Career Advice

Much is written about "Career Advice" and while selecting a new position and Company to work for will often require a diligent amount of research, a large degree of common sense will also go a long way to ensuring the right move is made.

If you're actively looking to find a new position, have a clear idea of how you intend to achieve this.  Start by evaluating what your current job involves, the length of time you've been there, the experience you've gained and the type of position you want to move onto.  If you feel you've stopped learning in your current role, it's usually a sign it's time to make the next career move, be that with current or new employers. 

Take into consideration where you see yourself in a two to five year period (not just six months down the line) and be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses too, which may well require sounding-out colleagues to give you genuine objective feedback.

Take time to source job opportunities that fit your criteria and thoroughly prepare for any interview you're invited to.  Always remember that an interview is a two way process and it's as much about asking questions as it is answering them. 

Have a clear idea of exactly what the role entails by asking specific questions and where the position is expected to lead to further down the line.  And be absolutely sure you can work with and alongside those who interviewed you, as much as learn new skills and techniques from them.

Managing your career and not letting a career manage you doesn't happen by chance, so do spend time cultivating relationships.  Excellent career opportunities can materialise when you're least expecting them to, so do take time to ensure you're known to firms such as ourselves, who specialise in the Revenue Management markets.

And remember: "no one can go back and make a brand new start, but anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."