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Startup | Choosing a career
Choosing a career path can be a difficult and time consuming process. However, making the right career choice is important for
job satisfaction, happiness and better productivity.
In this section you will find articles on how to approach career
decisions, making the
right career choice and the importance
of job satisfaction. Whether you are just starting out in your career, looking to make a career change or thinking
about starting a business, there are plenty of resources here
to make your career
choice easier.
Soloism: was it contrary for you, too?
14 Jun 11Sam LeaderI’d always known I wanted to work for myself, but it took me over a decade of dithering before I finally took the plunge. Even then, I felt like I was challenging convention. Read more
Comments: 37Caution: Career change ahead
23 Nov 10Peter CrockerWhether you’re loving, loathing or just knee-deep in building your business, it’s easy to forget that it won’t last forever. A career change may be ahead. Read more
Comments: 41The Good Life Crisis
21 Sep 10Sam LeaderWas a serious event the catalyst for your solo journey? Mine was. But maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. Read more
Comments: 31Career change: My new brilliant career
24 May 09Trish WestonThere is plenty of career advice out there for job jockeys who want to change their employer. But what about a career change for soloists? What do you do when you’ve lost heart in your business? How do you tell it “I’m just not that into you”? Read more
Comments: 16Starting your own business: Jumped or pushed?
14 Apr 09Sam LeaderStarting your own business doesn’t always begin with a well planned jump. Mine began with a firm push, courtesy of my last boss, who was in fact the last boss I had, or will ever have with any luck. Read more
Comments: 39Career paths: Are you who you wanted to be?
17 Nov 08Peter CrockerThe other day, I caught the end of a radio report on recent research into career paths and happiness. The researchers asked: “Are you doing what you’ve always wanted to do?” and, “Given the chance, would you change careers?” Read more
Comments: 39Career satisfaction: Do you love your work?
02 Jun 08Peter CrockerThe philosophy of “Do what you love” and “Find your passion” implies if you’re not bouncing out of bed each day with fire in the belly then you’re in the wrong career. But are we chasing an impossible dream? What is your level of career satisfaction? Read more
Comments: 64Career decisions: The perfect job fantasy
29 Jan 08Megan ToughWho says there’s one perfect job or one ideal client out there for you? In reality, there are many great roles out there for everyone. In this article I explain why it is important to have a realistic approach when making career decisions. Read more
Comments: 6Job satisfaction: Is your ladder up against the right wall?
27 Sep 07Mark MooreOn a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you in your work? Do you get job satisfaction from the rewards your work brings? Do you do it well, almost effortlessly? Or is it a constant frustrating struggle? Read more
Comments: 15Making the right career choice
20 Aug 07Megan ToughMaking the right career choice can be a difficult process. By focusing first on what we value in life rather than on job specifications, our career choice will become much clearer. Read more
Comments: 8Career choice: Do what you love!
08 Oct 06Katie RobertsRunning a successful solo business takes integrity, energy and passion. In fact nothing will sustain you more than having your heart in your business, so career choice is very important. Read more
Comments: 3How to choose a career
27 Apr 06Katie RobertsWould-be solo business owners often know they want to go it alone, but can't figure out how to choose a career. Similarly, established soloists often get the urge to change direction when they outgrow their original business idea. Read more
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