CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture Podcast

CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture

Welcome to CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture—your go-to podcast for navigating every stage of your career journey. Whether you’re just starting out, transitioning roles, or looking to grow in your current position, we provide expert advice, resources, and actionable tips to help you succeed. Tune in now and take the next step towards unlocking your full career potential!

  1. Jul 15

    Career Guidance for the Middle-Aged: Why Coaching Helps With Motivation

    Figuring out what the next right move for your career is only half the battle — the other half is to stay the course, and keep focused on doing the hard work, either by reskilling and upskilling, or by looking at the next job or industry to switch to that will serve your personal and longer-term career goals best. But staying motivated can be a challenge, and while we have friends and family to be our personal life-cheerleaders, who’s in your corner when it comes to your career? That’s where a good career coach can help, and to meet those, you might want to check out personalised career programmes for Singaporeans such as Polaris. It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. It is designed for those who are: Exploring career opportunities; Seeking clarity before making crucial career decisions; Looking to move up in their career; and Contemplating honing their expertise in a specific role. In this episode, SWDA Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares how his career coach Joey helped him figure out what the next stage of his career needs to be, especially when factoring the volatility of the job market now, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a crucial work skill. Key highlights to listen to (1:00) How many sessions did Polaris take, and what did they do? (2:22) Defining the next career steps is crucial  (3:20) When you need someone to check in, a career coach matters Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/career-guidance-middle-aged-coaching-helps-motivation Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career: www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf

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Welcome to CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture—your go-to podcast for navigating every stage of your career journey. Whether you’re just starting out, transitioning roles, or looking to grow in your current position, we provide expert advice, resources, and actionable tips to help you succeed. Tune in now and take the next step towards unlocking your full career potential!