# Gina Visram - Website: https://yourcareerandfuture.com/ --- ## Pages - [Home](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/): Joyfully launching the career journeys of underrepresented students and graduates into inclusive organisations Find out More Building a more inclusive, impactful and enjoyable world of work DEI / EDI /... - [About](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/about/): I'm Gina ... and my varied life experiences have led me to this stage where I am equipped and excited to work with you to enhance the early career journey.... - [As Featured In...](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/as-featured-in/): As Featured In... Founder and lead career coach of Your Career And Future, Gina Visram sometimes contributes to or is quoted in articles in relation to careers, employability and the... - [Blog](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/blog/): How to have an amazing summer holiday - which also enhances your career prospects By Gina Visram | July 12, 2023 Each year, the academic year speeds by. Before you... - [Businesses](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/businesses/): Businesses Is your workforce worth investing in? Career coaching and training for new talent can be beneficial in numerous ways. Personal and professional development opportunities are not just nice-to-have. Investing... - [Checkout-Result](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/stripe-checkout-result/): [accept_stripe_payment_checkout] - [Coaching](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/work-with-me/coaching/): Students and graduates Have you ever wanted to:  - [Contact](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/contact/): Let's Talk Interested in exploring how we can work together? Have any questions? Reach out here… Get in touch Get in touch Be Social.   - [Courses](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/courses-2/) - [Event Organisers](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/event-organisers/): Event Organisers Seeking a dynamic and engaging keynote speaker? In person or online workshop facilitator? Panel host? Look no further. If you want your event to feature positive, fun energy,... - [FAQs](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/faqs/): Frequently Asked Questions If you have any questions about career coaching in general or services from Your Career And Future specifically - and how any of this can affect (and... - [Membership](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/membership/): I already know I’m in… Join Now - [Mid-Career Professionals](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/mid-career-professionals/): Mid-CAREER PROFESSIONALS Having graduated awhile ago, you have been in your professional life for 10, 15, 20, 25 plus years... and are starting to ask what comes next. Are you... - [Parents & Carers](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/parents-and-carers/): Parents & Carers Where has the time gone? Just the other day your child was in primary school… you blinked and now they are in their teens or early twenties... - [Podcast](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/podcast/): Welcome to the Dive into your Career Podcast! Are you a student or new graduate early on your career journey? A bit stressed trying to work out your next steps?... - [PR Agencies & Media](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/pr-and-media/): PR Agencies & Media It is rare to have a combination of careers and communications expertise, however Gina's professional background in both fields - means she brings this unique dimension... - [Privacy Policy](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are This is the privacy policy for Gina Visram trading as Limitless Coaching (including Your Career And Future) Registered office address: 148 Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DS... - [Resources](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/resources/): Resources On your career journey (or supporting someone who is?) - you're in the right place to access some resources and products designed to bring the fun and the fantastic... - [Schools](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/schools/): Schools More often than not, careers leaders in schools are heroes. Seriously.  (And if you are on this page as a member of your school leadership team… please do recognise... - [Speaking](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/speaking/): SPEAKING Looking for a careers talk or employability workshop led in a knowledgeable, warm, approachable style which will inspire and facilitate positive action? Great! You're in the right place… Read... - [Students & Graduates](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/students-and-graduates/): Students & Graduates As you progress through school and university, there are an increasing amount of decisions that need to be made. In the UK and schools globally which follow... - [Testimonials](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/work-with-me/testimonials/): Testimonials Gina has worked with many people to guide them in embarking on the journey to their ideal career. Here are some of their experiences... Read More - [Universities](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/universities/): Universities University careers centres are often full of enthusiastic and passionate professionals who are stretched to capacity in their day to day work. Often, it's a resourceful team, with each... - [Work Experience Wins Waitlist](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/work-experience-wins-waitlist/): Work experience is one of those things that is essential on your early career journey. Multiple statistics tell us that the importance of work experience can't be denied so whether... - [Work with me](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/work-with-me/): Work with me We spend money and time on all sorts of things, from our education to our holiday plans to choosing what we're going to eat on a night... - [Work with Us](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/work-with-us/): Work with Us Whether you are a student on your early career journey; a careers leader in a school looking to enhance your offering or an early careers professional in... ## Posts - [Disappointing A-Level Results? What comes next?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/disappointing-a-level-results-what-comes-next/): For decades, a fateful Thursday in the middle of August has been significant. Significant as a gateway to the hopes and dreams of 18 year olds in the UK and... - [Discussing work experience with young people and decision-makers? Yes thank you Springpod](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/discussing-work-experience-with-young-people-and-decision-makers/): Work experience is one of the topics I could talk passionately about, off the cuff. No preparation. Nada. Zilch. It is literally something I can talk about purely based on... - [How do I pick a career path? Some helpful resources](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/how-do-i-pick-a-career-path-some-helpful-resources/): Whats the best career direction for me? Although our careers are 50+ years long these days and we do not need to have all the answers from the outset, it... - [How parents can support teens & young adults with their career in 2026](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/how-parents-can-support-teens-young-adults-with-their-career-in-2026/): How can parents support teenagers and young adults at the start of their career in this changing job market? Good question… If you’re a parent feeling confused, worried or even... - [It’s 2026! Start of Year Reflection & Goal Setting for Students](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/its-2026-start-of-year-reflection-goal-setting-for-students/): Before you set new goals, pause. Career coach Gina Visram helps students reflect, reset, and move into the new year with clarity and confidence. In this video, Gina gently walks... - [How to find WORK EXPERIENCE: Mindset & Practical Steps \(Video\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/how-to-find-work-experience-mindset-practical-steps-video/): Finding work experience can be hard and even more so if the students in question are not fully engaging with their school careers programme. What if they don’t even try... - [How Students Can Grow Their Career This Festive Season](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/how-students-can-grow-their-career-this-festive-season/): In this video, Gina Visram, career coach and consultant shares practical and realistic ways students can use the festive season to develop their career in a healthy and balanced way.... - [Career clarity for overwhelmed students \(Video\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/career-clarity-for-overwhelmed-students/): Are you a student or graduate who is short on time and lacking career inspiration? You’re in the right place. Why don’t you take a chance on this video and... - [Do I need to write a COVER LETTER or not? \(Video\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/do-i-need-to-write-a-cover-letter-or-not-video/): Yes (tends to be my answer to that question). Yes, cover letters are one of the most contentious parts of the job application process and while a number of fellow... - [The best CAREER EXPLORATION video for teens](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/the-best-career-exploration-video-for-teens/): Are you a teen, 20-something or even a mid career professional who feels like you are being left behind in your career development? Does it feel pressured to make career... - [3 Essentials You Must Have As A Job Seeker](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/3-essentials-you-must-have-as-a-job-seeker/): Yes the job market is competitive, but without these 3 things - you are making your journey towards securing internships and graduate jobs so much harder than it needs to... - [What is work experience? \(Includes video\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/what-is-work-experience-includes-video/): What is work experience you ask?! It's important... that's what it is. Maybe even essential. For me, as a careers professional working in a school (in addition to the other... - [Beginning my YouTube journey: A content experiment with career coach Gina Visram](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/beginning-my-youtube-journey-a-content-experiment-with-career-coach-gina-visram/): This weekend I articulated a new goal. I recognised my desire to become a monetised YouTube content creator as I enjoy content creation and this would be a great (and... - [Results Day 2025 discussion on BBC London News](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/results-day-2025-discussion-on-bbc-london-news/): Whether you completed your Level 3 (A-Level / BTEC / T-Level) qualifications in 2025, 2015, 2005 or even 1995 there's likely something that you have in common. You remember your... - [130 - Networking tips for introverts \(from a career coach who relates\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/130-networking-tips-for-introverts-from-a-career-coach-who-relates/): Networking / relationship building is an important part of creating a successful career journey... however sometimes introverts may feel that networking is too overwhelming for them.   Here on the... - [129 - How to create a career you love \(in 2025 and beyond\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/129-how-to-create-a-career-you-love-in-2025-and-beyond/): With Valentine's Day falling in February and the world seemingly headed in a less "loving" direction from some global leaders... today's episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast focuses... - [128 - National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Are apprenticeships a good option for me?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/128-national-apprenticeship-week-2025-are-apprenticeships-a-good-option-for-me/):   These days, there are many viable, worthy options for students on their journey from education and / or entrepreneurship i.e. from school into the world of work. These options... - [127 - Where does political opinion and activism fit into your choice of potential employers?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/127-where-does-political-opinion-and-activism-fit-into-your-choice-of-potential-employers/):   2025... and in many ways, it feels like the world has gone nuts... More wars... Clear and direct threats of ethnic cleansing Removal of science and factual information from... - [126 - How to start 2025 right if you are a student or recent graduate on your early career journey](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/126-how-to-start-2025-right-if-you-are-a-student-or-recent-graduate-on-your-early-career-journey/):   Hey hey hey... HAPPY NEW YEAR! (To anyone listening in real time... and wishing the spirit and hope of a new year to anyone listening to this months later!)... - [125 - Birthday reflections on my commitment to you - to bring fun and optimism to your early careers journey](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/125-birthday-reflections-on-my-commitment-to-you-to-bring-fun-and-optimism-to-your-early-careers-journey/):   Birthdays can be a reflective time. This year, in today's quickie episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, as I'm blessed to enter another year, I (Gina Visram)... - [124 - Why keeping politics out of it may be outdated career and life advice](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/124-why-keeping-politics-out-of-it-may-be-outdated-career-and-life-advice/):   I am not okay. That's an important thing to admit these days right? While I had intended to record and release an episode of the Dive Into Your Career... - [123 - Black History Month 2024 "Reclaiming Narratives" - Proudly owning your careers story](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/123-black-history-month-2024-reclaiming-narratives-proudly-owning-your-careers-story/):   Inspired by the 2024 theme for Black History Month (BHM) in the UK, "Reclaiming Narratives" - this episode of the Dive Into Your Career looks at this concept more... - [122 - How do I support my teen to make education and career decisions?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/122-how-do-i-support-my-teen-to-make-education-and-career-decisions/):   GCSEs. A-Levels. IB. University and apprenticeship choices. There are so many decisions that students need to make on their early career journeys. How can you as a parent /... - [121 - How to have a stealthy \(sneaky!\) careers conversation with your kids](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/121-how-to-have-a-stealthy-sneaky-careers-conversation-with-your-kids/):     Have you ever tried to engage your child/ren in conversations about careers, future plans and been shut down? They haven't engaged. Have maybe even been dismissive. Not in... - [120 - How to navigate transitions and times of uncertainty on your early career journey](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/120-how-to-navigate-transitions-and-times-of-uncertainty-on-your-early-career-journey/): *New season alert!* At the time of recording this episode, it is Autumn. The days are getting colder, the nights are drawing in and the leaves are doing their annual... - [119 - So, what really happens if I fail my exams this year? \(A pep talk for students and parents\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/119-so-what-really-happens-if-i-fail-my-exams-this-year-a-pep-talk-for-students-and-parents/): Click here to access this episode (119)     In today's episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, we approach a topic in direct response to the fears of... - [Job hunting tips for students and graduates](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/job-hunting-tips-for-students-and-graduates/): Job hunting. It can be tricky. Even on a good day. Are you a student or graduate on a job hunting journey? Looking for an exciting opportunity for after you... - [Results day advice from Gina Visram on BBC London News](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/results-day-advice-from-gina-visram-on-bbc-london-news/): Well, that was fun! I recently had my first experience of being on live TV… and actually really enjoyed it. On Level 3 results day (A-Level, BTEC, T-Levels) - I... - [118 - Why the advice to "Follow your passion" can be discouraging](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/118-why-the-advice-to-follow-your-passion-can-be-discouraging/):   "Follow your passion" Follow your passion You ever heard that advice? Yes? Did it help? Hinder? How do you feel about this idea? In this episode of the Dive... - [117 - Careers curiosity is the key to career happiness](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/117-careers-curiosity-is-the-key-to-career-happiness/):   Want to know the foundation for a happy career? You do? Yay... It's "careers curiosity". According to the Cambridge dictionary, "curiosity" is "an eager wish to know or learn... - [116 - Navigating overwhelm in the busy summer term \(Tips for secondary and university students\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/116-navigating-overwhelm-in-the-busy-summer-term-tips-for-secondary-and-university-students/):   The word "Overwhelm" is used in many contexts and in this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - we are taking about it's definition as having too... - [115 - Career development in the school and university holidays](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/115-career-development-in-the-school-and-university-holidays/): %%excerpt%% For students, school and university holidays provide an amazing opportunity to amplify your career development. - [114 - 5 things holding you back in your career development \(and what to do about them\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/114-5-things-holding-you-back-in-your-career-development-and-what-to-do-about-them/):   Ready for some tough love? Well good... that's what you've got today with this episode which focuses on 5 things holding you back in your career development (and what to... - [113 - What's happening in National Careers Week 2024?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/113-whats-happening-in-national-careers-week-2024/):   What's happening this National Careers Week? National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of the... - [112 - Overcoming fears and doubts on your early career journey](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/112-overcoming-fears-and-doubts-on-your-early-career-journey/):   Did you know that sometimes the highest achieving students are the most fearful when it comes to their career journey? Sometimes this can manifest as disinterest or not wanting... - [111 - A work experience pep talk for students and graduates \(from a career coach\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/111-a-work-experience-pep-talk-for-students-and-graduates-from-a-career-coach/):   If you want to get past the needing work experience to get work experience cycle that exists in the world of careers - this pep talk is for you...... - [110 - What is an apprenticeship and is it a good option for me? \(National Apprenticeship Week 2024\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/110-what-is-an-apprenticeship-and-is-it-a-good-option-for-me-national-apprenticeship-week-2024/): This National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is based on the theme "Skills for Life" and what better time to go back to the basics about apprenticeships and whether they are a... - [109 - What is GROWTH MINDSET and why is it important in 2024 and beyond?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/109-what-is-growth-mindset-and-why-is-it-important-in-2024-and-beyond/):     What is a growth mindset? Is a fixed mindset or growth mindset better? Why is the word "yet" so magical when it comes to mindset? In this episode... - [How to take the 'blue' out of Blue Monday](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/how-to-take-the-blue-out-of-blue-monday/): For nearly 20 years, there has been talk of "Blue Monday" - the most depressing day of the year which is said to be the third Monday of the year.... - [108 - How to take the 'blue' out of Blue Monday](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/108-how-to-take-the-blue-out-of-blue-monday/):   For nearly 20 years, there has been talk of "Blue Monday" - the most depressing day of the year which is said to be the third Monday of the... - [Career and life wisdom and inspiration from Mo Gawdat](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/wisdom-from-mo-gawdat/): %%excerpt%% Here are some nuggets of wisdom and inspiration from Mo Gawdat - taken from the Expert Empires event in London in November 2023. - [107 - \(Part 3 of 3\) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black \(and mixed heritage\) women to follow on LinkedIn](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/107-part-3-of-3-bhm-2023-saluting-our-sisters-32-awesome-uk-connected-black-and-mixed-heritage-women-to-follow-on-linkedin/):   It's here! The last of 3 episodes in this series shining a light on some very accomplished women who would likely enhance your feed if you follow them on... - [106 - \(Part 2 of 3\) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black \(and mixed heritage\) women to follow on LinkedIn](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/106-part-2-of-3-bhm-2023-saluting-our-sisters-32-awesome-uk-connected-black-and-mixed-heritage-women-to-follow-on-linkedin/): "Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and... - [105 - \(Part 1 of 3\) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black \(and mixed heritage\) women to follow on LinkedIn](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/105-part-1-of-3-bhm-2023-saluting-our-sisters-32-awesome-uk-connected-black-and-mixed-heritage-women-to-follow-on-linkedin/): "Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected... - [104 - 10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year \(Part 2 of 2\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/104-10-ways-to-have-a-positive-start-to-the-new-academic-year-part-2-of-2/): How do I make new friends? What is the accommodation like? How does cleaning work in halls? Conversations about creating a positive start to the new academic year are taking... - [103 - 10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year \(Part 1 of 2\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/103-10-ways-to-have-a-positive-start-to-the-new-academic-year-part-1-of-2/): Happy New Year! Okay okay... that's not quite right. Happy New ACADEMIC year! (If you're listening in real time), it is September - and it's back to school season, whether... - [102: How to change direction and create a new vision for your future](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/102-how-to-change-direction-and-create-a-new-vision-for-your-future/): If you, or anyone you know is in a situation where it recently became apparent that your "Plan A" wasn't going to happen as you hoped - then this will... - [101: What happens if I don't meet my offers on Results Day?](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/all-episodes-edit-101-what-happens-if-i-dont-meet-my-offers-on-results-day/): As we enter A-Level results day 2023, my mind and heart goes out to students around the U.K. and globally who follow the British system, with their own hearts in... - [What is a career? \(This career coach's favourite definition\)](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/what-is-a-career-this-career-coachs-favourite-definition/): %%excerpt%% Career coach Gina Visram shares her favourite definition of "Careers" (courtesy of the Career Development Institute) - [100: 8 Ways to Dive Into Your Career Which Will Improve Your Life](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/100-8-ways-to-dive-into-your-career-which-will-improve-your-life/): In the 100th episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast (that's right - 100... woohoo!!!) and today we are focusing on "8 ways to dive into your career which... ## Topics - [Blog](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/category/blog/) - [Podcast](https://yourcareerandfuture.com/category/podcast/):