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Oct 20
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Level Up: Practical steps to accelerate ...

Brook Street
About this episode

Sometimes staying within our comfort zone can be the thing holding us back. So how can we get clear about what we truly want out of our careers and take that next step?

In this episode, Jordan discusses practical steps to accelerate your career with Oliver Haddock, founder of the Careers Edit, and Chloe Davidson, Branch Manager at Brook Street.

They discuss:

  • Setting short- and long-term goals
  • Learning the skills for your future role now
  • Climbing the corporate ladder vs. climbing your own ladder
  • Internal and external networking techniques
  • How to chase goals without burning out.

You can follow the Careers Edit on Instagram and TikTok, and connect with Oliver Haddock and Chloe Davidson on LinkedIn.

As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings – there may be a dream role just waiting for you!

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