| Facing Redundancy to Running a Thriving Soft Furnishing Business |
Helen attended our ‘One Step Beyond’ Full Day workshop in April 2007.
She was extremely unhappy with her management job with the local council and her work life balance and it was clearly affecting her whole outlook on life. Her role was also under the threat of redundancy due to restructuring but Helen could not see a way forward so came to our 'One Step Beyond ' Full Day Workshop to help find inspiration and focus.
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| Interview Blues to Interview Success and Lynda's Dream Job! |
“I had always felt that being a Matron was my ideal job and that I was qualified to further my NHS career and step into the role. After 2 unsuccessful attempts I was feeling demoralised and unsure whether I was following the right career path so decided to attend the SMP ‘One Step Beyond’ Evening Workshop.
The evening definitely helped me focus on what I really wanted to do. I decided to take a sideways step, as an interim measure, with the view to following my dream of a Matron’s role in the future.
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| From stuck in a rut to Richard's great new challenge! |
I had a good job as a senior HR Manager and had influenced and managed significant change in the company over the 7 years I was in situ. However, I was bored and increasingly frustrated at the way the company was operating. I was stuck in a classic career rut and could not see a way out, especially as I was firing blanks with my job applications.
I decided to contact Steve, who I knew had an excellent reputation for his success in helping people move forward with their careers. |
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| The SMP Career Transition Masterclass Was Great |
“I had been searching for the right opportunity for 18 months which can make it quite difficult to stay positive but what really worked as the catalyst for me was the SMP Solutions Career Transition Masterclass.
The trouble with finding your ideal role is that it takes time and effort, we all want to just step into a new job or career path but it just doesn't work like that. If you do nothing else don't stop searching and don't stop investing in yourself. |
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| From Crossroads To Success For Dino.. |
I was at the crossroads in my career and getting increasingly disillusioned with my employer, so in desperation I agreed to invest over £3,000 with another well known career management consultancy. They promised much and months later they had delivered little.
Around this time I had a chance phone call from Steve, who had mentored me as a raw teenager and been a big influence on my early career. I had overlooked that Steve had his own Career Development Consultancy, SMP Solutions and was unaware of how well established they were and what a good reputation they had. I shared my career dilemma with Steve, who was keen to turn things round for me and help move my career forward.
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| This has given me greater insight into what I want from a job/career. |
Having struggled previously, I found the programme very helpful in exploring and 'pinning down' my skills and interests and this has given me greater insight into what I want from a job/career. It has been helpful listening to the experiences of others.
I have decided for now to focus my efforts on looking for new roles similar to the one I currently hold but give me the opportunity for greater learning and to move into training others. |
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| Starting My New Business |
I have always had a dream that one day I would work for myself and run a successful business. Two and a half years ago I decided that I would try and turn that dream into a reality.
I was at the time an IT Support Manager at a London college and although I enjoyed my work and took a great deal of satisfaction out of the job, I felt the time for a new challenge was upon me.
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| CV & Job Interview Success - Evita's amazing transition |
I came to UK 4 years ago with my main goal to study here and then find a professional job related to my degree in Economics. Having only one degree from Latvia, I found it impossible to find work in my chosen field in the financial sector due to my lack of experience and qualifications and English not being my first language.
After obtaining my degree, I was recommended to Steve through a friend. I knew that to find a good job you need to have a professionally written CV, which is something I found difficult. Steve helped me by bringing out my key skills, attributes and true marketability and highlighting achievements that I had never considered to really sell myself better.
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| From Despair to Dubai! - Jes Paine's Success Story |
“Following the darkest year of my life where my career and personal life were in tatters, I contacted Steve Preston, a former boss of mine, who had been very influential earlier in my career.
Steve invited me to attend a career transition workshop that he was running a few days later. My immediate inward reaction was ‘You must be joking. My football team has an important relegation battle that afternoon.’ But I quickly realised that in having asked for Steve’s help, I was being given an immediate opportunity to do something positive about my life.
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| Confidence Destroyed to New Career Goals and Sense of Purpose - Heike's Career Transition |
"Having had a previously successful management career, I then experienced the two most difficult years of my life that had left me with little confidence, outlook or sense of direction. It was around this time I met Steve, as I clearly needed help to move me forward.
Steve helped me to dig deep to make me see and understand my skills and strengths and has re-instilled confidence and belief in myself. In spite of personal hiccups along the way, Steve continued to support me and with his positive and creative approach helped open doors for me that set me on the road to where I want to be.
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| SMP Feedback |
“Steve runs an excellent business offering including a career workshop that concentrates on exploring client’s skills, attributes, interests and passions to establish their true self and marketability. |
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| SMP Solutions Recommended |
“With the ever changing market situation and the dynamics of business, I have used SMP Solutions to help move my business and career 'One Step Beyond'.
I have been most impressed by the professionalism, integrity and ethos of the company. I have benefitted greatly from the workshops I have undertaken and the coaching, guidance and advice of owner Steve Preston. |
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