Getting pigeon-holed is something many of our new clients report when first coming to us for career change coaching. Usually, pigeon-holing happens as a result of using outdated methods, like recruitment companies, to attempt to change career. Recruiters have the approach that you’re only as good as your last role, don’t expect a recruiter to use lateral thinking or focus on your transferrable skills.
To side-step the ‘square peg for a a square hole’ mentality, here are my top two must-do’s to successfully change careers and recruitment companies are no where in sight! more
Here, Jasper, SEVEN’s Executive Coach and leadership expert is beginning with his first article in a series on the 7 aspects of leadership over the coming months. So keep tuned.
We’re delighted Stylist magazine has launched this simple but oh so necessary campaign today, on the back of stats that over 54% of Londoners work through their lunch hour every day! That’s 240 hours a year! more
Building a professional network is essential in almost every role. Nothing happens in the world of business without the support of people. If you want to advance your career, having people who can support you along the way, from clients to advisors and superiors to direct reports – we need to make the most of building effective relationships. First impressions last, so be aware of the following tips when you go to a networking event. more
We’re continuing the weekly journal feature, written week by week by one of our clients, following their journey from why they started career coaching, wanted a career change and how they are experiencing the coaching journey. This is week two of Jane’s diary. more