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🔥 Embrace the uniqueness of your #career journey; it's exclusively yours. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Every twist and turn has led you to this moment, shaping the incredible professional you've become. 🔥 Would you believe that one of my early career milestones unfolded within the walls of a correctional facility? A pivotal intern role that, at first glance, seemed unrelated to my journey (or did it?). Back then, I was a motivated undergrad juggling my third part-time job, and I took on this opportunity simply because it was paid. Little did I know, this unconventional start became my gateway into the realms of #relationship building, #conflict resolution, #strategy, law, issue identification, representation, facilitation, management, and public speaking. 👉  Remarkably, each of these skills played a crucial role in shaping the HR professional I am today. If your #career path resembles more of a mosaic than a straight line, appreciate every experience that contributed to the well-rounded, #innovative, and resourceful #team player you've evolved into. Look closely, and you'll likely discover how each event served as a stepping stone to your current role and the person you've become. 🎉 Celebrate your bold decision to be authentically you! 🚀 #journey #embrace #uniqueness #professional #evolution #corrections #law #lawenforcement #school #hr #humanresources #remotework #publicspeaking #journey

What everyone knows but leaves unsaid is that the only credential that truly matters when it comes to demonstrating employability is Real. Professional. Experience. 🤔 It’s why the majority of your resume and Linkedin profile are dedicated to it. 📜 It’s why even entry-level roles today ask for at least 3 years of experience. 3️⃣ But work experience just isn’t that easy to access. We want to fix that. 🔧 In addition to sharing HOW Extern is revolutionizing access to professional experience for everyone, I want to share WHY... with the 2nd part in a series on how we’re pioneering a new era of inclusive professional experience.  In it, I break down our mission and vision. ❤️A Personal Mission At Extern, we're driven by the belief that everyone, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to explore careers through real professional experiences - anywhere and at any time. 🚀 Why Extern? Why Now? We imagine a world where work experience is a universal form of education, eliminating barriers related to privilege and inequality. That’s why we've embarked on a mission that is personal to me: making real professional experience accessible to all, regardless of background. Here is "How to Help Anyone Discover and Launch their Career through Professional Experience" which is Part 2 of my series on "The Case for Inventing a New Form of Work Experience: the Externship" https://lnkd.in/ge2Enteu #CareerRevolution #InclusiveGrowth #ExternExperience #FutureOfWork #JoinTheMovement

From mastering new software to navigating through every challenge (yep, that's a thing), every day is a chance to soak up knowledge like a sponge. And let's not forget the invaluable lessons you pick up from your colleagues. Those seasoned pros? They're basically walking, talking textbooks. But here's the kicker: it's not just about the technical stuff. Externships teach you about yourself, too. You figure out what you're good at, what you love doing, and heck, maybe even what you can't stand. So yeah, externships? They're like a golden ticket to a whole world of learning. Embrace the chaos, soak up the knowledge, and get ready to come out the other side a certified boss. 🚀 #externLife start your own journey now https://lnkd.in/d8aJHCQs

What does career mean is often discussed in career appointments. I've found this a useful definition: "A career is the variety of experiences that you have undertaken throughout your life. As you gain more experience in the worlds of work and life, you are building your career. Your career path takes account of your education, training and paid or unpaid work. It also includes your family and life roles, activities, volunteer work, community involvement and more." https://lnkd.in/e-ef3Qq3. I also find this a useful example https://lnkd.in/eChkVxtx But I felt I needed to make it more tangible and support their understanding of careers - what it encompasses and what it means for then and needed to scaffold the conversation to help them development their understanding at their own pace. So I developed these cards to use cars and journey to bring careers to life. The response has been brilliant from "it all makes sense" to "I now understand what I need to think about and it's not just jobs". And for some students, it has changed their whole engagement with the appointment. The cards have also help to identify what would be most helpful to the student in the session for moving their career thinking foward - almost signing posting my next steps or the resources and tools I use to support them. And they've been really powerful where the students has identified themselves where they need to focus on to move their own career thinking forward. I wasn't expecting that! Thank you Liane Hambly (she/her) for giving me the nudge to share this story on the CDI's #careersimpact Friday and to Katherine Jennick & Lis McGuire RCDP for your support and belief in all my ideas. #careersimpact Friday

Today, the word "passion" is thrown around casually, especially by children during career awareness sessions. While I strongly advocate for interest and natural strength-based career path selection, it's important to highlight the difference. Interest can be external or internal! For example, watching a movie and wanting to become a Police Officer is external interest, which may change with time or exposure to different heroes. Internal interests, however, are deeply aligned with one's values and personality. To differentiate between the two, one must 1. Converse to find the source of the interest, 2. Check the motivation behind selecting a particular option, 3. Ensure that the child understands the day-to-day work of their "passion" career, 4. Arrange a virtual or real internship and give clarity on the path they have to take. In this age of information, it's our duty to ensure that our children make informed career decisions. Follow Ebenezer Bright for insights on career path finding for students and young professionals. If you need career counseling, please feel free to contact through DM or the link in bio. #careercounselling #careergrowth #careerpathfinding #students #youngprofessionals #Psychometricassessment

As you know it’s #NationalCareersWeek and I have an important ask for my LinkedIn connections. Young people with SEND are significantly underrepresented in the workforce, and there is a distinct lack of role models within our SEND schools. Delivered by Direct Education Business Partnership, and funded by the D2N2 Careers Hub, the Supported Insight Scheme aims to support these students through experiential workplace learning and employability workshops to prepare them for a Supported Internship or other employed pathway. Are you a Mansfield based employer who could support 4 fantastic young people from a local SEND school, by offering 6 short days (10am - 2pm) of experiential learning at your workplace? Giving young people with SEND the chance to undertake real work and experience the routines and habits of working life can significantly improve their employment prospects by helping them to develop their skills, gain confidence and ultimately supporting them to move closer to employment. It makes business sense to showcase your company to a diverse range of people, and who knows you could meet a potential future employee along the way! If you'd like to be part of this programme please email sarah.cutler@debp.org for more information.

Can you share this incredible initiative with any Mansfield-based employers you know? ⬇️ Lana Jay Galyer (Assoc CIPD) does amazing work in advocating for SEND employability and careers opportunities and you should absolutely give her a follow for more insights 🙌 #SEND #employability #careers

Have you really missed out? If you’re an unemployed 2023 grad, you may be feeling like you've missed your opportunity.   A lot of graduate schemes start hiring around the summer. But back then, applying to jobs might not have been your priority, whether it was because you went travelling or were simply enjoying your break.   Not all is lost!   Companies hire all year round, and although the big graduate schemes may be on pause, there are SO MANY other brilliant opportunities.   There's still time to turn it around, and what better time to start than the approach to new year!!   And if you don't know where to start, you can drop me a message at poppy@timberseed.com.   #graduatejobs #newyear #recruitment

"Bauke encourages Gen Z college students to join clubs, get part-time jobs and internships, and go to networking meetings with people who aren't their peers. She also suggested younger people get out of their comfort zones as much as possible." This aligns with the core of CampusROC: to connect our #GreaterROC students with local internships and jobs, encouraging them to explore the offerings of the #GreaterROC community. I challenge our HR professionals to also step out of their own comfort zones. Recognizing the unique characteristics of Gen Z, our expectations, recruitment strategies, onboarding processes, and professional development initiatives must evolve from traditional approaches of the past two decades. Adaptation is crucial for both Gen Z and employers. Let's embrace change and find common ground in meeting each other halfway.

Navigating careers advice and guidance within the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sector can be both challenging and rewarding🚀 The journey often includes overcoming barriers such as limited resources, lack of awareness, and accessibility issues. Yet, with dedicated support and innovative approaches, we witness incredible successes🌟 Tailored career paths, inclusive work environments, and empowering individuals to achieve their potential are just some of the highlights. Let's continue to break down these barriers and celebrate the achievements of those making a difference every day! 💪 How can we further improve career guidance for individuals with SEND? 🤔 What innovative strategies have you seen make a real impact? 🌍 How can businesses better support inclusive employment after supported internships? 🏢 #SEND #CareerGuidance #Inclusion #SuccessStories