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ADAPTING TO CHANGE
The global response to Covid-19 has affected people’s careers in many different ways and is expected to do so for the foreseeable future.
Large numbers of people have already been made redundant or had their working hours cut. And as the government’s financial support for businesses reduces, the number of people out of work is likely to increase.
In addition to loss of income, being made redundant can have a huge emotional impact on your confidence and sense of identity. For people who have held the same role for many years, unexpectedly having to look for a new job can be extremely daunting, particularly when the competition is fierce.
In the accounting sector, trainee chartered accountants have been some of the hardest hit, often being the first to face redundancy or having their training contracts delayed. With career plans in limbo, it’s difficult to stay motivated or confident about the future.
Many people will be returning to their jobs and will face new challenges as they transition back to work. Others are having to adjust to the idea of working from home for a prolonged period. There are many benefits to working from home, however, ensuring a healthy work-life blend and staying motivated will be challenging in the current climate.
How We Can Help
Keep your goals on track with professional advice and expert support.
All of our services are free and strictly confidential. They’re available to all past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, past and present ICAEW staff and their close family.
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CAREER COACHING
Develop a personal career plan, improve your confidence and create an effective job search strategy, with 1-2-1 support from a professional career coach. Learn how to write a tailored CV, practice your interview skills, discover new ways to look for jobs and learn how to deal with setbacks and uncertainty.
Career coaching is available is most countries, over the phone and online.
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BUSINESS COACHING
If you’re considering self-employment as a new career path, working 1-2-1 with an experienced business coach will give you the start you need. Clarify your business idea, evaluate its potential and cultivate the skills you need to develop, launch and maintain a successful business in today’s world. You may also be eligible* to apply for a start-up grant of up to £2,000 to help towards the costs of setting up a new business such as training, equipment and licenses.
If you already own your own business and are encountering issues, ask us about our business reinvigoration programme.
*All of our financial assistance is means-tested. That means we take your income, capital, assets and expenditure into account when awarding financial support.
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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL COACHING
If your priorities have shifted you might be wondering how to keep your new goals in focus as things change. Your coach will help you define what those new priorities are, identify potential barriers, and find ways to overcome them.
You can request up to 5 personal and professional coaching sessions over the telephone or via Skype.
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LEGAL ADVICE
Speak to an experienced legal advisor about UK employment law.
Living outside of the UK? Our partners at Law Express can connect you with a local legal professional in some European countries and Australia.
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FINDING A GOOD WORK-LIFE BLEND
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Successful, fulfilling careers are built on continuous, proactive career management.
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