Hi Grace,
I just had a huge shock the other day regarding my career. I had applied for a job with a local employer and it was my dream job, something that I am professionally trained to do, which is a Careers Adviser with Young People. It took two years of University study to qualify. There are only two employers locally.
I had worked for the first employer for 8 years since leaving University, but left after being bullied and harrassed and after being off work for months due to the stress of the bullying.
Since then, as you know, I managed to get another job in advice and guidance, but working with adults. It has been a good stop-gap, but is not at the level I am trained for.
I applied to the only other employer that is local to me that offers a professional level job in this field. I put my heart and soul into applying for the job, then having to face an interview panel, then an interview with Young People, followed by an activity that I facilitated with the Young People (who really enjoyed it and gave great feedback)
The whole selection process went extremely well, I was also the most qualified candidate.
The employer was about to give me the job. Then the offer was withdrawn as I had not been honest about the amount of time off sick that I had taken. I realise that I should have been honest, but had had so much time off that I thought if I was honest I would not get as far as an interview. When the letter came that I had not got the job I must admit I cried.
Now I feel in such a rut and very unclear about how to take my career forward. I know it perhaps could be an opportunity to go in a different direction, but just feel like a huge door has slammed in my face.
Could you please do some corrections for me regarding my career.
Love and Light,
Terry
I just had a huge shock the other day regarding my career. I had applied for a job with a local employer and it was my dream job, something that I am professionally trained to do, which is a Careers Adviser with Young People. It took two years of University study to qualify. There are only two employers locally.
I had worked for the first employer for 8 years since leaving University, but left after being bullied and harrassed and after being off work for months due to the stress of the bullying.
Since then, as you know, I managed to get another job in advice and guidance, but working with adults. It has been a good stop-gap, but is not at the level I am trained for.
I applied to the only other employer that is local to me that offers a professional level job in this field. I put my heart and soul into applying for the job, then having to face an interview panel, then an interview with Young People, followed by an activity that I facilitated with the Young People (who really enjoyed it and gave great feedback)
The whole selection process went extremely well, I was also the most qualified candidate.
The employer was about to give me the job. Then the offer was withdrawn as I had not been honest about the amount of time off sick that I had taken. I realise that I should have been honest, but had had so much time off that I thought if I was honest I would not get as far as an interview. When the letter came that I had not got the job I must admit I cried.
Now I feel in such a rut and very unclear about how to take my career forward. I know it perhaps could be an opportunity to go in a different direction, but just feel like a huge door has slammed in my face.
Could you please do some corrections for me regarding my career.
Love and Light,
Terry
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