I was driving up to Aberdeen on Wednesday and heard Simon Groom, the Director of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, on Stark Talk on Radio Scotland. He has had a fascinating career and I thought “How could I tell people about his story?”

This blog is the answer! Simon originally studied English before Art History. He grew up in Liverpool from quite humble beginnings, has been nearly penniless in Japan and Italy and now curates one of the finest collections of modern art in Europe.

He is a wonderful example of how anyone can reach the pinnacle of their chosen profession, and because Fairplace, the career management firm I work for, supports new artists, his story really resonated with me.

My intention with this blog is to highlight new ideas, practical tips and useful resources for anyone looking to further their career.

Because I live and work in Scotland, my focus is on the Scottish labour market and career-related developments north of the border, but most of my posts will be relevant to career builders everywhere.

Your comments welcome, hope you enjoy my posts and find them useful!