Here we go!

I can still remember standing on the verge of major changes in my life.  The butterflies in my stomach.  Am I making the right choice?  What will things be like when I take the next step?  As with all things new and different in life, this is the sensation and feeling we get.  A normal feeling.  A feeling that can be mixed with a lot of excitement, if we have a plan in place.

I think two of the major transitions (other than getting married and having children) is leaving school and venturing into the adult world and leaving student life and journeying into the world of work. A very exciting experience, being "all grown up" and independent.  The world is your oyster!

The world can also be your dark, scary alley if you don't have a plan or the tools you need for this journey. What are these tools we need:

1. Self-knowledge
2. A map of the career path you want to follow
3. Career goals
4. Knowledge of the world of work
5. Links between you and the world of work

Be the one who is anxious, but EXCITED! 

If you are struggling to get your tools together, invest in a career coach or counsellor!  This is one investment you can make that has great returns!