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Category: Decision making

How mistakes and failure can add up to success

October 13, 2015 / / 0 Comments
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I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

Thomas A. Edison, Inventor

Do you worry about making mistakes and failing at things?

There’s an art to taking risks and the truth is fear of failure can keep you in a rut and get in the way of career success (however you define it).

Fact 1: Human growth and development through life depends on learning.

Fact 2: Making and reflecting on mistakes is an excellent (okay, not always painless!) way to learn.

Looking for proof? Read on. 

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Career decisions in 5 easy steps

September 26, 2013 / / 2 Comments

Divergent Paths

It’s important to start thinking about what to do after your degree early on in your uni  course. The decisions you make during your time at university will have a direct impact on the opportunities open to you. If you’re aware of what kinds of decisions you might need to make as you progress in your course, you’ll be better able to plan activities that will help you make a successful transition into graduate employment.

There are many different approaches to making career decisions – here’s a practical framework that’s based around 5 key steps. Continue reading

A quick guide to… making career decisions

September 26, 2013 / / 4 Comments

Each of us will experience many situations involving making  career decisions, and everyone will manage this in their own way. Each career is unique. No two individuals will experience exactly the same career pathway. It makes sense for each of us to take as much control of our careers as we can. As a result, you are the person who can best generate your own career plan and make the decisions needed to put it into action throughout your working life.

Learning how to make effective career decisions is crucial. Developing your skills and confidence in making career decisions will help you to:

• manage and take control of your career

• adapt to change

• take advantage of career opportunities as they arise. Continue reading

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