What is Career Thinking Space?
Career Thinking Space aims to provide a supported space for people to think about their career development so they can feel more confident about their sense of direction and how they move forward.
Why make space specifically for career thinking?
A well-written CV and polished interview skills can undeniably help you to get a job, but time spent getting clarity on what we actually want and need from work helps us to go for the opportunities that make more sense for us, that will engage and energise us and contribute to our wellbeing. Thinking about what’s important to us, which of our strengths we really enjoy using and what our priorities are at this point in life, all helps to build an internal compass which in turn helps us navigate our way more confidently through our career journey.
How can Career Thinking Space be of use to you?
It is perfectly possible to do this career thinking on your own and there are many excellent books and podcasts out there to help (I will keep adding to a curated collection on this site of resource suggestions and reviews for doing exactly this) but if you want a more supported effort, with someone qualified in career development, you can hire me as your career thinking partner. I keep just a few hours a week to work with a small number of clients; I’ll help you sift through your thoughts to gain clarity on direction and assess ways to move forward.
About Me
I hold a postgraduate diploma and a Master’s degree in Career Management and you’ll find me on the professional register of the Career Development Institute. The professional register requires continuing professional development in areas such as vocational psychology and labour market trends, as well as adherence to a professional Code of Ethics.
My background
I started out with a degree in Business and Marketing and have worked in corporate communication within financial services recruitment and in campaign management for the non-profit sector. Over twenty years as a military spouse with many, many relocations has meant I have a deep understanding of the need for career adaptability and the value of getting creative in finding that next chapter in your story.
My offer to you
Since 2017, I’ve combined my experience from the recruitment industry, marketing communications and career innovation to professionally support others in developing their next career chapter. See the ‘Coaching Options’ page (menu above) to learn more about what that could look like, and then if you think one-to-one career thinking support could be helpful to you, you can find out about my availability by contacting me at corrinahackney@careerthinkingspace.com or using the contact page via the button below.