Work to suit life
Background and issues
- Mel was a senior consultant in a Management Consultancy had an excellent salary and exposure to many blue chip clients
- The job involved frequent trips away from home for long periods and she was becoming increasingly unhappy
- She wanted to explore her career options
Aha! moments
- She identified her transferable skills
- Found that she had an interest in marketing
- And wanted a role that was fun and had reasonable hours
Outcome
- Mel has secured a senior marketing job with a manufacturer of children’s toys
Getting the right career
Background and issues
- John fell into a career as an accountant
- He found the job unfulfilling and the thought of another 20+ years filled him with dread
Aha! moments
- He identified new, and confirmed existing, skill sets
- Discovered a need for more interpersonal interaction
- And wanted to explore an interest in the city
Outcome
- He is currently taking FSA qualifications and
- Begun interviewing for stock broking positions
A portfolio career
Background and issues
- Rob had been made redundant from his IT sales management role
- After getting over the initial shock, he was able to see that this was the perfect opportunity to explore his career options
Aha! moments
- The redundancy had effected his confidence more than he realised
- After a full analysis of his interests, skills and values, Rob realised that a portfolio career (career involving more than one job) suited him the best – property development and trading hid own stock and shares
Outcome
- Rob is taking a part-time plumbing diploma
- Is busy fixing up his first property
- And has had some minor stock market successes