[CHAT] Careers
originally posted on 30-04-2017 6:31 PM
Hey everyone! First of all, sorry for the boring title 😛 Secondly, life can be tough at times, especially when you're trying to find a job. There are so many options out there, it can be difficult to choose what you want to do in the future.
Sometimes, there's this nagging voice in the back of our heads telling us that we aren't good enough, and that can make it even harder to go for your dreams.
Sure, deciding on a job, going through school and uni or tafe can be stressful but you're never alone 🙂 Join us Monday the 1st of May at 8pmAEST for a chat on careers 🙂
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originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:03 PM
Have you experienced unemployment or underemployment? Have any strategies helped you to cope with this situation?I've been pretty lucky that when I lost one of my jobs a few years ago I was able to get back into work pretty quickly and swiftly without having too many dramas. So I don't have to much to say on this but I'll read. I know most of my family is unemployed though
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:18 PM
I spend a fair bit of time on my selection criteria, and research the org before i get started, a good place to figure out what the organisation you're applying for is after is to look at their annual reports, media releases and anything else they're talking about publicly. I make sure the examples i give fit what the org is after. Once i've written something I get at least two other people to tear it to pieces and then i write it again 😛 I guess everyone does that though? Also always use STAR= Situation, Task, Action, Result. For example, Situation: I didn't have a job, Task: I needed to write a resume, Action: I wrote a resume, Result: i got a job that was 10% better than some other job, yay! And if i don't get the job i ALWAYS ask for some feedback, generally you can learn a looot from what they have to say and asking for feedback is sometimes a great way to keep the connection with the organisation you're applying for going. I once got offered a different job a week later after doing this 🙂
A lot of Schools, Uni's and Tafe's will have a look at your resume too. For example in Tafe's keep an eye out fo a section called Career services, where you can generally get a bit of help writing a heaps good application. Allso Youth centres can sometimes help (depends though). Here's one with some good info for example 🙂
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:19 PM
Sorry @May_ that was a really long winded answer to your question, which hopefully helps a little!
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:39 PM
What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?
You can ask for feedback from your colleagues and boss. Then work out a plan to improve. You can also ask yourself what being good enough looks like.
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:38 PM
I ahave had that thought a bit within the last couple weeks as I've been there only about 2 months. But I'm always asking questions and I know that if I'm not doing ok I will be told and I can ask for feedback if I'm concerned. I have a good relationship with my manager and boss which makes it easier 😊
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:43 PM
How i think everyone is at work sometimes 😛
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:53 PM
I think a lot of the time we can be really good at noticing what we aren't very good at or having some crazy high standard that we set for ourselves. Both of which often don't really line up with what matters in a lot of jobs. On top of that, ;earning and occasionally making a few mistakes is normal and if your work can't handle that then that's a problem with the place you work for, not you!
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:56 PM
I reckon feedback and communication are very important. Having people that encourage you help you with the mistakes you make from the start could help prevent this.originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:05 PM
Well, that's it for tonight. We've had a great convo and now it's time for us to recharge our batteries!originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:08 PM
Night all thanks for a great chatoriginally posted on 01-05-2017 10:07 PM
Goodnight everyone! Thanks for the chat 🙂
originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:08 PM
Gonna go practice being a professional mattress tester now. Goodnight everyone 😄originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:13 PM
I like the sound of that @roseisnotaplant!
Here are two final post GR questions anyone can feel free to answer! If you didn't manage to make it feel free to answer the questions asked during the GR as well!
originally posted on 24-06-2017 4:35 PM
Good Night everybody,thank to chat..
originally posted on 01-05-2017 10:05 PM
And we made it! I am sooo ready for bed! Thank you for another amazing chat folks 🙂
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:56 PM
4) What can you do if you feel like you aren't 'good enough' at your job?@Ben-RO love that image!
I have this thought constantly. I think the thoughts can fade away a little bit once you have been at a job for a while and become confident in it but it is pretty difficult early on.
Reminding yourself that others feel the same can help - although sometimes it really does seem like others really do have it together! 😛
originally posted on 01-05-2017 9:36 PM
originally posted on 01-05-2017 8:45 PM
Best question! 🙂Have you experienced unemployment or underemployment? Have any strategies helped you to cope with this situation?
