“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”
— Confucius

Move forward with confidence

Are you at a crossroads in your career as a result of:

  • Retrenchment

  • Redundancy

  • Disruption and Outdated Skills

  • Lack of Career Progression  

  • Desire for a Career Change

This can be a very challenging time in your life.

Career Maven has developed 5 key steps to give you the tools, strategies and support to understand your options and confidently navigate the employment market.

Step 1: Define Yourself

Working one-on-one, we undertake an in-depth career review. 

In addition to examining your skills, expertise and career highlights, we focus on the personal. Together we’ll unpack your goals and interests, the priorities you would like to set, and define exactly what gives you job satisfaction.  

Our expertise is in helping you think outside the square and shedding light on opportunities, industries and organisations you may not have previously considered. 

This may be relevant for those contemplating a complete change of career, and also for those who feel that their age or career gaps may be viewed unfavourably by employers. 

For others, retirement or starting your own business may be the preferred course, and we discuss the issues - both financial and personal - to successfully navigate these paths.

Step 2: Market Yourself

  • Create a suite of up-to-the-minute marketing material - this includes a skills and expertise based resume and cover letter both of which can be readily tailored for each opportunity

  • Develop a LinkedIn profile that stands out with key words to attract your target employers 

  • Perfect a networking pitch that is clear, succinct and effective

Step 3: Decide Your Job Search Strategy

  • Identify key platforms and services that can facilitate your job search - explore relevant career websites including industry-career boards, recruiters and search firms

  • Assess networking opportunities and target the hidden jobs market - identify opportunities to make targeted approaches to individuals and organisations to connect you with employment opportunities

  • Hone your job search skills to ensure you cast your net wide and explore all relevant jobs and markets

Step 4: Sell Yourself

  • Develop your “elevator pitch” - together we’ll create a succinct pitch which clearly  articulates your value to the market

  • Plan your approach - learn to maximise opportunities by seeking referrals from contacts and making connections with prospective employers

  • Hone your interview skills to maximise your performance - prepare for a range of interview formats including group interviews, panel interviews and behavioural style questioning

Step 5: Clinch the deal

  • Negotiate the best remuneration package - maximise your salary and avoid leaving value on the table by also considering non-financial benefits such as flexibility, leave, and other corporate benefits

  • Leverage multiple offers - assess the pros and cons of each offer and use multiple offers as an effective bargaining tool

  • Manage the logistics of changing jobs - plan how and when to leave your current employer

General Advice

  • Starting Own Business

  • Retirement

Sometimes you know your next step but just need a sounding board. For those considering retirement or starting your own business, there are strategic decisions to be made which can have both financial and personal implications. Benefit from our experience and let us guide you through this process with confidence.