#566 The Only Script You Need for Curious Career Conversations

Most people wait until they're ready to make a career move before having career conversations.
In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares the only script you need to make curious career conversations feel less daunting and a lot more useful.

🎯 What You'll Learn

– What a curious career conversation actually is, and why having them regularly (not just when you're ready to move) makes a real difference
– How to make the ask in a way that's low pressure and easy to say yes to
– Three questions to structure the conversation: one to get people talking, one about strengths, and one about future-proofing your skills
– What to listen out for in each answer, and how to use it to work out whether an opportunity is actually a good fit for you

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