Career Pivot Strategies: How Richie went from depressed and burnt out in his 40’s to volunteering his way to an inspirational new career

by K B , updated on October 6, 2020

Check out this career pivot strategy!

Sometimes you can truly believe you’ll never see your way out of a dark tunnel at work.

This happened to me.

I’m sharing this story as I know it will have happened to many of you too, and hopefully what I am about to share will help you if you don’t know what to do next.

When I was bullied in my corporate role, I felt stuck.

I felt I had nobody to confide in. I did not know what I wanted to do (and felt that nobody would hire me even if I did).

Such a toxic mix of emotions!

So, I embarked on a career pivot, starting with what I’ve just discovered is called a liminal period.

I did not have a master plan, so it was a little confusing – but through, volunteering, studying and side-hustling I emerged stronger on the other side and eventually entered into my own business.

It turns out that this path to a career pivot has a name. It’s called the career happenstance theory, and goes something like this.

If you want to make a change: [click to continue…]

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Career Care Package #115 Everything you’ve learned about networking is all wrong. Meet the man who brought F*ckUp nights to Melbourne

by K B , updated on August 27, 2020

Ok, I admit it.

Most job-seeking advice is boring and conventional. And I am the queen at dishing it out.

But what if it did not have to be like that? What if looking for a job could be bl**dy funny and fun at the same time?

What if there was an amazing way to bring your tribe to you?

Meet Garry Williams.

Garry is one of the men who brought F*ckUp nights to Melbourne.

F*ckUp nights celebrates stories of failure – inviting business owners to open up on stage about their miserable mess-ups. The idea is that talking about failure so openly de-stigmatises it, and helps us all have a go.

The nights are hilarious.

But from a networking point of view here are some of the many genius things about F*ckUp nights.

The name alone means you can’t ignore the invite when it pops into your email.

The name needs no explanation at all when you read about the event.

Creating an event around something you passionately believe, brings a group of like-minded individuals to you.

You become the focal point by default – the centre of expertise on the topic.

Et voila!

It’s the Seth Godin tribe theory on steroids.

So come join us for some inspiring ideas and maybe think about how knowing this could change the way you look for a job forever.

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Career Care Package # 114 We need to talk about cr*ppy cover letters | Cover letter examples and tips

by K B , updated on August 26, 2020

Yes, it’s time to talk and take this topic seriously.

Because I have seen instances where a seriously good cover letter has gotten my clients over the line.

And, to be honest – times where it’s made no difference at all.

But I still say, write them, and write them well!

So why am I giving you this cover letter advice?

Here are my tips.

In writing your cover letter, you’re clarifying in your mind the reasons this employer should hire you – which is such terrific interview preparation!

In this session of Career Care Package – we’re livestreaming with real-life examples of interview-winning cover letters.

We’re going to break down what works and what does not work, and give you great tips and advice.

WATCH THIS VIDEO 

Watch on YouTube here – Cover letter examples, real-life examples of interview winning cover letters.

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Career Care Package #113 [Nope] There IS no such thing as random good luck. How “serendipity” shaped my global career

by K B , updated on August 24, 2020

This is the episode where we meet the Co-Founder of the School of Hard Knock Knocks and a whole lot of other businesses along the way.

Meet Morry Morgan.

(Anyone who’s come up with a business name like that, wins big tickets in my book)

But all in all Morry is a wisecracking entrepreneur and angel investor who’s enjoyed a global career that’s spanned Scotland, Australia and China.

So we’re talking to him about career happenstance and the part it has played in his career.

What is happenstance I hear you ask?

I like to think this word is an amalgamation of happy-circumstances.

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But the official theory runs like this:

“…it’s OK to not always plan, because unplanned events could lead to good careers. At the core of this theory is the fact that unpredictable social factors, chance events and environmental factors are important influences on clients’ lives.”

So rather than developing a strict plan for a goal that’s set in concrete, instead you work with a vague idea – do some positive things in the right direction, being curious about how these things make you feel, just by being active, great things will happen.

Hence happy circumstances!

We’re going to ask Morry about how he’s engineered (if that’s the right term) the happy good fortune he’s enjoyed in his career.

Here’s how you can join us.

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Watch live on YouTube here – Career Happenstance.

Click on Naishadh Gadani’s activity tab on LinkedIn at 3pm 25/8.

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Career Care Package #112 Here’s what I learned about my career by taking 10 sabbaticals

by K B , updated on August 23, 2020

We all know we should take breaks.

We all know how powerful and transformative these breaks can be.

Remember Laura Waters who took the trek from one end of NZ to the other.

She was suffering from anxiety and burn out.

So she took the 5-month journey and came out stress-free and with a totally new career as a travel writer.

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Have you had a break that’s transformed your life? [click to continue…]

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Career Care Package #111 Ask Us Anything & Live Resume Review (Woo Hoo)

by K B , updated on August 20, 2020

Friday is question time!

Naishadh and I can’t wait to get down into the job search trenches and tackle your burning questions.

We’ve also got open mic.

So if you want to jump onto the broadcast and get your resume reviewed, or ask questions – please do

Join us and ask away, if you have questions on:

  • ATS resumes
  • Networking resumes
  • How long should a resume be?
  • Government resumes
  • Why you never hear back from a recruiter
  • How to get a job without local experience
  • Getting a government job
  • Changing jobs
  • Behavioural interviews
  • Coffee meetings
  • Video interviews
  • Return to work
  • Reference checking
  • LinkedIn profiles
  • The hidden job market
  • Jobs of the future
  • Jobs in demand
  • How to connect with people you don’t know
  • How to run informational interviews
  • How to get a job without experience

Here’s how you can join us.

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Click here to join us on YouTube to ask us anything about your job search

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