What it's about
Tips
"One should hold out the truth to the other like a coat so that he can slip into it - not slap it around his head like a wet cloth" (Max Frisch).
Here I will try to publish answers to questions you have not yet asked. Maybe you will find one or the other suggestion, a new thought or the last little push towards change...?
What it's about
Tips
"One should hold out the truth to the other like a coat so that he can slip into it - not slap it around his head like a wet cloth" (Max Frisch).
Here I will try to publish answers to questions you have not yet asked. Maybe you will find one or the other suggestion, a new thought or the last little push towards change...?
Ways out
of the ("work") crisis
Unhappy at work, crisis of purpose or burnout - but will the next job be better? Or will everything just repeat itself?
Whoever is in a crisis often finds no way out. The thoughts only revolve around the job, you don't sleep any more, you don't recover at the weekend or on holiday, sometimes physical symptoms come along... You would like to finally get out of it - but how?
It is often easier said than done – “every crisis is also an opportunity”… To find out what brings you more satisfaction, well-being and success, you could first look at your own personality as well as your strengths and potential. This is always the first step. In this way you can recognise in which environment your talents can really blossom. Freely according to the motto: “If you are a penguin, then swim” – do you know the “Penguin Principle” by Eckart von Hirschhausen? If not yet – here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az7lJfNiSAs
You can laugh about it – but that’s exactly what it is: Find out who you are, what your strengths are, where your greatest potential lies and then think about what the next steps could be. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a new job. Ideally, the solution should realistically fit your life – this could be a new job or it could be further training, an internal change or mediation at work. There is also something good about a crisis – you don’t have as much to lose and are therefore more open to change.
Career counselling could help you – with an appropriate position analysis, with testing procedures and with creative tools for finding solutions. I would be happy to look at how we can shape the way out of the crisis together with you during a non-binding, free preliminary meeting!
Job interview!
You've been invited - and now what?
You've done everything right - analysed the ad carefully, made your dossier complete, interesting and suitable for the job, made the potential employer curious - you've been invited. Congratulations! Now comes the big chance - you can introduce yourself in person and convince your counterpart that you are the best candidate. And last but not least: Asking your questions to learn enough about the company, the team or the hidden stumbling blocks.
The most important thing: take your time. Analyse again everything you know about the requirements for the candidate for this position. Write down what your strengths are that are in demand there and why you in particular would be an enrichment for this company.
Try to find out as much as you can about the company, the management, the team, the culture, the products… everything. You can also research what reputation your employer has among employees (e.g. on www.kununu.com). Write down the questions that came up and ask 2-3 of them in the interview.
Practise the conversation with your friends or a professional. Especially when it comes to stressful questions – about gaps in your CV, any weaknesses or missing qualifications – it is essential to present yourself authentically and confidently.Think about your salary expectations beforehand and negotiate skilfully.Find out about the company’s dress code and dress accordingly if possible.And then? Be punctual, friendly and open – it’s a great opportunity! Congratulations! If I can help you with this, please arrange a free, no-obligation preliminary meeting with me. I look forward to meeting you!
Study abroad
Have you already asked yourself this question? Studying abroad requires a lot of preparation, often costs a lot of resources and money - so you do wonder if the benefits really are worth it. The good news in advance - you always benefit from a stay abroad! It can be, but does not have to be, a study programme - but also an internship, a temporary job or a language stay. The important thing is that it suits you, that it is self-organised and that it is really what you want.
Studying abroad will change you with lasting effect, make you more mature and competent. It will strengthen your self-competence and significantly increase your chances in the professional environment.
First, the obvious – you will gain more intercultural competence and learn to work in linguistically and culturally mixed teams. You begin to look behind the “façades” of cultural habits and customs – and also discover your own cultural imprint. This helps you escape ethnocentrism and get to know other (lived) political systems. You will be well prepared for the globalised world of work!
Abroad, on your own and outside the tourist spots, you discover your role as an “ambassador” of your country and culture – when you return, you are then the “ambassador” of the other country and thus leave a lasting impression on your family and circle of friends.
And the studies? You get a unique opportunity for high-quality teaching, contact with other top researchers and alternative approaches to teaching and research. You will gain new perspectives on your own subject: other teaching content and methods that relate to the region, the system and the culture will broaden your horizons and bring surprising, completely new perspectives.
If you would like to find out more and start planning your stay abroad, please contact me for a free, non-binding consultation – I would be happy to guide you on your way!
Useful links
Are you currently thinking about possible changes? Or are you already planning, but don't yet know in which direction it could go? You can also find many interesting topics, answers and documents under the following links:
Übersicht Berufsmöglichkeiten: https://www.berufsberatung.ch/dyn/show/1893
Übersicht Weiterbildungen:https://www.berufsberatung.ch/dyn/show/1473