Life roles are a modern career concept that recognises how the many hats we wear throughout life contribute to our career development. Beyond paid work, these roles shape our experiences, skills, interests, values, and motivations, influencing both our sense of identity and the type of work that feels meaningful to us. When our work reflects parts of who we are, it often leads to greater satisfaction, fulfilment, and engagement. Ideally, the activities we spend time on each day leave us feeling energised and motivated. By reflecting on these roles and identifying the skills, strengths, and interests connected to them, we can uncover career pathways that are more aligned with who we are and what we value
Understand your drivers
Clearly articulate motivation for change and the key drivers shaping career decisions
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Identify your key capabilities
Identify and prioritise the experience, skills and motivations to carry forward into the next role
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Engage your network
Map and engage network to gain insight, advice and support for career direction
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Research target roles
Understand target roles and industries, including required skills and how experience aligns
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Test thinking
Validate career interests through practical experience and informed exploration
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Build career confidence
Demonstrate capability through evidence-based examples and confidently communicate value to others
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Target and create opportunities
Define and prioritise aligned roles, and proactively pursue opportunities that support career transition
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