How do you weigh the risks of changing jobs?

It's important to recognise you are not leaving your current employer to join another company. What?!? I know it sounds odd but you should treat this as two decisions. The first is are you leaving? Why are you leaving? Can those issues be addressed by your current company? Is it an emotional response, or a thought through decision to leave? Has the decision been made over a period of weeks or a knee jerk reaction to a situation in your current employer.

Ask yourself the following: Am I happy where I am right now? Is this company providing me what I need for the means of living? Am I satisfied with what they're providing me with? Am I satisfied with the way I'm going with my professional development? Can anything be changed in order for me to consider staying? Would that change be worth it, if it hypothetically happened? Changing a job is no easy decision, especially when you can't risk being on the unemployment market for too long. But, by carefully thinking and making a well calculated decision, for your own good, you should have a head start. Some people find a job first then leave, but we all know circumstances can lead you to being without a job well before that.

Do the research, yes. Everything from the industry, to their clients and how they operate with their marketing. Their mission, vision, values, culture, reputation, products, services, clients, competitors, and challenges. All of that, but... ... what you shouldn't let slip, is the employees. Research past employees and current ones. Look at reviews left by employees about the company, and most importantly, don't be afraid to ask previous employees how they liked it in the company. When you get a feedback such as that, you'll for sure be able to paint yourself a clearer picture of the company for which job you're applying for.

Start building a list of the companies you'd love to work for: list A companies and B companies. Research. When you understand a company's core values and dynamics, you can determine if their culture truly aligns with your beliefs, assess their current challenges, and start preparing for interviews. Start connecting with current and former employees on LinkedIn to build your network within the companies you're targeting.

La comparacion de las ofertas con tu situacion actual es un ejercicio que no siempre se analiza con todas las variables y puede llevar a tomar una decision errónea. En esta nueva era de convivencia de varias generaciones al mismo tiempo en el mundo laboral, es importortante considerar la que tu mismo valoras que quizas no son las mismas para otra persona de otra generacion. La modalidad laboral y la tendencia al Home Office es una variable que puede frenar una propuesta que parece interesante desde el punto de vista de la remueneracion y otros beneficios. Evaluar el impacto economico que implicar perder o ganar un beneficio es vital para hacer un analisis realista.

This is where your north star will be paramount, emotion runs wild at this point in the process you have been courted and made to feel like royalty if the hiring process was carried out well, so it's easy to be carried along on a tide of positive emotion. Stop! pull out your North start checklist, does this new role actually take you closer to where you are trying to get to or is it just a short pay bump that will ultimately set you backwards in the bigger picture? The logic of your North Star will help you cut through the noise and assess logically your options. Fear also plays a part at this stage, you start to look at all the risks and your old role feels like a welcome comfort blanket. Stay with logical thinking!

Many are uncomfortable at this stage, the thought of discussing money and ultimately what you are worth is very emotive, its very easy to overlook the perfect role because the prospect of a role 1K under your preferred figure feels like a 'slight' or your selling yourself short. Where will you be in 3 years time? What is the career path? This negotiation is far wider that the salary on offer, don't get tunnel vision. The long list of benefits, are they actually a benefit to you? Will you use them? Is this role likely to help you get to the next level of career advancement you are hoping to reach? Weigh up everything as part of your decision process.

Negotiating effectively empowers you to secure favorable terms like salary, title, or benefits. It's also a chance to clarify expectations and ensure alignment with the hiring manager. But if negotiating goes too far, you can lose the opportunity altogether. Before you start, decide if you're willing to walk away. If you're working with an Executive Search Recruiter, leverage their expertise and company relationship.

Key steps to consider when transitioning from one job to another: 1. Resign professionally from your current position by letting your employer know, completing tasks, and ensuring a smooth handover. Maintain a positive reputation. 2. Prepare for your new job by updating your resume, and LinkedIn profile, learning about your role, meeting your team, setting goals, and understanding and adapting to the company culture. An open mind and willingness to prove yourself are essential during this phase.

1. Consider your long-term career goals. Will the new job align with your aspirations? Evaluate how this move may impact your career trajectory and whether it's a step forward. 2. Assess your current job and the level of satisfaction it provides. Identify the factors that make you want to change jobs, such as dissatisfaction with your role, company culture, compensation, etc. 3. Evaluate the salary, benefits, and perks offered in the new job. Compare them with your current compensation package. 4. Analyze the expected work hours, remote work options, and flexibility in the new position. Consider how it aligns with your personal and family life. 5. Determine if the new job offers opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Most of us humans are by nature risk-adverse which is why most of the time it will feel more comfortable to stay in your current job/organization (except if there is strong adversity). If you do get a nagging feeling that it's time to change it probably is. I'd recommend to evaluate also internal options (can you grow, take different tasks, etc.) before jumping full-on into searching for a new job. One other important thing: if you have decided to change, you get an offer and your current company comes with a counteroffer to retain you - I'd advise to think strongly about it (what were the motivators to start looking in the first place? most of the time it's not just the compensation..)