SCP Resource Collection

Starting Resources

Explore new passions and opportunities with our expertly chosen resources. Take that first step by diving into my starting resources.

Starting a career is a series of practical steps: finding an opportunity, settling into work and continuing to grow. Choose the stage that matches your situation, then use the directory to explore a specific question.

Getting In

Find an opportunity

Research industries and roles, make useful connections and prepare for applications. These resources cover the practical work of finding an opening and making a confident start.

Applications and first steps

Grounding Yourself

Settle into your role

Build the habits and relationships that help you contribute: communication, time management, confidence and an understanding of the workplace. Start with the question that matters most in your first weeks.

Workplace skills and habits

Growing and Flourishing

Develop your next step

Review what you are learning and where you want to go. Explore further study, professional development, leadership and career transitions as your experience grows.

Learning and progression

Balancing Work and Life

Take ownership of your wellbeing alongside your career. Make time for rest, set realistic boundaries and seek appropriate support when you need it. A sustainable next step should fit your life as well as your professional ambitions.

A reflection on starting

The original Starting reflection uses a sequence of words — starting, staring, string, sting, sing, sin, in, I — as a creative reminder that progress involves change. Use it as a prompt to name one step you can take, without needing to see the whole journey.

You can be startling,
When you are starting,
While others are staring,
Using FOCUS as a string,
You could have a sting,
Just sing.
The only sin,
Is not to be in,
Just say I, [Your Name] is STARTING.
Sam Soyombo

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Watch and reflect

Explore the videos from the original Starting collection at your own pace.

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Continue with purpose

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