Megan Smith
BEd, GCert Adult Career Dev, GCert Professional Supervision, GDip Acct & Fin, Dip Tchg
The often expanding list of qualifications, are evidence of Megan's thirst for knowledge and new experiences. Her belief is that life is too short to begrudge Mondays!
After graduating from the University of Waikato with a degree in Education, Megan began her career as a teacher working for several years in Northland. A return to Hamilton saw a change of direction, some more study and a number of management accounting roles within the public sector. Having always enjoyed her work and with a desire to help others do the same, Megan then trained in career development through the University of Wollongong in Australia.
Working for the past four years as a career practitioner Megan is excited to work with a diverse client group including organisations, professionals, students, migrants, teens, parents returning to the workforce and job seekers.
Megan is particularly interested in using a client centred approach to her work that supports organisations and individuals to most successfully meet their needs for the long term. A greater degree of flexibility for responding to the needs of each client is gained through utilising a variety of tools (e.g. assessment, coaching, learning & development). At the basis of all interactions is a positive regard for the client and their needs.
As a professional, Megan is committed to maintaining an ethical and high standard of delivery believing they are instrumental to good practice. Megan is a professional member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ), is currently serving as the national President. Megan is also a member of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) and the Career and Transition Educators (CATE) group.
Pam Freeman
Pam has moved to Bahrain!