Today's task

Getting clear on where you are and where you want to go

• List your last 5–10 job applications

• Note how far you got in each one (no response, shortlist, interview, final stage, offer)

• Identify where your job search is getting stuck (visibility, shortlisting, interviews, offers)

• Write down one sentence describing your main bottleneck right now

This first session is about pressing pause and creating clarity before you do anything else.

Whether you’re trying to break into the charity sector or thinking about your next move within it, it’s easy to rush straight to applications, CV tweaks, or scrolling job boards. In reality, most people feel stuck not because they lack ability, but because they haven’t properly defined what they want or where they’re starting from.

In this video, you’ll be guided through a simple but powerful reflection on your current position, your experience, and what’s prompting you to consider a change right now. You’ll begin to identify what’s working, what isn’t, and what you want more of from your career in the charity sector.

We’ll also start to shift the mindset away from “Am I good enough?” towards “What do I bring, and where does that fit best?”. This clarity is the foundation for everything that follows in the course, from confidence and positioning to applications and interviews.

By the end of this session, you should feel calmer, clearer, and more intentional about your next steps, with a stronger sense of direction and purpose as you move through the rest of the programme.