Are you career conscious? How to plan your career with intention and clarity - with Louise Lapish of Gatewood Consulting

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#187: Louise Lapish has been working in career management for over two decades and has helped countless people find their dream job and advance in their careers. She explains the problems with traditional job searching methods, how to proactively find a new career, and shares some practical tips to assess if a job is a good fit for you.

What you’ll learn

• [02:17] The differences between working with individuals and working with teams.
• [03:48] The problems with traditional job searching methods.
• [05:13] How many requirements of a job description you need to meet before applying.
• [06:33] How to know if a job is going to be a good fit for you.
• [08:06] What it means to be career conscious.
• [10:57] The rise in portfolio careers and having flexibility in the workplace.
• [12:49] The benefits of being conscious about the career you want to pursue.
• [14:55] The first steps to becoming career conscious.
• [16:57] The value of getting personal testimonials and tracking your achievements.
• [18:40] What should you include in your career plan.
• [21:13] What’s included in a career scorecard.
• [24:33] How often you should assess your career goals.
• [27:44] Practical tips to assess if a job is a good fit for you.
• [29:48] What’s included in a proactive career search.
• [32:36] How to be better at talking about your work and career.
• [35:40] What good quality networking consists of.
• [37:10] How to frame your situation when you’re made redundant.
• [39:29] The amount of time you should spend applying for jobs.
• [41:02] The importance of self-care when applying for a new job.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Reed Courses Life's Work: How to get ahead in a career you love
• The Seven Steps to Career Consciousness

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:
https://changeworklife.com/are-you-career-conscious-how-to-plan-your-career-with-intention-and-clarity/

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