Job or career - does it really matter?

In this episode of the Employment Coaching Podcast, Claire explores a question that often divides opinion in supported employment: are we here to get clients a job, or to help them build a career?

She unpacks how the meaning of “career” has changed - from traditional linear progression to today’s fluid, boundaryless journeys.

She reflects on why focusing solely on quick job outcomes can sometimes lead to poor retention, and how one powerful conversation about future hopes, values and purpose can transform not only job satisfaction but long-term stability in work.

You don’t need to be a qualified careers adviser to do this well - sometimes one well-placed question is enough.

If you’re supporting clients into work and want stronger, more sustainable outcomes, this episode will give you a fresh lens to use in your practice.

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