your career and future

CURIOSITY can lead to magic in your career. It's true. There's all kinds of evidence to suggest this is true. 

In today's episode of the podcast, I primarily encourage you to be curious about your own wants and needs when it comes to careers. About your skills and interests. It is through this level of reflection that we keep on our toes with our careers and don't stagnate. 

Listen to this week's episode to find out more.

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Ooooh, there is a lot we can learn from James Clear on the topic of goals, which has been the focus on the podcast this month.

James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. To be perfectly clear (see what I did there), he is not a guest on this episode, but perhaps that should be added to my goals list!

In this episode, there is still so much to learn from him however as I introduce 3 of his powerful ideas - ideas which can potentially yield fantastic results on your goal setting journey. If you are a student or new graduate, this will be some important food for thought and for anything that resonates, implementation (such as the goal competition piece- maybe you don't want to have too many goals you are striving towards while also coming to the end of a degree and applying for jobs!)

I'm excited for this to be a taster of his best-selling work in this space and if you'd like to find out more, this link is a great place to start -  https://jamesclear.com/goal-setting


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The theme of GOALS and GOAL SETTING continues in this second podcast episode of 2022. Why?! Well it's not because goal setting should only occur in the month of January (it is a year round, life long endeavour!) but the collective energy and hope of a new year means that you may be susceptible to thinking about what you can do differently or better (while simultaneously acknowledging how fabulous you are already!) 

So what are some of your goals this year? 

• Achieving a 2.1 in your degree / an A A B at A-level / securing an apprenticeship within tech? 
• Getting fit enough to run 10k?
• Writing a book? 

We have so many varied and wonderful goals and in this episode I talk about a popular goal setting method known as SMART. 

I also talk about how powerful goal methodologies like SMART can not only increase you chances of achieving your ambitions but they can also have a positive impact on your mental health. 

Listen... to find out more about why. 

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Let's talk about goals baby! 

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a goal is an aim or a purpose. You know that though didn't you! 

In this first episode of 2022 and of a new season of the Dive Into Your Career podcast I am enthusing about goals and goal setting and encouraging you set some for this year. I am aware that not everyone is into setting goals but I genuinely don't see how you can roll through life without doing so... even subconsciously... so why not do it with purpose... with intent?!

If you're listening to this episode there is a strong chance that you are a student, new graduate or the supporter of one and at this stage in your life there are some potentially unspoken goals such as getting the best grads you can and meeting deadlines for assignments - however on the journey from education to employment it becomes even more important to actively reflect on goals. Even before working out the "how" you need to establish what it is you are aiming to achieve / do / be / have / feel. 

So, this is episode is a friendly kick in the behind, encouraging you to REFLECT and SET GOALS. 

... and while goal setting and progression is important year round, this January on series 4 of the Dive Into Your Career podcast all of the episodes will relate to setting goals in one way or another so stick around and let the Dive Into Your Career podcast be one of the soundtracks on your journey. 

You've got this! Proud of you... 

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Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

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The job market is competitive... sometimes tens, hundreds... even thousands of applicants for advertised roles. At the time of recording this episode, it is arguably a candidates market, with talk of #TheGreatResignation however it's always important to know how to ensure your application has impact. So, how do you make your application stand out? 

In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram shares 5 things you can do to make an impactful application. This is not an exhaustive list... nor do you need to do all of these if it feels overwhelming, but start somewhere. Don't let your application languish in a pile with minimal hope of being chosen to progress to the next stage. 

The topic is reflects on one of the most frequently asked questions Gina is asked. Hope it is helpful for you today whether you are applying for work experience, spring weeks, internships, placement years , graduate roles or anything beyond. 

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It's coming home... isn't it?! Admittedly inspired by the vibe surrounding the Euro2020 tournament (I know, right?!), this week's episode asks the question "Do you celebrate your wins" and (spoiler alert!) wholeheartedly inspires you to do so. 

This episode does not consist of a "how to" or a step by step process but is an in the moment reflection of if we celebrate, how we celebrate and why it's important.

There are also some layers explored about celebrating privately and / or publicly, the importance of finding your squad and a renowned (British) characteristic which could be stealing your joy. 

Enjoying this episode? (Whoop whoop!) - don't forget to share it and encourage more celebrations (whatever the outcome in the football!).

Want to continue the discussion and / or think Gina can support you on your journey to varying wins?

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Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries