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Often, I would also do the midday live cross to ABC Regional Radio, reading out a long list of share prices. I would get a little nervous doing this, as it - [Panel "Pin-Ups"- Top Tips for Interview Success](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/panel-pin-ups-top-tips-for-interview-success/) - In my role as a career transition coach as a career coach and mentor, I’m often helping people in career transition gear themselves up for job searching and interviews. For some, an interview hasn’t been attended for many years, or a panel interview is a new experience. As you rise in seniority or apply for - [There’s always a clean, new page, waiting for you.](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/theres-always-a-clean-new-page-waiting-for-you/) - Cleaning out my cupboards recently, I came across a pile of old notebooks. The ones that have mostly inane scribbles of ideas in them – hmm, surely nothing much of value there so could probably toss them?! But then again, there might be some private stuff in there so perhaps I should rip off the - [Asking for Directions](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/asking-for-directions/) - Have you ever been on holiday in another country, or for that matter, just been outside your familiar home territory and then realised that you are well and truly lost? Whether you didn’t have a map with you, or just had no clue as to your position on the map, you finally concede that you - [Pitch Yourself – at Interview](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/pitch-yourself-at-interview/) - Getting an interview is a chance for your to pitch yourself to the employer - why YOU are the best person for this job. Find out how to ace the interview. - [Pitch Yourself – in Person](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/pitch-yourself-in-person/) - Networking is building connections and relationships that can create opportunities and help you navigate your career. Find out how to network with confidence. - [Pitch Yourself – Online](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/pitch-yourself-online/) - Job Seekers, don't miss out on a great role by not having a well written online profile or unable to be found. Pitch yourself to employers via LinkedIn. - [Pitch Yourself – on Paper](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/pitch-yourself-on-paper/) - Follow these CV and Resume tips to give yourself the best chance of getting that job you are after. Pitch your best attributes for the job on paper. - [Book Reviews](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/book-reviews/) - Book reviews and recommendations of career and work related books that are a great read for anyone wanting to find a new career that they love. - [Where Do You Want to Go?](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/where-do-you-want-to-go/) - Getting established in a new career can be challenging. We are happy to help prospective career practitioners find their way. - [Plan, or Pipedream?](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/plan-or-pipedream/) - Richard Branson famously said that you have to find and do something that you are passionate about. - [Pushing Out the Comfort Zones](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/pushing-out-the-comfort-zones/) - One step at a time... In developing your career, often development is synonymous with growth – and growth, with discomfort. Just like youthful “growing pains”, any personal growth can be uncomfortable and force us to endure new experiences that are unknown or simply go against the grain of our upbringing and perhaps individual personality. The thing - [Too many are feeling "....unappreciated, Al !"](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/too-many-are-feeling-unappreciated-al/) - A favourite action film of mine, “Die Hard” with Bruce Willis, has a litany of great one-liners. One in particular that makes me chuckle is when John McClane is talking to Sgt Al Powell, the Twinkie eating policeman, outside in the grounds of the Nakatomi building. He expresses over the 2-way radio that he is - [When push comes to shove - career transition](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/when-push-comes-to-shove-career-transition/) - When I worked with professional rugby players as a career consultant, there was an understanding by the players that in the not too distant future (from mere months, to possibly over a decade) there would be a need to transition to a new career. 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Due to COVID, Lois elected to conduct the Fellowship by virtual - [Make Your Move](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/make-your-move/) - [We Support](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/we-support/) - Career Wisdom supports ballet dancers with their career development and transition to a new career post performance through career counselling and coaching. - [Need Career Counselling in Perth in 2022?](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/need-career-counselling-in-perth/) - Looking for Career Counselling in Perth in 2020? If you are seeking help in your career, needing career counselling? Whether that’s a new career direction or finding a new job, you may think about getting some help. But from whom? Remember back at school there was a career guidance counsellor, or career advisor or guidance officer? Well, - [Need a Career Advisor in Perth in 2022?](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/need-a-career-advisor-in-perth/) - Need a Career Advisor in Perth in 2020? If you are seeking help in your career, whether that’s a new career direction or finding a new job, you may think about getting some help. But from whom?Remember back at school there was a career guidance counsellor, or career advisor? Well, now there are career specialists - [Looking for Career Advice in Perth in 2022?](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/looking-for-career-advice-in-perth/) - Looking for Career Advice in Perth in 2020? When people are looking for “career advice” they may actually be looking for a few different things. One is career direction, that is – thinking about where you want to go in your career next.It is tempting to want someone to tell you what to do, but - [Career Exploration](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/career-help-packages/career-exploration/) - The Career Discovery package powerfully combines high-tech with a client-centred method of career counselling to draw out the important elements for your career - [Career Help Packages](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/career-help-packages/) - Going around in circles with a career dilemma? Stop the confusion and find clarity and a renewed sense of direction with Career Help packages. - [Career Discovery](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/career-help-packages/career-discovery/) - The Career Discovery package powerfully combines high-tech with a client-centred method of career counselling to draw out the important elements for your career - [Career Impact](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/career-help-packages/career-impact/) - With the Career Focus as a starting point, this package also includes 3 additional career coaching / professional mentoring sessions. - [Career Journey](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/career-help-packages/career-journey/) - Help to move your career forward with a career check up session, focussed on you and your career to get you moving faster towards your career goals. - [Resources](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/resources/) - For Work Search Resources, Courses & Free Downloads visit - https://careerwisdom.podia.com/ - [Workshops](https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/services-old/individual/workshops/) - Give your career a boost. 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