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CAREER

A FRESH START: Fed up with your current job? Looking for something new? The road to seeking out a new and different job may be a bumpy one.

You need to maintain the effort and determination to make that journey by producing an effective CV, investigating and applying for potential positions, while staying calm and focused during the interview processes.

FIRST DAY NERVES: Starting afresh at any time in life can be as frightening as it is equally exciting. Changes of routine, expectations, your place of work and encountering new faces are the challenges you must face.

To get through this transitional period you need to put in place a strategy to help you cope with your new challenge.

RETURNING TO WORK: Re-entering the workforce after any length of time may be intimidating and worrying - particularly if you feel that your skill-base has been left behind with advances in technology.

If returning from maternity leave or a career break for child-raising, additional concerns of arranging childcare and the adaptation of the entire family to a new routine can dampen confidence and self-esteem.

Create a plan to ease your transition back into the workplace and help raise your self-esteem and confidence.

CONFLICT AT WORK: Clashes with work colleagues is a common, but unpleasant experience. Although disagreements can be caused by differences in attitudes, values and social/cultural behaviour, more often than not it is a lack of communication that lies at the root of the problem.

Find the cause of the problem and you will know how to react and deal with the situation in a professional manner.

LIFE CHANGES Self-help Guide to the Work Ethic

Do you have a career? Are you fulfilling a vocation? Or do you just have a job?

Whether you are trying to get another step higher up the corporate ladder, looking to move away from your existing work position, or just suddenly find yourself out of work, you should still take time to consider your options. 

Bear in mind the impact of any financial or relationship changes that a new job may bring about. Can you afford to take a pay cut and take up that dream job? Would up-rooting your family and moving to a new town/country benefit them?

Think about what skills you have - both natural and learned. What positive elements could you bring to a job? What are your weaknesses? Are you a "people person", or do you prefer to work alone? Can you handle a lot of responsibility, or would you buckle under the pressure?

Ascertain your strengths and weaknesses. If necessary, use an online testing system to find out what career you are best-suited to pursue. Personality trait tests will give an indication of who you are, but are not the best systems to use to find a career. Nor are IQ tests. So choose a dedicated job planning program, like the one offered at www.prospects.ac.uk.

If you need to re-train, then check out the best option for your current situation. If your finances deem that you need to continue working full-time while learning, then take evening classes at a local college, or sign-up for a correspondence course through a reputable educational establishment. Beware internet sites offering certificates and qualifications in return for payment - they are not worth the paper they are written on!

Tip: It is better to be a "has-been" than a "might-have-been"

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