S1 Ep2: Episode 2 Building Career Resilience

This episode was recorded on February 13th
2020 before the Covid-19 Crisis gained momentum in
Ireland.

It was produced and edited by Maeve Fortune
(Second Year Communication Studies Student).

0:00-1:34 Introduction


Introduction of topic: Mindfulness and Career
Resilience


Introduction of speakers: Siobhan Murphy (DCU Careers Advisor),
Aisling Fagan (DCU Student Union Vice-President for Welfare and
Equality), Sheila Barr (DCU Careers Advisor, Springboard Program)
and Paul King (Assistant Professor in the Institute of Education,
Teaches on postgraduate masters of education and masters in
guidance counselling, completing pHD in mindfulness, member of
the mindfulness teachers association of Ireland)


 


1:34-4:46  Springboard Funded Programs and What is
Career Resilience


Government funds people to retrain in an area with a skills
shortage (Level 8 and 9 programs)


Mature students (25+ Years) around the country


Career Resilience: Persisting, adapting and flourishing despite
challenges and disruptions within your career


 


4:46-8:54 Adversity students face


Issues surrounding higher education:


Cost of education and accommodation


Students working part-time/ full-time jobs, missing classes to
pay for education


Career uncertainty, never know what tomorrow will bring.
Technological advances? Changes in the economy ?


Students choosing stable careers rather than working in what
makes you happy


 


 8:54-19:14 Mindfulness and Career
Resilience


Sense of awareness, self compassion, its okay to feel stressed
about struggles


Not a quick fix, not about making you feel better but about
making you aware of your reality


How are you talking to yourself, too self-critical 


Knowing what is in and outside of your control and what is
important.


Nurturing supportive relationships, be kind to others and
yourself


“Learn how to surf while the sea is calm”


 


19:14-22:54 Positively challenging
yourself 


Generally looking after yourself, taking a pause, looking within


On campus, using the services available and asking the questions


Get involved on campus, stepping outside of your comfort zone.


 


22:54-27:55 The Rise of Mindfulness and its
Benefits


Be aware: know what problems are not your fault and getting
involved where you can to solve the bigger problems


Taking responsibility for your own experience of life, reflect on
experiences 


Mindfulness is just one part, take care of yourself in all
aspects of life


 


27:55-31:45  Top Tips for Building Career
Resilience


Feeling overwhelmed? Check in with themselves and introduce a
compassionate inner voice


Give yourself a break, and don't be overly hard or critical on
yourself


While connecting with yourself, remember to connect with others


Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or to start the conversation


‘Life’ a poem by L.R. Knost