Career development is no longer a case of climbing the corporate ladder
The world of work has changed dramatically in the last decade and so has our expectations. Changing jobs, roles, locations, sectors, and careers is becoming the new normal. Furthermore, the shift to remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the working world and for many, has led to reflection and a desire for a career change.
This book will help you:
- Set career development objectives;
- Recognise your achievements to date;
- Build upon your strengths; and
- Identify personal and professional development opportunities.The book includes exercises and activities to help you understand what is important to you in a job and how to attain your career goals
The author outlines the role of mentoring in career development, how to build your personal brand, present yourself professionally online and in person, and find the resources you need to achieve your development goals. The book also provides a practical example of a career development path in the cyber security sector.

Portrait

Sarah Cook is the Managing Director of the Stairway Consultancy Ltd. She has over 20 years- consulting experience specialising in team building, leadership and change. Prior to this, Sarah worked for Unilever and as Head of Customer Care for a retail marketing consultancy.
As well as having practical experience of helping to create high-performing teams across the globe, Sarah is a business author and has written widely on the topic of team building, leadership, management development and coaching. She also speaks regularly at conferences and seminars on these topics.
Sarah is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Chartered Marketeer. She has an MA from Cambridge University and an MBA. Sarah is an accredited user of a wide range of psychometric and team diagnostic tools. She may be contacted via sarah@thestairway.co.uk.