What Are The Real Career Issues Faced By My Clients?

Published: 27th October, 2016. Author: Mark Anderson in Career Aptitude Test

If you're feeling trapped in a dead end job it can be a lonely place. You can often get the impression that other people are clear about where their career is going.

Sometimes it helps to know that you are indeed not alone.

So I've put together some of the career stories that have led people to contact me for support:

“I am an English Animation Director based in Los Angeles. I am not currently working for a studio or company. I would like to utilize my artistic ability in a way that frees me from working solely in Animation. I would also like to have the option of working in England. I would like to be on the path to achieve this within 6 months.” Eddie

“I am enquiring about some coaching for my son in law. He doesn't seem to know how to set realistic goals to advance himself or how to go about achieving them. As a consequence he feels he is letting himself and his family down.” Alison

“I've been working in PR for four years after completing a corporate graduate scheme and I don't feel I've made the right career choice. I don't get much satisfaction from my job and, while I'm paid quite well, I don't feel challenged or enthusiastic about my work. I don't have the passion or motivation that I know I could in the right role - but I think I need help in understanding the right direction to take.” Josh

“I’m employed, currently working as a sales consultant/Browtician. I would like guidance on starting a new career. I would ideally like to achieve this as soon as possible, however as i am currently employed I am happy to take the time to find the right job.” Sasha

“ Tom is a bright capable boy with an interesting background who has not done as well as he would like at school (but does have 3 AS levels and maybe a couple of A levels - results on Thursday) and who is at a loss to know what to do next. I think he is feeling very confused and probably pressured. Amy's mum suggested that you might be able to help him sort his ideas out and give him some purposeful direction.” Geraldine

“I took voluntary redundancy from the civil service in April after 16 yrs. This was for a variety of reasons: to reduce my commute, re-connect with the city I live in and to try a different direction and do something that I would enjoy, feel confident in doing and work to my strengths (the opposite of how my last job made me feel). However, I'm feeling paralysed by the opportunity, uncertain what role to take (to avoid just taking in an identical job), and therefore unclear how to move forward. I'm feeling almost institutionalised by my last job. I'm seeking expert help and guidance, and someone to challenge me to try things.” Alan

“Since graduating from university in 2013 with a first class honours I've found it very hard to settle and find something which I want to pursue long term as a career. I'm a very driven person but feel totally lost as to what career to go into and it's starting to make me very unhappy. I have a job currently which is helping me keep afloat financially but I'm keen to get some real advice and direction so that I can finally find a career.” Tom

A good starting point to discovering the right career path is a career aptitude test. To find out more and take the test, click HERE

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What Next?

If you'd like to discuss your current career situation, you can have a FREE 15 minute discussion with Mark. This is also your opportunity to find out if Mark is the right person to help you move forward. To book your session, please click here and complete the contact form. Mark will then be in touch to schedule your session.

What Our Clients Say...

Last night, we had the opportunity to have a good chat about things, and he was (I felt for the first time in a long time), upbeat about what he needs to think about and get done.

He showed me the test results which I think has given him a real confidence boost, as well as having consolidated a lot of things for him in his own mind.

And your post call summary has also had an effect, as he seems to be much more ‘in the zone’, giving him the impetus with a plan on how he gets things done.

Heartfelt thanks from me, his mum, as it has felt like quite a difficult time for all of us!

Debbie

Mark is passionate about his work and very sensitive to the needs of his clients. I was lucky to work with Mark in the international surrounding where he shared knowledge and skills regarding career counselling with the group of youth workers coming from 8 European countries.

Through his work he challenged many limiting beliefs and helped me and others to realize our potentials in a better light and get ideas for helping others do the same.

I strongly recommend Mark for any challenging task since he proved to be flexible, process oriented but also having results in mind, and the most important of all, very positive and inspiring co-worker.
Jelena

My daughter Lucie and I both gained a lot from your talk and found your approach to finding what the right path may be, very positive.

Thank you!
Cathy

Before I contacted Mark, I didn't believe that I could pursue the career I really wanted but after a few sessions it began to feel that my dreams weren't so unrealistic after all.

By the end of the course, I had the confidence to make steps towards getting the job I always wanted.
Leah Mooney

Mark was our trainer in a 7 day International Training Course on topics of youth career guidance for youth workers from 8 countries. His work is amazing - aside from providing skills for our work, he helped us to think over our lives and things we want to do. This training course and his energy gave me a new wave of enthusiasm for both - working with youth and developing myself. I hope I will have the opportunity to work with him again.
Ana

I came to Mark to gain focus and direction as I was awash with ideas and not knowing which to follow. Mark guided me through exercises which systematically drew out my interests, skills and preferences. I am now in a position to drive forward on key ideas with clear goals on what I want to achieve and how I'll know when I have. Thanks Mark!
Jim Allen

I had no clear idea of where I wanted my career to go, except that I didn’t want to carry on with what I was doing. Working with Mark has been instrumental in giving me the right questions, and gaining a good understanding of myself so that I could change direction. His sessions were well structured whilst giving sufficient freedom for different lines of enquiry. And it’s a long time since I enjoyed homework, but I really did relish the work he suggested between meetings. I would thoroughly recommend having Mark coach you through your career conundrums.
Yvette Powell

I worked with Mark during a time of huge personal transition. He gave me invaluable insight into myself, which has had a direct impact on the course of the last 6 months of my life. The coaching sessions I had with him prompted me to take action in the direction of the career and life I really want, rather than doing what I think I 'should' be doing to please other people or fit in. He also got me thinking very differently about the options available to me, which opened doors both in my mind and externally in the world. Mark has outstanding interpersonal skills, which really helped me be at ease and take risks to be completely honest in our sessions. I highly recommend him and his service.
Elloa Atkinson

What Are The Real Career Issues Faced By My Clients?