As part of career coaching, I ask my clients to take a Myers Briggs personality assessment. This isn’t intended to label someone as a particular “type”  – we’re all too complex to be pinned down in this way. I ask them because it provides thought provoking information to bounce off and is particulary good for reflecting on values and strengths.

How can you be sure that making a career change is the right decision for you? What if you dislike your new career as much as your old one? These thoughts are all normal says Life and Career Coach Michelle Bayley, but don’t let them stop you moving forward. Just follow these 3 simple steps to get your career back on track.

Knowing your strengths is essential to telling the best possible story about yourself in your CV, LinkedIn profile and job applications, but many people often have only a vague idea of their strengths or they downplay them.