What do you want to be when you grow up?

Author: Lena Southwood

The age-old question of ‘what do you want to be when you grow up’ causes a lot of anxiety in young people today. Not everyone knows what they want to do, or if they do - they can often be unsure of how to go about taking the first step towards their career journey. As a career guidance practitioner or mentor for a younger person, knowing how to guide someone can save years of anxiety and costly mistakes.