Tag: Career choice
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Help! My Teenage Son Wants to Become an Actuary!
I was more than a little thrown by this pronouncement. ‘Good God,’ I blurted out. ‘What an incredible waste of an alternative education!’
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How to Make the Future Work for Your Children
How early should parents start thinking about preparing their children for the challenges of adulthood? In this article, educational psychologist Lisa Anderson answers some questions about career planning for your child.
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Why I Can’t Wait to Take One Giant Leap Into the Unknown
Well, here I am, standing at the edge of change. I’ve decided to take the next step and find a new place to work. I’ve navigated my first real job successfully and satisfactorily. Without any major mess ups, a good few mistakes to buffer my mind, and a whole lot of learning. I feel ready.
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Goodbye Freelancing, Hello Me-Lancing!
After a stint in the regular world of gainful employment, a freelancer chooses to go back to flying solo. But this time, it’s different. This time, the rules have changed. By Mandy Collins
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The terrifying thought of having to pursue a career after school
Beyond the school gates lies a world of opportunity and possibility. But how are you supposed to know what to do with your life once the final bell rings, asks Raphael Bromilow