One of the hardest aspects of choosing a career is not really knowing what its REALLY like on a day to day basis...it all sounds great from the outside but what is it like on the inside?
You might want to try a completely new skill or try working for another company with your expertise?...Following some initial career coaching sessions you will have started to identify your interests and undertaken some research. Once you've reached this point we can help you to organise some work experience.
Typically students have a great opportunity to access work placements, but it's not so easy when you are already working and progressing up the career ladder. We look to change this by connecting you to companies that could potentially offer part-time flexible placements to suit your needs as well as theirs.
"The Coaching helped me to refine my areas of interest, and Figuring Out then connected me to four companies to gain different experience. These were fantastic opportunities, which included working with Polecat, co-owned by the former Head of Innovation at Microsoft UK; and working on a piece of government research for Freshminds." Simon, 30, London
Figuring Out is a sister company to Striding Out, a network of businesses across the UK. We use this network to identify and mobilise the work placement opportunities.
Figuring Out clients pay an affordable fee for being connected to organisations that can provide the right type of work experience. Fees can vary depending on the needs of our client and the type of experience/placement they are looking for. To discuss your needs please contact one of our team
If you would like to be kept updated on work experience opportunities that pro-actively arise with some our business clients then please so sign up for our news bulletin, below:-
"My Coach connected me to MDs of some interesting small companies, including Eudemonic, Nubastar and Being Elemental relevant to my interests within the creative arts and events; I had a great time learning about their various projects. It has broadened by knowledge of businesses in this world and the different options available to inform my choices going forward." Leo, 24, London
"I recently graduated from a Masters degree and I was looking for a part-time placement whilst I developed my own businesses. Striding Out was great in introducing me to the perfect business – Tree2mydoor.com! The placement gave me a decent salary and experience that far exceeded my expectations. I’ve gained an intimate knowledge of the business, its workings and the roles of its employees and I’ve been given loads of useful advice. The roles and responsibilities that I took on are going to look excellent on my CV and the experience was definitely worthwhile. After the placement came to an end they asked me to continue working with them." Jon Wood, 24, Manchester.
