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Careers & Things 2024 in Review & Out of Office Reading List!

See you in 2025!

December 3, 2024

2024 In Review

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything that made 2024 unforgettable at Careers&things. This was a year of bold new beginnings, exciting launches, and meaningful connections within our growing community. And none of it would have been possible without YOU.

From hosting packed-out workshops that empowered career changers to growing our community to 1000+ readers, it’s been an incredible journey. We’ve done this year scared, tired, overwhelmed, unsure, excited, curious and so much more and next year will be no different.

We’ve taken a look at our highlights for 2024 and shared our journey on our social media pages so if you’re not already following us, head over to our Instagram page to have a look at our 2024 in Review.

A Big Thank You

I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has read, shared, liked, showed curiosity, and engaged with our work!

We have so much planned for the new year as we continue to bring you content about work and life and everything in between to help you navigate every part of your journey to becoming.

Let’s Collaborate in 2025

In 2025 we’re looking to partner and collaborate more, so please do reach out to us on our email careersandthings@gmail.com to chat!

Our Reading List

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As we head into the holidays, check out our curated reading list to keep you inspired and entertained.

We’re signing off to rest and recharge, but we’ll be back in 2025, ready to help you reach new heights. Have a restful and joyful December with your loved ones.

See you in the New Year!

Nonjabulo Zondi
Founder, Careers&things

Careers&Things Holiday Reading List

And here it is, our Holiday Reading List, The reading list to keep you company this holiday season while we take a short break from our bi-weekly newsletter. :)

Starting off strong, we have a book that epitomises what we do here at Careers&Things - advocates for the ability to go forth and conquer in new industries, skills areas and focuses.

1. “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialised World" by David Epstein

Range is an incredible book that argues strongly and convincingly for being a generalist and/or having a generalist approach to work and life. This book is perfect for those who are exploring diverse skills and careers and has given me the confidence to continue down my own path of generalist skills and experiences!

2. "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown

2024 was a powerful year of growth for me. I stepped into leadership roles that required that I step into the leadership with confidence and clarity to ensure I’m able to lead with vision, intention, and empathy. This book is a powerful guide for anyone navigating leadership for the first time or simply looking to do things differently in their leadership role. The book is full of insights into courageous leadership, vulnerability, and fostering meaningful connections at work.

3. "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown

October's Reading: 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown — The Focus Course

Have you ever had a lot of amazing ideas that you want to pursue and end up feeling frustrated and confused about which to pursue? Do you notice you have numerous half-completed projects? Well, this book might be for you. While I read this book a while ago, I never forget its simple yet impactful message on why it’s important (and how) to narrow your focus on what truly matters to achieve success.

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Let Your Friendships Radicalize You – Mother Jones

As a young woman navigating corporate life, entrepreneurship, and relationships (romantic and otherwise), this book was the fresh perspective I needed at a time when I found myself looking to define love and relationships for myself in new and increasingly more authentic ways. This book is a must read so please grab a copy and let us know what you think!

5. “The Life Impossible” by Matt Haig

Matt Haig's “The Life Impossible” Was a Little Too Impossible For Me – Write Through the Night

I’ve recently started exploring Fiction novels again after years of not touching them (the last Fiction novel I read with any kind of enthusiasm was The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown in high school lol).

This book called to me with its blue cover and I have not been able to put it down since I bought it. It has an ethereal, fun, magical realism and sci-fi element to it that captures ones imagination. It’s s story about grief, reinvention, and the power of second chances, and a reminder that it’s never too late to find joy and heal.

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Careers&Things is a tech careers and personal development platform. We specialise in supporting entry to mid-level professionals position themselves better for the job search market through training, webinars, events, and more.