{"id":10304,"date":"2023-01-01T16:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/?p=10304"},"modified":"2024-01-22T02:07:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T02:07:35","slug":"5-outdated-career-myths-to-let-go-of-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/5-outdated-career-myths-to-let-go-of-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Outdated Career Myths to Let Go Of in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

As we start a new year, we\u2019re all beginning to feel the excitement! What will the new year bring? What plans can we make now to help set us up for success?<\/em><\/p>\n

We love looking forward to new and exciting things, but the end of the year is also a chance to let go of any ideas that no longer serve us, ensuring we stay focused on the positives.<\/p>\n

The world of youth employment and careers is shrouded in outdated ideas and misconceptions that are no longer relevant. We thought the start of a new year was the perfect chance to throw some of them out once and for all!<\/p>\n

5 Career Myths to Leave Behind<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Career myths are thoughts or ideas that you might have about careers, finding work or landing your dream job that aren\u2019t necessarily true. Maybe they\u2019re based on old ways of doing things, or they\u2019ve been repeated so much they\u2019ve become the stuff of urban legends!<\/p>\n

The world is constantly changing, and the ways we can get on with work and careers are changing too.<\/p>\n

Here are five career myths we can leave behind as we head into a new year:<\/p>\n

Myth #1: There is One \u2018Best\u2019 Career For Everyone<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We\u2019re bombarded with ideals like \u2018follow your passion\u2019 and \u2018find your purpose\u2019 to find the work that\u2019s \u2018best\u2019 for you.<\/p>\n

All the work or jobs we do should be treated as an opportunity to learn, helping us uncover the things we\u2019re innately good at that we can use to motivate us towards the career that fits us best.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be wildly passionate about your job if it\u2019s a stepping stone towards helping you develop your career ideas. Your \u2018best\u2019 career also doesn\u2019t have to be just one thing – portfolio and freelance careers are usually highly rewarding and made up of all different types of work!<\/p>\n

Myth #2: \u2018Love What You Do & You\u2019ll Never Work a Day in Your Life.\u2019<\/strong><\/h5>\n

You can love what you do AND still find it a bit stressful, boring or frustrating sometimes!<\/p>\n

In fact, it\u2019s a good thing to feel challenged sometimes – without feeling challenged; you\u2019re probably not growing and learning. Which just seems a bit boring to us.<\/p>\n

Feeling like you\u2019re actually <\/em>working, learning, progressing and growing while enjoying<\/strong> your work is a great sign you\u2019ve found a career path that challenges you in the right ways.<\/p>\n

Myth #3: You Have to Match All the \u2018Requirements\u2019 to Get the Job<\/strong><\/h5>\n

You don\u2019t have to meet every requirement listed in a job advertisement – especially if you\u2019ve got additional skills or experience showcasing your adaptability and capability.<\/p>\n

If you can do the job and are a good match, save for one or two requirements, you should absolutely put yourself out there.<\/p>\n

Make sure you\u2019re realistic about the difference between being almost<\/em> qualified and not even close!<\/p>\n

Myth #4: If You Don\u2019t Get Good Grades, You Won\u2019t Be Successful<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Getting good grades is always helpful, and yeah, it feels good, but grades are only one small part of building a career you love.<\/p>\n

There are so many options available for young people to get onto the pathways that feel right for them. Whether it\u2019s a traineeship, apprenticeship, school-leaver-based career role or something else – don\u2019t let grades define how you approach your career.<\/p>\n

Myth #5: Once You Pick a Path, You Have to Stick to It<\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you start a career and decide it isn\u2019t for you, don\u2019t panic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s something we hear about time and again in our talks with some of our amazing employer partners and their staff. So many people share with us that where they\u2019ve ended up isn\u2019t where they started and how thankful they\u2019ve been for the chance to change course and find their passion in a new area!<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t have to stay in one career for our entire lives. You\u2019ll never be too old to start something new or change direction.<\/p>\n

What Career Myths Do You Want to Let Go?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We know there are heaps more career myths out there, but these were the ones that we kept hearing time and time again.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling stuck, indecisive or unsure how to move forward with your career ideas, it might be worth considering what career myths might be shaping your thoughts.<\/p>\n

Letting them go could be just what you need to start moving ahead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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