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It’s crazy the things we believe. And also what we don’t believe.
When we’re young we believe we can be anything – a dancer, a firefighter, even a superhero.
By the time we leave school we start to believe that life is hard, that we need to make the most money we possibly can and that our interests and hobbies aren’t important.
But what if we’re wrong?
As we get older many of us discover that we should believe a whole lot less in the ‘truths’ we’ve learned, and believe a whole lot more in ourselves.
Here are 5 career myths I wish I’d known when I finished school.
1. Money Makes The Difference
Most people look for the easy option when it comes to choosing a career. They think about the skills they already have and find a job that matches those skills as closely as possible.
What they’re really asking themselves is, ‘How can I make the most money possible with my current skills and knowledge?’
The problem is that this doesn’t lead to happiness. What we should be asking ourselves is, ‘what do I dream of doing?’ and ‘what career would make me happy?’
2. Interests and Hobbies Don’t Matter
Once we leave school we often sideline our interests. We might enjoy drawing or singing for example, but we think it’s a hobby. We believe we need a ‘real job’ to sustain us.
The thing is that our interests are a gateway to finding a career that lights us up inside. If you’re interested in singing and dancing you might believe that the only option is to be a struggling artist or – if you’re lucky – a sought after performer.
But that’s not your only choice. There are a whole range of options available, including teaching children to sing, or caring for children while bringing them joy with your voice.
3. Careers Progress Naturally
We often start out with a job, and one role leads to another due to the opportunities that arise. We end up bouncing from one thing to the next, virtually on autopilot.
We settle for good enough when we could have great and it can take decades to realise that careers should be planned.
We need to have goals to strive toward and we need guidance and direction to create a career path. More importantly, we need to have the courage to discover what we want and then go after it.
4. Bad Bosses Are Part Of Life
When we’re young we often put up with difficult situations because we don’t realise we have options.
We put up with poor managers, unhappy work environments and even jobs that just don’t suit us because we think we have to. We believe everyone has to deal with this stuff, it’s part of life.
We often think that doing what we know leads to safety and security. We don’t want to take a risk and try something new.
The problem is that employers can tell that we’re just going through the motions and meeting requirements. They can also tell who’s genuinely engaged and passionate about what they do.
Great organisations take passion and engagement over experience any day because skills and knowledge can be taught. But you can’t teach someone to be enthusiastic about a career that doesn’t light them up.
Believe In Yourself
You don’t have to be like everyone else. You don’t have to settle for making the most money you can in the ‘easiest’ but most soul-sucking way possible.
Instead, you can believe in yourself. You can discover a career that brings satisfaction and fulfilment as well as a reliable income.
Contact us and find out how we can help you change your life, today.
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There’s a lot of unknowns, and a lot to worry about. It’s often difficult to work out what your options are – or even to believe you have options.
You see, a lot of us look at our career and our career options all wrong. We tend to think, “What’s the easiest way for me to earn a living with my existing skills and knowledge?”
And that’s the problem. Because that’s not the right question to ask, not if you want career fulfillment and satisfaction.
Instead, you have to dream a little. You have to ask yourself what you’d love to do, and then work out how to reach that goal.
There’s a process to changing career successful, which is why we’ve put together this infographic for you. It shows you the 7 Steps to Successful Career Change.
Test The Waters
Test the waters of your new career in Early Childhood Education and Learning by getting in touch with us, or attending one of our information nights.
Information nights are a great opportunity to meet the trainers, ask questions about the course options and see for yourself our great college facility! If you cannot make it in person, register and dial in via webinar.
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There are a lot of career myths out there, and they could be holding you back.
We debunk six of the most common myths career myths so you can put them behind you and get on with following your dreams.
1. You’ll Discover the Perfect Career
People often dream they’ll discover the ‘perfect’ career, even though they’re not sure what it is!
The problem is that every option they consider is imperfect in some way, so they keep discarding the options. They’re eternally stuck in a waiting room where the perfect door never opens, so they never make a move.
There is a belief that you only change careers when you’re failing at what you’re doing. That’s a lie.
The truth is that careers are a bit like relationships, and sometimes they run their course. Sometimes you find yourself waking up and realising that you’ve grown apart – things aren’t working so well, and it’s time for a change.
That can be hard, but not as hard as putting up with something that’s no longer working for you.
3. You Should Stick to What You Know
Saying you should stick to what you know is a mistake, particularly if it’s not satisfying you. That’s like saying you should never upgrade your mobile phone because you’ll have to adjust to a new one.
The truth is that your career needs upgrading any time it’s not meeting you needs – or when you can see a better option.
As one of our students recently wrote,
“I was trapped in [my previous role] and you went the extra mile to help place me in a position so I could study and change my present situation and my future.”
4. The Right Role Never Feels Like Work
The perfect job for you will be imperfect in some ways. It’s the old 80-20 rule in action.
The trick is to find a job where you enjoy 80% of the role and tolerate the 20% that’s not so much fun. Because the truth is that no job will allow you to do what you want when you want.
The perfect job is mostly enjoyable but it does feel like work for a small part of the time.
5. You’ll Know What You Want To Be When You “Grow Up”
Your career is not a lightning bolt from the blue. Sure, some people experience clarity and know exactly what they want to do throughout their life, but most people don’t.
Most of us try different roles at different times – constantly building on our life experience. Don’t fight it – accept it. It’s OK to find something enjoyable to do now and make changes as you evolve.
Truly courageous people know that life is short and it’s better to pursue your passion than fail to follow your dream. Even if you fail to carry out your greatest dreams, you can try again, and again.
Character is built through perseverance.
Imagine The Possibilities
Some people say that Thomas Edison failed thousands of times when he was inventing the lightbulb. Ten thousand times, in fact.
Edison said,
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Imagine if he’d given up – we’d all be sitting around in the dark!
Here’s another secret you may not know. You have amazing possibilities in front of you, ripe for the picking.
One of our students wrote,
“I am overwhelmed at the thought of not only being offered full time work but to have the opportunity to be a part of this team… Thank you so very much”
We support people to achieve their dreams, even when they think they can’t.
We can support you too, just give us a try.
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Is the work you’re doing fulfilling and satisfying, or is it ‘just a job’? Because ‘just a job’ gets tired pretty quickly.
The reason some people enjoy going to work is that they love what they do. They really, really love it.
If what you do for a living isn’t fulfilling, start working out what you should be doing instead.
3. You Are Not Using Your Best Skills
If you use your best skills in your job, you’re likely to be happier. For example, if you love being with people but you work in front of a computer all day you’re unlikely to be content.
There’s always going to be some aspects of a job that you’re not mad about, but it should be a small part of the job. The positives should outweigh the negatives.
4. You’ve Done Your Homework
If you’ve looked into your career options and worked out what area you want to move into, then you’re in a strong position. If not, then find out what sort of work might suit you (try this career quiz).
Once you’ve established what you’re good at, investigate the industry. For example, if you’re interested in working with children you can find out what qualifications you’ll need, and talk to people about working in the industry.
If you find a training provider who offers information nights be sure to go along. It will give you a fantastic insight into the sort of people you’ll be working with and the work environment you’ll experience.
5. You Know Where You Want To Be
If you know what move you want to make career wise, well done! All you need to do is put a plan in place and start executing it.
Start by working out how you’re going to transition. Take into account any financial or educational impacts.
You may be able to study for your new career while continuing to work in your current job. You may even be able to negotiate a part-time arrangement with your current workplace, while you prepare for your new role.
Just Do It
Once you’ve worked out what move you want to make, and planned how you’ll make the transition … it can seem a little scary.
But you’ve done the thinking and the planning now is the time for action.
Don’t give in to your negative thoughts. Instead, trust yourself and take action.
You deserve to be happy at work. You deserve a career you love.
So don’t just dream it. Do It!
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Of course you do – who doesn’t? No matter how you define it, we all want to be successful.
And here’s something you may not know. All successful people share certain characteristics.
Learn, nurture and display these characteristics and you can become successful too. So what characteristics should you possess?
Check out our handy infographic that shows you five characteristics you need to succeed.
If you don’t have some of these qualities, that’s OK because they can be learned, and that’s why we put together a Day With The Best.
Because we want you to succeed and become one of the most reliable experts people turn to when they need quality child care.
The Day With The Best is an annual event that’s set to become Australia’s foremost Professional Development Event for Early Childhood Educators.
The Day With The Best is created for Early Childhood Educators by Early Childhood Educators and it brings together Australia’s leading experts.
Here’s what some people had to say about the 2016 event:
I’m so glad I was lucky enough to come. I can’t wait to implement it at work – A. Barnes Kool Kids Nerang
Thanks for an inspiring, thought provoking day. I enjoyed every moment.” – T Eichmann TCS
The only dissapointing aspect was I could not attend all workshops! – L. Bateman g8 Education
Reserve your interest in the Day With The Best 2017 by leaving a comment below.
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