New Ventures

A new book demands a new updated website, and of course a blog. Partly to respond to questions and requests for information from those in the careers industry, from parents and others interested in the world of careers. This will make it simpler. A common query at present is about study in the careers field, and in my workshops I have been meeting many with an interest in ongoing learning. I get asked ” What can I do next?’, or even “I’m thinking about doing a PhD….” . It has got me thinking about who our researchers are, their projects, who is teaching Career Management studies and where? Look at the Career Studies page for information that will grow as I find it. And don’t hesitate to let me know what you are studying and where.   And as I start teaching again, this time as a lecturer (mostly online) in the Career Practice thread of the Social Services degree at Otago Polytechnic, I look forward to encouraging a new group of converts to the field. If they are like me, they will never leave.

I have just finished another round of workshops on the NZCER Self Directed Search Certification, and Identity and Career Choices-Young people and a good start. These have been immensely satisfying to teach and I’ve had very receptive and interesting groups. Let me know by email if you want your name added to future lists - I will develop a new schedule for next year. I arrived home to the first advance copy of my new book -Your 21st Century- new paths for personal success. It’s always exciting to see it in print, and I’m looking forward to having it available, and talking to you about it at various presentations.

Recent presentations to parents revealed again the sons and daughters at university who have started in the wrong programme- they put up with it until year 2 then it all gets too hard, they know it’s not for them, and they hate it. I hear these stories over and over again. I’m still very much on the mission of promoting ways to get the good start – the one that suits them.

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