Helping you find the right direction for your career journey

Getting started can be the hardest part

Work Smart

Success happens one step at a time. One of the most invaluable skills a young person can have is being able to understand themselves and express their strengths. Being aware of your skills, interests and values is an important part of career planning.

Imagine your Future

Sometimes the hardest part of knowing what you want to do is being overwhelmed by the number options that are out there or being afraid of new opportunities that you might not have heard of before. Research one at a time. How does each option make you feel?

Know your Achievements

We often give ourselves a hard time when things go wrong. Balance this by celebrating everything that goes right, especially achievements where you have worked hard or struggled or even just turning up when you really didn’t want to.

You are on the right track.

By taking time out to think about yourself and explore different careers, you are moving in the right direction, including exploring this site for extra support and inspiration. Be reassured that it’s not unusual to be uncertain about your career direction. Exploring your strengths and available opportunities is a great way forward as well as talking through your worries and seeking guidance on how to overcome the hurdles that stand in your way.

Support from a professional careers adviser

If you are in need of careers guidance, your first port of call should always be your school/college’s careers adviser. Email them or visit their office to ask for an appointment. If you are no longer in school, or you would like additional careers support, book a free introductory call with Karen to find out about independent careers guidance services – use the GET IN TOUCH button below. If you are under 18, please ask your parent/carer to get in touch on your behalf.

“What is Careers? It’s about young people finding purpose, discovering what matters to them, their place in the world, the point of studying and getting up in the morning. Sometimes people think careers is just about options and planning for the future. It’s so much more. It can give home, meaning, purpose, self esteem and the ability to navigate the challenges of life.”

— Liane Hambly, Co-author of Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fail.”

— Confucius

Testimonials

“My son Daniel and I met with Karen recently. She was calm, friendly, spoke clearly, was really patient and had a sense of humour. Daniel felt at ease throughout the consultation. He said that the tools Karen used like the cards and sticky notes were fun and interactive, which keep him interested. The tools helped him identify his strengths and weaknesses and developed a deeper understanding of himself which was amazing to watch while it all unfolded.

Karen talked Daniel through various potential career paths open to him based on the subjects he is studying, it was very useful as the session had inspired him and gave him a few ideas of what he can do and might like to pursue in the future. Personally, the consultation exceeded my expectations and I am very pleased with the results.“

Lilian

“I found it really helpful working with Karen. She asked me questions which got me thinking about the skills that I hadn’t previously recognised as my qualities.

The skills & attibutes cards that we used were a good visual representation to help me consider future options.

Karen is easy to work with. I felt that she listened to & respected me as a young person“

Mollie, 15