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Pick a Path Blog
Welcome to The Pick a Path Blog, where I share a blend of industry insights, practical advice, and personal tips to help you navigate your career path with confidence. From mastering personal branding to crafting effective career strategies and preparing for interviews, my articles are designed to empower you at every stage of your professional journey.
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Three Job Search Tips You Can Do in Just 5 Minutes
Job searching doesn’t always need to take hours. Sometimes the smallest steps can create the biggest momentum. In this article, we share three practical actions you can do in just five minutes — from refreshing your LinkedIn to reconnecting with your network — to keep your job search moving forward.
Sonja Passmore
5 days ago4 min read
NZ unemployment at 5.2% – What it means for your career in the New Zealand job market 2025
With unemployment at 5.2% and more than 158,000 Kiwis looking for work, the job market is shifting. Some industries will surge, others will stall and knowing when to move could make all the difference.
Sonja Passmore
Aug 143 min read
Same Skills, Different Outcomes: How Geography Shapes Opportunity
Whats happening in your region? The latest data shows a clear shift and it might be shaping your next step. We often talk about career...
Sonja Passmore
Jul 313 min read
Finding Your Path In a Crowded Market
Job ads are down, hiring is slow, and competition is rising — it’s a crowded market in 2025. In this piece, I unpack what cautious recovery really looks like and share four strategies to help you stand out with clarity and intention.
Sonja Passmore
Jul 262 min read
Why the Four-Day Workweek Is More Than Just a Trend
Iceland’s four-day workweek trial sparked a global rethink on productivity, wellbeing, and the way we structure time at work. With no drop in pay and no loss in output, the results point to a future where working less might actually mean working better.
Sonja Passmore
Jul 163 min read
Career Strategy Starts at the Interview: How to Prepare with Confidence
Job interviews can feel like high-stakes conversations — part storytelling, part strategy, and all about connection. Whether you’re...
Sonja Passmore
Jun 163 min read
Making Your Next Move: Why Career Strategy Support Matters
Navigating the job market today isn’t just about applying for roles and hoping for the best especially if you’re mid-career and ready for...
Sonja Passmore
Jun 93 min read
Career Change in 2025: Why It’s Okay to Rethink Everything
A common question, but the answer isn't as black and white as you think! If you’ve been job hunting lately, you’re not imagining things -...
Sonja Passmore
Jun 23 min read
Navigating Career Detours: Finding Yourself Again
Not every job looks like progress on paper. Sometimes a career detour is exactly what you need to move forward.
Sonja Passmore
Apr 13 min read
Strategies for Standing Out in Today's Job Market
Learn job search strategies to stand out, optimise your applications, and get hired faster in a competitive market.
Sonja Passmore
Mar 163 min read
Understanding Your Strengths Through Self-Assessment
Reflecting on personal strengths through notes is an important step in self-assessment What is Self-Assessment? Ever felt like you’re...
Sonja Passmore
Mar 114 min read
From Vision to Reality: Deb Sutton’s Journey with Success Suits You
Success Suits You isn’t just about clothing—it’s about restoring confidence, offering support, and ensuring job seekers aren’t alone.
Sonja Passmore
Mar 75 min read
Crafting a Resume That Stands Out to Employers
Stand out in today’s job market with a strong resume! Get practical tips to showcase your skills and land more interviews. Read more now!
Sonja Passmore
Feb 103 min read
How to Navigate Your Career Journey with Confidence
Navigate Your Career Journey with Confidence.
Sonja Passmore
Feb 44 min read
Starting Strong: How to Overcome Challenges in the New Year
Learn how to overcome challenges in 2025 by focusing on small, consistent steps that keep you moving forward and building momentum.
Sonja Passmore
Jan 193 min read
Progress, Not Perfection: How to Keep Moving Forward
Focus on progress, not perfection. Small, consistent steps will take you further than waiting for the perfect moment to start.
Sonja Passmore
Jan 122 min read
Small Steps, Big Wins: The Secret to Achievable Goals
Discover the secret to achievable goals: set realistic, meaningful targets, break them into steps, and focus on progress over perfection
Sonja Passmore
Jan 53 min read
Finding Strength in Uncertainty: How to Adapt, Overcome, and Grow Stronger Through Life’s Challenges
2024 brought its share of challenges, but with reflection and resilience, you can turn setbacks into opportunities. Ready to step forward?
Sonja Passmore
Dec 29, 20242 min read
Finding Calm in the Countdown to Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is here! Feeling overwhelmed? Pause, breathe, and focus on what matters. Progress starts with small steps forward
Sonja Passmore
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Are You Too Humble in Your Job Search?
Is Kiwi humility holding you back in your job search? Learn how to confidently showcase your skills without feeling like you're bragging!
Sonja Passmore
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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