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Both year 11 and year 13 students are deep in the options planning zone right now. I've written a guide to apprenticeships, which may help any considering this option. Check it out and let me know what you think!
http://pollywiggins.co.uk/2025/10/21/pollys-guide-to-apprenticeships/
21.10.2025 12:52 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Unreliable narrators
Questioning our career stories Welcome back to The Deep Dive. This newsletter takes a closer look at concepts from different sectors and disciplines that might influence career development thought and...
A new edition of The Deep Dive! Today we're borrowing a concept from literature and considering the impact of storytelling on the way we see our careers.
So are you a reliable narrator? Read on to find out! (Spoiler alert: it's probably 'no'.)
www.linkedin.com/pulse/unreli...
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Good luck to everyone getting their results today...
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Well who wants to work for them anyway? Such wonky furniture...
#careers #jobinterviews #comics
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AI and career development: a rant
Welcome to The Deep Dive. This newsletter will take a closer look at concepts from different sectors and disciplines that might influence career development thought and practice.
In this new edition of The Deep Dive I'm looking at AI in the world of career development. Because there has been SO MUCH written about AI and I cannot resist joining in. Full disclosure: it's a bit ranty.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-car...
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Doubtless
The importance of questioning your decisions
Today's Substack is all about doubt - and why we need it (even if it feels uncomfortable). Career decisions are often fairly significant life choices, but that doesn't mean we should make them without any doubts! I'm making the case for embracing uncertainty...
open.substack.com/pub/pollytal...
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In today's blog post I'm looking at what might be motivating someone's desire for a career change - how can we be sure that the problem is really their career?
http://pollywiggins.co.uk/2025/07/16/is-your-career-really-the-problem/
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What makes a role model?
On the limits of inspiration
Today on my Substack I'm looking at careers-related role models - and it turns out I have a lot to say! (I always seem to have a lot to say...)
substack.com/home/post/p-...
09.07.2025 11:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Why I write
Polly reflects on the reason for writing - how it can help with our careers thinking and beyond.
A new blog post reflecting on why I write (and read) and how I hope it supports our careers thinking
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You canβt be anything you want to be (sorry)
On the limits of aspirations
Taking aim at shiny, happy careers talk in a way that is probably quite grumpy, but definitely honest.
pollytalkscareers.substack.com/p/you-cant-b...
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Polly Talks Careers | Polly Wiggins | Substack
Writing and coaching with Polly Wiggins, talking all things careers-related. Click to read Polly Talks Careers, by Polly Wiggins, a Substack publication.
I have set up a Substack! Itβs called, imaginatively, Polly Talks Careers and itβs going to feature a range of careers-related content aimed at a general audience. You can check it out here: pollytalkscareers.substack.com (itβs not compulsory but I would appreciate it!)
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I'm excited to launch my LinkedIn newsletter aimed at fellow careers professionals. Every fortnight I'll dive into an idea or concept (from a wide range of disciplines) to reflect on how it might apply to the world of careers development.
Subscribe on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
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It's that lure of 'progression' isn't it? Until you realise you might be progressing away from the things you actually like about your work!
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COMING SOON: Sustainable Careers
Coming soon in partnership with The CDI, Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter will be the ultimate guide to green careers for career development professionals.
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Tomorrow, Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter publishes! The essential guide to helping young people find fulfilling, future-proof, planet-positive careers.
#SustainableCareers #GreenJobs
www.trotman.co.uk/products/sustainable-careers
05.06.2025 11:27 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Agreed - one of my favourite questions for clients (of all ages!) is 'What would success look like for you?'. I ask it of myself too, as careers professionals are not immune from the lure of groupthink!
04.06.2025 11:51 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
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