2017 Christmas Ball – Theme: Inspired to Excel
(Event is now sold out.) I would like to formally invite you to our Career Nuggets Annual Ball taking place on 2nd December at Doubletree Hilton, Dartford. Time 5-11pm. It’s a night of inspiration, networking and fun. Most importantly by attending, you will be supporting our dream of helping people excel in the marketplace. I hope you will be able to attend with your friends. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-christmas-ball-tickets-37260961539 You are invited to an evening of Inspiration, Networking and Fun. Our popular annual black-tie networking event is here again. Theme: Inspired to Excel Featuring: 4-Course Meal Fun and Games Free Raffle Draw Knowing me – Knowing you Your network is your net worth… Dress Code: Black tie and Elegant Evening Wear Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: contact info@careernuggets.co.uk Tickets sell out fast. Book your spot now. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Highlights of the Meet Your Mentor Event
We recently concluded the Meet Your Mentor event and based on the feedback we got, it was a resounding success. Many attendees, both mentors and mentees described it as “inspiring”. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Jumoke Okoya She spoke with passion and eloquence as well as a warm humour. The event was made possible by our sponsors and exhibitors We had over 100 mentees… After the keynote speech, it was time to hear from our panel of five mentors. They shared nuggets of information as well as answering questions from the mentors. This was followed by the breakout sessions. Mentors were matched with mentees based on career goals and experience. The breakout sessions were designed to give mentess one on one time with the volunteer mentees. This one of a kind event was organised by Morenike Ajayi, founder of Career Nuggets. Supported by her husband and volunteer mentor, Kenny Ajayi … Morenike, taking a short break during the event… And not forgetting her team of volunteers… After the breakout sessions, it was back together for refreshments, photographs and networking including cutting Morenike’s birthday cake which she decided to share with attendees. Photo credits: www.momentstudios.co.uk instagram: @momentstudiosuk fb: @momentstudios More photos in the gallery below: SaveSave
Mentoring: An Elegant Career Growth Strategy – Part 1
“A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future, and believe it can be obtained.” Shawn Hitchcock Many people struggle and stagnate in their career for this one simple reason – lack of mentoring. If you check most top level executives, you will find that at one point or the other they have or had a mentor. So what or rather, who is a mentor? A mentor is someone who has walked the path you are just about to journey down. A mentor will be able to draw on his or her experience of how the goal you have set for yourself can be achieved. A mentor is like a guardian, showing you the way and giving you insider information that will enable you to reach your desired destination. A mentor is usually someone who has actually done that job before and who can give you the mentee inside knowledge on how to progress and prosper on that job. Most organisations, assign a mentor to their new intakes, just to show them the ropes and help them map their route to success. A mentor will guide the mentee to the right direction and will help the mentee develop solutions to issues that may arise at work. Due to the fact that a mentor has been down that road before the mentor has empathy with the mentee and has a better understanding of the kind of issues that may face the mentee Another definition of mentoring which I find very useful is from www.aaps.org/uploadedfiles/content/career_center/…/what_is_mentoring.pdf “Mentoring is a relationship between two individuals based on a mutual desire for development towards career goals and objectives”. The mentoring relationship can be for any length of time. It is mainly dependent on what the parties agree and the goals they set out to achieve. It often develops to focus on particular issues but may expand in scope and lasts for years covering a range of issues. Attend the Meet your Mentor Event: Using my contacts and connections, I have recruited a number of business and career executives who are specialists in their fields and have volunteered their time and resources to mentor you. They will serve as guide, guardian and adviser in your specific fiel of interest and there may also be oportunities for work experience and internships. Get the details and register here:
Signs and Symptoms of a Glass Ceiling
My Question: What is a glass ceiling and how can you tell that there is one…? The Nuggets: A glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that is holding us back. It varies from person to person and from organisation to organisation.
What do you Know About Assessment Centres?
Question: What are Assessment Centres? A fascinating look at what goes on in assessment centres. Assessment centres are the next step in progressing your application to a graduate scheme. Find out what goes on in there and get insight into what employers are looking for. Employers need to see other qualities beyond your qualifications. The Nuggets: Teamwork It is a way for people to show their character beyond just the qualifications. Leadership skills
The Best Time to Apply for Graduate Scheme Jobs?
My Question: When is the Best Time to Apply for Graduate Scheme Jobs? The nugget: Apply before the rush period (Usually this is around autumn) You may be busy with your finals at the time you should apply but with time management, you may be able to get those applications in.