stop the job hunt. start the joy
Succeeding in our ever changing world requires you to clearly think about what you want from from a career rather than conforming to the "perceived norm", treat yourself as a business with a "product" to sell and creating a strategy to show future employers why they should attract, hire and retain you within their business.
My mission!
To help you on your journey to securing your dream career through exploring your career options, whether entering the world of work for the first time, seeking a career change or returning back to work from a career break.
My mission!
To help you on your journey to securing your dream career through exploring your career options, whether entering the world of work for the first time, seeking a career change or returning back to work from a career break.
How do I work?
Working with you is very much about forming a trusted partnership between ourselves. A vital part of the process is obtaining your details and getting to understand you and your career aspirations; this is completed via an initial free "Right Fit Chemistry Session" followed by completion of a couple of questionnaires. When I have your information I then create your CV or LinkedIn from scratch, writing in ‘your voice’ and targeting your CV and LinkedIn towards your career goals. You can expect your CV and LinkedIn to reflect your achievements, career, skills and personality in a compelling way which shows your value to prospective employers. When the interviews start to come in, if you would like interview coaching support then let me know!
Working with you is very much about forming a trusted partnership between ourselves. A vital part of the process is obtaining your details and getting to understand you and your career aspirations; this is completed via an initial free "Right Fit Chemistry Session" followed by completion of a couple of questionnaires. When I have your information I then create your CV or LinkedIn from scratch, writing in ‘your voice’ and targeting your CV and LinkedIn towards your career goals. You can expect your CV and LinkedIn to reflect your achievements, career, skills and personality in a compelling way which shows your value to prospective employers. When the interviews start to come in, if you would like interview coaching support then let me know!
Contact me for a free "Right Fit Chemistry Session" (completed via Zoom webinar or phone call) so we can find out more about each other and agree the next steps and what you need support with. Book a slot in my calendar via the link below.
What to do first?
The key in any career review and being able to move forward is to analyse your past and be honest with what was good and wasn’t so good so that you can plan your future career pathway. By working with me we will examine your interests, skills, experience and accomplishments to develop you and your brand. We will also look at potential barriers and plan to overcome them. Most important, you will learn the skills necessary to implement your plan.
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To support you with this my "Preparing For Your Future Career" toolkit is available to purchase from my shop priced at £10.00. |
What support do I offer?
I create professional CVs that help you get selected: CV updating | CV creation | Biography |
Early-Mid Career | Management | Senior Management/Executive
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I optimise your LinkedIn Profile to stand out 365 days a year: Profile Creation | Profile Review
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Job Search Support - acting as your job search buddy
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Additional services including Interview preparation and coaching | Job Applications
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So why choose "The Career Owl" to support you?
I am Kathryn aka "The Career Owl" and I love helping clients to create a strategy to show a future employer, or indeed their current employer, why they should attract, hire and retain them within a business.
A little about me ....
* I have worked in HR for over 15 years, primarily within the Manufacturing, Retail and Logistics fields, supporting people in work and helping them make changes to further their career so I know a little about what businesses are looking for when it comes to recruiting new employees.
* I founded "The Career Owl" in April 2019 to help clients explore their career options, whether entering the world of work for the first time, seeking a career change or returning back to work from a career break. Since then have supported many clients from numerous different backgrounds and sectors, tailoring the sessions to their needs, and supporting in securing their dream opportunity, which have included, but exhaustive, Accountancy and Finance, Admin, Business Development, Business Planning, Call Centre Management, Charity Management, Client Management, Commercial Management, Communication, Creative, Customer Insight, Customer Service, Customer Success, Data Analysis, Digital, Driver/Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Field Engineer, Freight Management, Fundraising, Health roles - mental health, ward clerk, HR, Interior Design, International Promotions, IT & Systems, Learning and Development, Legal Secretary, Marketing, Medical, Operations Coordinator, Organisational Development, PMO, Programme Management, Project Management, QA Testing, Research, Sales, Software Development, System Implementation, Technical Sales, Train Driver, Trip Management, TV Production, Warehouse.
* Previously delivered career support training to Princes Trust participants whilst at DHL as well as a similar scheme called "Journey to a Job" whilst at Central England Co-operative.
* Involved with 2 local schools in Tamworth in the role of Enterprise Advisor, supporting these schools with building connections to support youngsters in gaining the skills they need for the world of work. I am also the Enterprise Advisor Representative for the Stoke and Staffs LEP on the Careers and Enterprise Company Network Advisory Group.
* In May 2021 I became a member of the British Association of CV Writers (BACVW) in recognition of my work as a registered professional CV Writer in the UK and in November 2021 I was invited to become a member of the BACVW Board.
A little about me ....
* I have worked in HR for over 15 years, primarily within the Manufacturing, Retail and Logistics fields, supporting people in work and helping them make changes to further their career so I know a little about what businesses are looking for when it comes to recruiting new employees.
* I founded "The Career Owl" in April 2019 to help clients explore their career options, whether entering the world of work for the first time, seeking a career change or returning back to work from a career break. Since then have supported many clients from numerous different backgrounds and sectors, tailoring the sessions to their needs, and supporting in securing their dream opportunity, which have included, but exhaustive, Accountancy and Finance, Admin, Business Development, Business Planning, Call Centre Management, Charity Management, Client Management, Commercial Management, Communication, Creative, Customer Insight, Customer Service, Customer Success, Data Analysis, Digital, Driver/Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Field Engineer, Freight Management, Fundraising, Health roles - mental health, ward clerk, HR, Interior Design, International Promotions, IT & Systems, Learning and Development, Legal Secretary, Marketing, Medical, Operations Coordinator, Organisational Development, PMO, Programme Management, Project Management, QA Testing, Research, Sales, Software Development, System Implementation, Technical Sales, Train Driver, Trip Management, TV Production, Warehouse.
* Previously delivered career support training to Princes Trust participants whilst at DHL as well as a similar scheme called "Journey to a Job" whilst at Central England Co-operative.
* Involved with 2 local schools in Tamworth in the role of Enterprise Advisor, supporting these schools with building connections to support youngsters in gaining the skills they need for the world of work. I am also the Enterprise Advisor Representative for the Stoke and Staffs LEP on the Careers and Enterprise Company Network Advisory Group.
* In May 2021 I became a member of the British Association of CV Writers (BACVW) in recognition of my work as a registered professional CV Writer in the UK and in November 2021 I was invited to become a member of the BACVW Board.
Associate Work
Alongside running my own pre-employment support business I am also an associate of the following businesses.
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When you are contemplating redundancies within your business, outplacement services provide valuable support for those employees who leave, and allow those who remain to see you did the right thing, even in difficult circumstances.
If you are a business needing outplacement services visit www.wildwoodcoaching.co.uk/ for more details. |
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Individuals – Considering a career change?
Organisation – Needing Outplacement services for your staff? I recommend that you look at the “Work Horizons” website If you decide to take membership then please press the following link: https://workhorizons.com/join/?ref=kathrynhall |
Networks
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Board member and Secretary for The British Association of CV Writers.
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