TVNZ Breakfast - Career Changes - April 2025

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TVNZ Breakfast from April 2025 - see more here

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Overview

In this TVNZ Breakfast segment, Cultivate Co-Founder and Co-CEO Trina Jones discusses the growing trend of career change, following a SEEK survey revealing that more than half of Kiwis regret their career choices. She highlights that feeling misaligned in your role is more common than many realise—and importantly, there are practical steps individuals can take to move toward more fulfilling work.

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Why People Are Reconsidering Their Careers

Trina explains that career reflection is increasingly common as people reassess what they want from their work. Contributing factors include:

• Greater awareness of personal values, strengths, and purpose
• Shifting priorities and expectations of work
• Increased confidence in transferable skills
• A desire for more meaningful and engaging career paths

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Practical Advice for Individuals

Career change doesn’t always require starting over. Trina encourages individuals to take proactive, manageable steps such as:

• Exploring internal opportunities within their current organisation
• Identifying strengths, interests, and transferable skills
• Upskilling, building networks, and seeking mentorship
• Speaking with recruiters or career advisors to explore new pathways

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Key Takeaway

Career regret is more common than many realise, but it also presents an opportunity for positive change. With reflection, support, and practical steps, individuals can successfully navigate career transitions and move toward more aligned and fulfilling work.

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