on their Read More