New Zealand
New Zealand
Career Advisor
Paul Baek

Visa Blueprint
Career Journey
Role
Manager Enterprise Risk Data Models
Level
Senior
Field
Data Science
Comapny / University
Westpac New Zealand Ltd
Summary

Bio / Story

1.Understand the mentees personality and why they are pursuing the goals. If there are no goals, then help them define their goals or understand who they are and what their skills are. 2. Research the roles in the field of choice. Understand what skills are required for the roles and summarise. Also explore where the career path can take you. 3. Come up with a general plan. Understand the current skills, what new skills to develop and what experience you might need. 4. Craft your personal branding. Create a profile that speaks to the audience (recruiters, people in the field, etc) while you build on the skills and share what you have learnt (content creating + documentation of what you have learnt) 5. Practice telling your personal story and what you are about (imagine if you could market yourself as a product or a service)

Career Abroad -  What I can help with
Career Direction

How did you choose your career path?
How did you know which career was right for you?
Have you ever considered changing careers?
What was the most important career decision you made?
What would you do differently if you started again?
How has your career changed over time?
What are you working towards next?

Finding a Job

How did you find your first job?
What was the hardest part of your job search?
What helped you the most when looking for work?
How did you stand out from other candidates?
Did you ever struggle to find a job?
How long did it take you to find your first job?
What do you wish you had known before job hunting?

Career Growth

How did you progress in your career?
How did you get your first promotion?
Which skills helped you grow the most?
What was the biggest turning point in your career?
What slowed down your career growth?
What helped you take the next step?
What would you have done earlier in your career?

Salary

How did your salary change as your career progressed?
When did you get your biggest salary increase?
What helped you increase your salary?
Did changing jobs help you earn more?
When did you feel financially comfortable in your career?
What do you wish you had known about salary earlier?

Skills & Learning

Which skills have been most valuable in your career?
What skills do you wish you had learned earlier?
How did you learn the skills you use today?
Which skills helped you get better opportunities?
Were any certifications actually useful for your career?
What did you spend time learning that turned out not to be useful?

AI & Future Demand

How has AI changed the way you work?
Which AI tools do you use in your work?
What AI skills have been useful for you?
Has AI changed your role or responsibilities?
What are you learning to stay relevant?
Are you worried about how AI might affect your career?

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