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Gill Hasson. Career Finder
Table of Contents
Guide
Pages
Career Finder. Where to go from here for a successful future
Introduction
1 The Changing Nature of Careers
From A&E nurse to psychotherapist
Is it Possible to Find Work and a Career that You Enjoy and Are Happy With?
What's Getting in the Way?
In a nutshell
2 Knowing Who You Are and What's Important to You
Identify Your Values
Identify Your Core, Intrinsic Values
Interpret and Better Understand Your Core Values
Extrinsic Values; Work Values
Work Values
Work Values Score Sheet
My Top Three Work Values Are:
Combining core values and work values
Making a decision based on work values
In a nutshell
3 Knowing Your Skills, Strengths, and Learning Styles
Identifying Your Qualities and Strengths
Identifying Your Work Skills
Hidden Skills and Strengths
Identifying Your Learning Styles
Auditory, Kinaesthetic, Visual Learning
Strengths
Values
Work values
Work skills
Learning styles
In a nutshell
4 Identifying Possible Jobs and Careers
Turning an Interest into a Career
Should You Make Your Passion Your Work?
A different way to satisfy values
What if There Isn't Anything You Feel Inspired to Do?
Identify the Jobs and Careers that Might Be of Interest to You
In a nutshell
5 Finding Out More About the Work that Interests You
Informational Interviews
Who to Meet and Where to Find Them
Find out who knows who
Find someone doing the same thing you want to do
Make Contact
Example email
Prepare Some Questions
Work Shadowing
One thing leads to another
Example email
From head chef to community carer
Volunteering
Voluntary work can lead to a paid job
Take a Course
In a nutshell
6 Internships, Returnships, and Apprenticeships
Internships and Returnships
Returnships
Starting an internship at the age of 48
Apprenticeships
Voluntary Work
In a nutshell
7 Portfolio Careers and Side Hustles
Employed and self‐employed
Two different jobs
Side Hustle or Side Project
From side hustle to a full‐time business
In a nutshell
8 Being Stuck in a Job, Quitting a Job, and Managing Unemployment
Make the Best of a Bad Job; Make Your Job Work for You
Knowing When it's Time to Quit
Stress: Know your rights
Do not tolerate bullying and harassment
Quitting the Course. Quitting the course
Managing Unemployment
Advice from the class of 2008
Have an Open Mind and Be Persistent
In a nutshell
Websites and Further Information. Job Roles and Profiles
Job Fairs
Work Shadowing
Voluntary Work in the UK
Volunteer Abroad
Environmental Volunteering
Volunteer Work with Animals
Volunteer Work with Children and Young People
Voluntary Work with Mental Health Organizations
Voluntary Work in Museums
Volunteering in Sports
Medical Volunteering
Courses, Training, and Study
Internships
Career Change
Returnships
Apprenticeships
Creative Careers and Publishing
CVs, Application Forms, Cover Letters, and Interviews
About the Author
Index
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