If you choose the job of your choice, you would not feel a strain on the work you do and will help establishing a sustainable career. On the other hand, a wrong decision can leave you regretting that you had trodden a different path. It is important to assess whether you are better off studying something that you will enjoy or something that will provide job prospects. It is also equally important to assess the market conditions for job prospects to ensure that you could eventually end up where you aspire.
In today’s highly competitive market, employers are looking for skills not just the academic background. The employers look for additional extra-curricular activities and work experience besides skills, commitment and achievements demonstrated through the academic path. For example, if you are serious about entering the legal profession today, it is too competitive to expect to just pass out with a good degree from a top University and go on to take your bar exams or qualify as a solicitor. Many students will have gained legal work exposure even before entering the University. If you intend to work within the legal profession, your future employers will want evidence that you have learn something over and above your academic curriculum. In the same way, rated Universities expect the students to have had exposure to the medical field if applications are submitted for medicine.
The job market is badly affected by the economic climate and the graduates and school leavers now face stiff competition with few jobs chased by too many. An impartial, structured and tailor made advice can aid and add value to those seeking employment either as a school leaver or a graduate. Our bespoke guidance would take account of your interest, personality, values, preferences for career development and objectively assessing potential and providing a path best suited. Our services include planning for job applications, identifying opportunities in the market place, identifying and bridging gaps in skills and knowledge, preparing CVs, Cover Letters, guidance on applications, tests and interviews, starting blogs. We assist school leavers, graduates, professionals and senior managers with expert career coaching, job searches and bridging the gap between job-availability and the suitability. You may fall into any of these categories and we would guide you how best to navigate.
- You may be uncertain about planning for a career and the strategy for job seeking
- You may have chosen the profession, industry, size of company, location and the type of work to undertake but does not possess the skills for achieving the goals
- You are already in employment but not clear on how to realize the best for you in your employment
- You are looking for a change in employment and could do with expert advise on planning for a successful outcome
We are living in a world of turbulent economic conditions posing challenges to corporations in delivering value to stakeholders. In this backdrop, employers are demanding skills from employees for meeting stakeholder expectations in a highly competitive environment. It is important to evaluate on a regular basis, your effectiveness, continuous improvement of skills and employer satisfaction. You must assess the present position, evaluate options available and realistically map out the path to stay on course. The career path could be either enhancing your job role within the same organisation or looking for a change. The professional support will ensure that you realize your full potential. A career change is an important phase in your life similar to the first career step taken. It is important to consider a few pertinent issues when deciding on a career change. Assess the actual need. A career change must place you in a better position not merely provide a change of employment. You must also consider your strengths and weaknesses and how best these could be balanced for the betterment of you and the prospective employer. We all dream that the grass is greener on the other side though there may not exist any grass to be even greener. It is important to network and research to understand the ground realities. You must evaluate the consequences of changing demands in terms of commitments, locations and recognition. The timing is also crucial both in terms of personal and working life so that the transition would be smooth. The final decision should elevate to avoid an eventual plunge in the position. Many are unhappy at work but the problem could your approach to handling issues and not the job. If you feel dissatisfied, make a change to do some positive things, which will help increase your likelihood of success in the same environment. An independent guidance can shape your thoughts for a better future and invite you to take advantage of the opportunities available at CPE for a bespoke program.