What are the key factors to consider when choosing a new career path?

When evaluating job opportunities, it's important to consider the potential for job satisfaction and opportunities for career advancement. Look for roles that not only offer immediate satisfaction but also provide long-term growth opportunities that align with your career aspirations. This could involve assessing the company's commitment to professional development, the potential for upward mobility, and the alignment of the role with your long-term career goals.

We have a saying: "Some want to, but can't. Some can, but don't want to. The best combination is doing something you love (want to) and are good at or can become good at (can).

Pocas personas indagan de verdad sobre aquello que les motiva, así como en sus valores personales de forma profunda. Es absolutamente esencial que la posición a la que quieres optar satisfazga tus motivadores (también llamados fuerzas impulsoras), y al mismo tiempo, que tus valores encajen con los valores de la organización, siendo estos valores vividos, y no valores enunciados (los que están en un poster del pasillo, pero que nadie integra en su día a día).

I personally love this question. Staying true to your values and interests is a must. You can get caught up on the external factors such as; the pay, promotion, career growth etc. I always ask the question to individuals seeking my advice. How do you get your work life and personal life run simultaneously without one effecting the other? For example, if you are looking to step into a more senior role which may demand more time, energy etc The timing may be incorrect should you have a personal life dilemmas. Once you have figured this out, identify the career path you sought to take and find the leader (not just the company) which will get you there. Everyone needs a mentor.

Take into account your hobbies, abilities, the labor market, prospective income, work-life balance, and the required education when selecting a new career. Consider the workplace culture and how the career aligns with your objectives as well.

When exploring potential career paths, it's important to thoroughly research the job market. Seek out industries that not only exhibit strong growth potential but also demand a high number of professionals in your chosen field. thoroughly research the job market for the career you're considering. Look for industries with strong growth potential and high demand for professionals. This will help you make informed decisions as you plan your career path.

In my experience, market demand is a top consideration for determining a career move. I jumped into eCommerce (from aerospace) because it had so many program management roles posted. However, be careful. I was almost too late to the party. Now moving into it is challenging. Any hot job sector will also attract a lot of job seekers. According to the Wall St. Journal, in 2021 the number of computer and information science graduates topped 100,000, up 40% in 5 years. 100,000 folks a year is a lot for any industry to absorb. Consequently, don't dismiss some traditional, professional career paths like accounting that may grow more slowly, but still grow. Accounts are now in short supply.

It is essential to analyze the market demand and the requirements of this new career when considering my next professional step. It is also crucial to question whether I have all the necessary skills to pursue this direction. If I do not have them, it is time to create and immediately start an action plan to acquire them.

The first step in transitioning to a new career is to examine your current skills and strengths closely. Consider how these abilities can be applied to a different career path. Additionally, evaluate whether further training or education may be necessary to succeed in your new career.

Las habilidades transversales cuentan y mucho al hacer un cambio de carrera, y, al mismo tiempo, si existe una brecha de habilidades importante y/o en temas críticos, es fundamental que la empresa y el trabajador se comprometan a disminuirla en un plan a corto plazo donde ambas partes son corresponsables.

Um equilíbrio adequado entre trabalho e vida pessoal ajuda a reduzir o estresse e a ansiedade, promovendo uma melhor saúde mental. Isso permite que o indivíduo tenha uma melhor qualidade de vida, maior produtividade e bem-estar geral.

La falta de conciliación entre la vida laboral y familiar es una de las 6 metafuentes del estrés laboral (una fuente muy potente de estrés), que puede conducir facilmente en estrés crónico. A veces, las implicaciones que la posición tiene en la vida personal se conocen de antemano, y a veces no. Por eso es de vital importancia hacer buenas preguntas en las entrevistas para valorar cómo encajan ambos estilos de vida. Después será más difícil de gestionar. Hablo por propia experiencia.

I'm a Biomedical Quality Engineering consultant and Career Coach for STEM. My client's needs usually put them in crisis mode. I'm the calming force for them to develop and work a plan to achieve their goals . I'm an entrepreneur/senior consultant at this point and I control my work/life balance. I worked 60-80 hr/wk when I worked for Corporate American. I've been an independent consultant for the last 25 years and it works for me.

Aside from the first step noted above, those pivoting need to consider how a new role will affect other aspects of their lives including the impact of their other responsibilities/commitments, free time, health, relationships, and much more. Having a supporting circle of family and friends can greatly impact the viability of your ultimate success in pursuing a new role, so open, honest conversations with the mindset of compromise may be required. Also, the process may need to be slower than you hope to allow others to make the necessary adjustments. Consulting with those you know who have made similar transitions can be invaluable. Also, researching and pursuing others on LinkedIn who have made similar pivots may be optimally beneficial.

Not all pivots result in higher earnings potential. For some, a second career may represent an opportunity to move into a more rewarding career, one with fewer hours or demands or one that fills a void. Many (especially those earlier in their careers or those who are not "Empty Nesters"), pursue other career tracks to improve their earnings potential. If so, the laws of supply and demand are at play, and it's prudent to read articles that point to reliable statistics to begin to consider how certain career trajectories dovetail into the path you choose. Consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor. Call a Reference Librarian to identify the best industries and job titles that are predicted to grow and target those.

Las implicaciones financieras, tanto positivas como negativas, tienen que analizarse con detalle. Tener en cuenta el nivel de gastos individual y familiar mínimo, es imprescindible para tomar buenas decisiones. El impacto financiero suele ir acompa?ado de otros impactos o consecuencias. Por ejemplo, menos sueldo a favor de una mayor conciliación familiar y viceversa. Podrías encontrarte en una situación en la que cuentas con más tiempo disponible pero no llegas a pagar las facturas. Podrías "vender tu alma al diablo" por más salario y sentirte tremendamente infeliz por no ver crecer a tus hij@s. Las decisiones importante siempre hay que tomarlas con calma.

As I started exploring coaching as an additional skill set and potential career path... finances loomed large. For that reason, I stayed in my role longer while I explored and validated that coaching was a path I wanted to take. I took advantage of tuition reimbursement and side-of-desk experiences that would give me credibility once I made the leap. I also saved as much as I could so that my runway was as long as possible.

I find it beneficial to set goals for my career, reflect on them often and put a deadline to achieve it. Remember that you are the one in charge of your career, not your leader / company. Be clear with your expectations, ambitions and goals (politely :)) and ask your leaders / company support to get there. Regular check-ins with piers, your leader and friends so they may also hold you accountable for what you say. Never miss a networking or conversation opportunity.

Technology is changing the dynamics of the career market. Long term careers in a specific job function are becoming more and more obsolete. My recommendation is to not fixate too much on long-term prospects. Rather, set yourself up for constant change, evolution, growth, and development. A successful career in the future is more based on the ability to flex and adapt to changing roles and job functions, to learn and quickly pick up new technical skills, rather than a long-term vertical career ladder in a single function.

Theoretically, transforming passion to profession is what I would love to choose personally but most of us choose what majority follows in the market and attract to financial aspect heavily. TBH there are many domains untouched but have high earning potential and less competition. If I had been given a choice, I would choose something I am really good at and do with interest and there is less competition there to sustain and excel in long run. Create your own path ......