“As a British expat teacher of 4 years, I decided my time in the classroom had come to an end this academic year (2022). Teaching in the pandemic and the demands upon us made me realise I needed to form my exit plan FAST!
I didn't want to climb the ladder of going onto becoming a middle or senior leader and was curious about other non-teaching roles out there in the UK. Before taking the HAB, I wanted to know more about my natural strengths in order to enhance my CV AND to develop the areas that will benefit my career. After the 2-hour debrief, I felt amazing and it was so reassuring to know my chosen career field was one that I have natural abilities in. I love people and leading by example, so it was reassuring to know I’d make an excellent therapist as well as a CEO. Sorcha was so precise at delivering my results and it gave me even more confidence and reassurance to leave teaching and pursue my dreams. She told me what to expect, managed expectations about the percentages and even reassured me when I questioned some results.

I love the fact that the HAB was very precise and specific and gave exact steps of what I can improve on, but also gave a variety of strengths, skills and careers that I would benefit from. It’s been incredible to know that moving forward I am on the right path which is exactly tailored to my skills and areas of expertise.  
 
It would most definitely suit teachers, as it show where their natural strengths lie and may even surprise and reassure them of a career beyond the classroom. Teaching has so many transferable skills that are also beneficial in non-educational settings. However, what’s unique about the HAB was that it really is personalised to a person’s strengths and natural abilities. I love it then gave me exact jobs I’d be good at and the salary I can potentially earn in that role, which was significantly more than teaching and that was with my existing qualifications!”

““Before undertaking the HAB, I felt stuck in a rut, unable to make decisions, didn't know where to focus my attention, and felt paralysed by too many possibilities that were floating through my brain.”

After completing the HAB, she reported that clarity about her strengths was helping focus her attention on her next steps. She said:
"The 2-hour debrief felt like talking to a close friend or sister - really comfortable! I also loved doing the HAB testing as I felt it was evidence based information I could use to clarify my thinking moving forward. And I definitely felt that you sharing a common professional background meant that you could understand the issues I was facing.”

Since the HAB, she has honed in on her next career and she’s started a postgraduate course that she can complete alongside her teaching role. She’s also networked with others in the industry of her next career and has been offered a part-time job with them too- she’s definitely on her way to successfully leaving the classroom!”

“Before we worked together in the Highlands Ability Battery test, she felt exhausted, disillusioned, and stuck in a rut. Having completed the HAB with me, she said:

“During the HAB, I’ve taken the time to reflect on me and my goals, not just my job. The HAB tests helped me to understand what my skills are and the kind of working environment I thrive in. It helped me to understand the skills I have developed over my career, so far, and linked through to possible future careers. I’m excited about the future and can see how there are opportunities for me to utilise my experience in a different context.”