Episode 2 Building Career Resilience
Season 1, Episode 2, Apr 01, 2020, 12:00 PM
The only certainty is uncertainty.
We have a full house in the DCU Careers Podcast for this episode! Siobhán Murphy, DCU Careers Advisor, is joined by: Aisling Fagan, DCU Student Union Vice-President for Welfare and Equality; Sheila Barr, DCU Careers Advisor, specialising in the Springboard Program; and Paul King, Assistant Professor in the Institute of Education and member of the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland.
More relevant than ever in such uncertain times, the panel provides advice on how to keep perspective so you don’t feel overwhelmed by circumstances. They give their best tips on how to build up your career resilience, as well as discussing useful techniques such as mindfulness.
This episode was recorded on February 13th 2020 before the Covid-19 Crisis gained momentum in Ireland.
It was produced and edited by Maeve Fortune (Second Year Communication Studies Student).
0:00-1:34 Introduction
It was produced and edited by Maeve Fortune (Second Year Communication Studies Student).
0:00-1:34 Introduction
Introduction of topic: Mindfulness and Career Resilience
Introduction of speakers: Siobhan Murphy (DCU Careers Advisor), Aisling Fagan (DCU Student Union Vice-President for Welfare and Equality), Sheila Barr (DCU Careers Advisor, Springboard Program) and Paul King (Assistant Professor in the Institute of Education, Teaches on postgraduate masters of education and masters in guidance counselling, completing pHD in mindfulness, member of the mindfulness teachers association of Ireland)
1:34-4:46 Springboard Funded Programs and What is Career Resilience
Government funds people to retrain in an area with a skills shortage (Level 8 and 9 programs)
Mature students (25+ Years) around the country
Career Resilience: Persisting, adapting and flourishing despite challenges and disruptions within your career
4:46-8:54 Adversity students face
Issues surrounding higher education:
Cost of education and accommodation
Students working part-time/ full-time jobs, missing classes to pay for education
Career uncertainty, never know what tomorrow will bring. Technological advances? Changes in the economy ?
Students choosing stable careers rather than working in what makes you happy
8:54-19:14 Mindfulness and Career Resilience
Sense of awareness, self compassion, its okay to feel stressed about struggles
Not a quick fix, not about making you feel better but about making you aware of your reality
How are you talking to yourself, too self-critical
Knowing what is in and outside of your control and what is important.
Nurturing supportive relationships, be kind to others and yourself
“Learn how to surf while the sea is calm”
19:14-22:54 Positively challenging yourself
Generally looking after yourself, taking a pause, looking within
On campus, using the services available and asking the questions
Get involved on campus, stepping outside of your comfort zone.
22:54-27:55 The Rise of Mindfulness and its Benefits
Be aware: know what problems are not your fault and getting involved where you can to solve the bigger problems
Taking responsibility for your own experience of life, reflect on experiences
Mindfulness is just one part, take care of yourself in all aspects of life
27:55-31:45 Top Tips for Building Career Resilience
Feeling overwhelmed? Check in with themselves and introduce a compassionate inner voice
Give yourself a break, and don't be overly hard or critical on yourself
While connecting with yourself, remember to connect with others
Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or to start the conversation
‘Life’ a poem by L.R. Knost