The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode I spoke to Alyssa Jaffer who is a Global Communications Manager + Freelance Journalist In this episode we talk about the following: 1. Who Alyssa is and what she does 2. Portfolio careers vs Multifaceted careers 3. Why are more people diversifying their careers 4. Alyssa’s career aspirations when she was younger and how did they change when she went to university 5. What is it really like working in Comms and some of the preconceived ideas when it comes to it. 6. What skills are needed for a Comms career and what does Alyssa think about the type of people who should consider this career 7.  How Alyssa manages stressful situations and stress in general in her working life 8. Alyssa’s freelance writing career and how did it start 9. Alyssa shares a story about promoting yourself and pitching in her freelance writing career in linking with comparison and self-doubt 10.  Workplace culture and some of the themes that people should be thinking about right now. How can you connect with Alyssa LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-jaffer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyssajaff If you have questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode I talk about Business burnout and how it can harmful. I also talk about 3 ways to navigate this why it can be harmful if you ignore it. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. Why I wanted to do this episode 2. What is burnout and how is linked to being a business owner? 3. Three ways to handle it 4. Reasons why it shouldn’t be ignored 5.  Final thoughts Links mentioned in this episode Definition of burnout from the WHO(wealth health organisation)  website https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases Article about burnout and how it can affect your mental health - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/#:~:text=or%20higher%20absenteeism-,Why%20is%20burnout%20a%20concern?,any%20other%20working%20status%20group. Episodes that are relevant to this episode 1. Episode 35 - Why good mental health is important in your career and business (Interview with Suzannah Butcher) 2. Episode 130 - Business comparison, what is it and why do we need to stop doing it? 3. Episode 145 - 3 tips to help you have a healthy, happy business mindset Working with to help your business If you are interested in working with me one to one you can apply for a business consultation here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any questions about this episode or the business mentoring I offer please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somghosh.com    

In this episode I talk about the following: 1. The Job description and it’s purpose 2. The downside of one mention Rob bakers post 3.Tips on helping you getting a job from the job description 4. Final thoughts thinking beyond the description Links I mentioned in this episode https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comment/job-descriptions-are-holding-your-organisation-back/ Jobs website I mentioned - https://www.charityjob.co.uk/ https://jobs.britishlegion.org.uk/vacancies/221/admiral-nurse-administrator.html download vacancy pack to read full job description and job specification https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48564/ you can download the full job description by downloading the further information document Want to work with me Apply for a consultation here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses Find out more about The Career Happiness Program here - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-happiness-program If you have any questions about this or anything related to the podcast please contact me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode we are talking about common misconceptions about vocational careers. The format of this episode is as follows: 1.Introduction to this episode 2. Looking at what a vocational career actually is 3. The misconceptions around Vocational careers 4. How can I support you as a parent of teenager Links I mention in this episode https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/training-choice/vtq-vocational-technical-qualification#:~:text=VTQs%20are%20practical%20qualifications%20designed,working%20in%20a%20particular%20industry. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/vocational-jobs https://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/horticulture-and-professional-landscaping/ https://www.futurefit.co.uk/blog/jobs-without-a-degree/ Other Podcast Episodes linked to this episode Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? Episode 141 - Why college is still an option that many are still not considering enough? Episode 182 - 3 jobs you can get start straight away after your GCSEs Episode 226 - Should you consider T-levels and what are they? How can I support you as a parent of a teenager I offer a few services to parents of teenager around this to find out more about this see full link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers For full details about the parental consultation I offer visit the link here - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation For full details about the careers advice interview visit the link here – https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service If you have any thoughts or comments about this episode get in touch via email. Email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com    

In this episode we explore if a business lull is normal and when should we be worrying about this. During the course of this episode this is what we explored: 1. What is a business lull? 2. Is it normal to have a business Lull?   3. When should you worry ? 4. Tips and advice to move forward 5. How you can work with me to get business mentoring Episodes I mention that you should also listen to Episode 160 - How to cope with change in business and why it’s actually a good thing? Episode 170 - Should you hire a business mentor? Episode 183 - 3 ways to manage business decline and what can you do about this? Episode 211 - Being a business adviser and key tips on how to thrive as a business owner with Lee Lam How can I support you with your business Find out more about how you can work with me here to apply for a business consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/women-in-business To apply for apply for a consultation go to the link here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0gpDnDpsF3qZwebagkQ2mQCtIFqvCr-pQDLbP5J1Rfe_P7w/viewform If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode please contact us via email. You can email me at ⁠soma@somaghosh.com⁠ or ⁠soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we talk about the truth about of job hunting is it a overcrowded market and if so what can we do about this? 1. Intro to this episode 2. How can negativity bias and the media affect those who are trying to find a job 3. Three Things you need to know right now to help you move forward 4.  Final thoughts Links that you may find useful 1.     What is negativity bias - https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/negativity-bias/#:~:text=Negativity%20bias%20is%20the%20tendency,over%20neutral%20or%20positive%20experiences. 2.     https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-to-keep-recruiting-successful-in-an-overcrowded-labor-market 3.     https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/finding-a-job-is-getting-harder-even-in-a-strong-labor-market-heres-why.html 4. https://www.statista.com/statistics/974421/unemployment-rate-uk-by-age/ 5. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/ Episodes that you may find useful Episode 32 -Are you looking for the wrong type of job? Episode 28 -Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? Episode 215- How to help you find a better job than one you currently have Episode 220- 3 ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

Have you heard of T-levels what are they and what do you need to know as a parent of teenager. 1. Introduction 2. What are T-levels 3. How are they different to other qualifications 4. Why should you consider them/ what can you do after ? 5. Final thoughts Links that I mentioned in this episode and other links you should visit Introduction to what T-Levels are - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels T-levels main website - https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ House of common technical education in England report - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7951/#:~:text=T%20Levels%20are%20two%2Dyear,20%25%20of%20the%20course). Differences between BTECs and T-levels - https://www.vtct.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/T-Levels-Vs.-Apprenticeships.pdf#:~:text=You%20can%20enrol%20on%20a,at%20any%20age%20after%2016.&text=T%2DLevels%20appear%20to%20be,enter%20the%20workforce%20at%2016. Business Management T- Level Qualification at Harrow College – https://www.harrow.ac.uk/courses/business/c-g-level-3-t-level-in-management-and-administration Health with Midwifery T-level course at La Retraite 6 – https://sixthform.laretraite.co.uk/The_Offer/Midwifery/ NHS Health careers website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Media Content Creation and Production T-level course at Waltham Forest College - https://www.waltham.ac.uk/find-a-course/media/41-level-3/1987-media-content-creation-and-production-t-level-level-3 Difference between T-levels and BTECs -https://www.newvic.ac.uk/careers-blog/2020/9/15/what-is-the-difference-between-the-new-t-levels-and-btecs Episodes that you should also listen to that are linked to this episode 1.  Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2.  Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? 3.  Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? 4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? 5. Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram Services I offer to help parents 1. Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation 2.  Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

Format of the episode: 1.  Intro and purpose behind the episode 2. Technology in our lives why do we need it at work (a brief history) 3. 2 ways Technology is helping us 4. 2 ways technology is not helping us Other relevant episodes: Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? If you have any comments or questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we will exploring why social media is costing you your business. The main format of the episode is as follows: Intro and reason behind the episode Why use social media in your business Why is it costing you?? 3 reasons why it’s costing you How does it impact on your as a business if you don’t use it Final thoughts If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we explore A levels results day and what you should expect? 1. How are you feeling after your results 2. Did things go according to plan? 3. Troubleshooting for parents what next 4. Next steps and tips to help you How can you get further support through a parental consultation or careers session. Find out more about at the following link - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers You can learn more about the parental consultation –https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Other links that you may find useful 1. UCAS Clearing - https://www.ucas.com/clearing-launch 2. Degree apprenticeships https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/apprenticeships-after-a-levels/ 3. Information about internships - https://www.ucas.com/careers/types-employment/internships 4. Things you can do after your A level results https://www.unitemps.com/career-advice/how-to-decide-what-to-do-after-a-levels/ 5. Internship information and vacancies - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships 6. Apprenticeship and general advice about not going to university. https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/ Other relevant episodes 1. Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools 3. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith 4. Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? If you have any questions about this episode please email me here at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com