Welcome to episode 19 of the Get Work Savvy podcast where we discover how people have found a way to get paid for what they are passionate about.
This week we speak to Chris and find out what it really takes to work in the world of Careers advice.
Key Takeaways
Sometimes you don’t always have all the answers – It can be daunting to realise you wont always have all of the answers, but remember no one does! Especially at the start of your career.
Take your opportunities - you never know where an opportunity may lead. If it feels right, why not go for it?!
Try to be open minded – we are all guilty of it, but try to avoid seeing things from out own echo chamber, how will that help you o develop other thoughts otherwise?
Chris's Book Recommendation
How to Get a Job You Love 2019 - 2020 Edition by John Lees
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2NEDYBo
Knockout CV by John Lees
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2Ugh1XD
13 Things That Don't Make Sense: The Most Intriguing Scientific Mysteries of Our Time by Michael Brooks
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2TcUw9G
Audio book - https://amzn.to/2XzV6N6
Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2XvStvL
Audio book -https://amzn.to/2EHAzyK
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2EHNTmY
Audio book - https://amzn.to/2EIgLeD
Careers Professionals and Organisations to check out.
Jannet College – http://www.outstandingcareers.co.uk/
National Careers Week
Careers Development Institute https://www.thecdi.net/Home