What do you do if you're a mid-career professional facing a career transition?

The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing. —Theodore Roosevelt I always felt there were three options when considering a transition career wise just stay away from the nothing option as it always leads to the same workday. Embrace the opportunity to transition to another experience.

Assess your skills, interests, and values to identify potential career paths aligned with your goals. Network with professionals in your desired industry, seeking mentorship and exploring opportunities for upskilling or further education. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to highlight relevant experiences and tailor applications to positions that leverage your strengths and interests.

One thing that is consistent in this day, is change and transition. It is best to set yourself up for success before you "face" a career transition. 1. A.B.S - Always be self-assessing. Continue to look at where you been, what skills you've gained, and where you want to go. 2. Understand your unique value proposition - introspection, self-assessments, and coaching are key tools to knowing what your natural strengths are. 3. Plan for strategic ways to communicate your unique value proposition and keep developing yourself for your next role.

Career transitions are absolutely common these days, although often scary. If I am going to face a challenge like this I must prepare myself: what is my goal? Where do I want to get to? What steps do I intend to take to achieve my goals? For each stage of your professional life, the demands are different and the level of maturity you have achieved lends talents to the next stage of your life. So, you need to be calm and calculate your movements... without fear.

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about yourself and gain clarity on where you would like to be. 1. Reflect on your values, strengths, interests, gifts. Explore concepts like "Ikigai". 2. What would your ideal career transition look and feel like? 3. Identify the top 1-3 little actions that you can start working on today. Celebrate the little wins. Work with a coach to support you on this process if needed. Keep going!

Descreva os pontos fortes que já possui, e quais os que necessita desenvolver. Pesquise a demanda do mercado, quais os requisitos da vaga, para ent?o saber o que precisa estudar e se especializar nesta transi??o de carreira. Manter-se conectado em sites de emprego é essencial para estar atualizado.

Definir seu objetivo é primordial, após saber o caminho a seguir, desenvolva um plano de a??o para sua transi??o. Tenha um currículo estratégico que descreva seus conhecimentos de forma clara e objetiva, seja ativo no Linkedin e amplie seu networking na rede. Tenha um resumo claro de quem você é, e qual seu objetivo.

N?o esque?a, entrevista é uma negocia??o! Ent?o é essencial que você treine e se dedique para conseguir comunicar de forma assertiva seus objetivos. E mostrar o quanto você é competente para vaga em aberto.

I had two disruptive transitions in my career. And while future contributors to this post may talk about 'smooth' transitioning plans, I can tell you first hand that moving out on a short notice, isn't bad. Your relationships with your team and managers in the exiting organization will define the way you feel in the coming few days. Your capability to 'open up' to stakeholders in the new position and adapt quickly to new work dynamics will shape the way you perceive your new role. Essentially, any transition is as difficult as you make it. If you are mentally more resilient and not an over-thinker you are likely to make measurable progress towards your career growth

The bad news: career transitions can be HARD. The good news: HBR reported that 87% of people who chose a career change over 45 years old were happy or very happy with the change. What makes it so hard? Usually its some form of fear. We are wired to seek safety for survival. New experiences can feel unsafe. A career change usually means an identify change, which can also feel unsafe because we need to become someone different. Fear busting steps: 1. Write them ALL down. 2. Write down what would have to happen for the fear to come true. 3. For each fear, write down everything you could possibly do if #2 happens. Get specific! This approach is so powerful! Good luck in your new adventure!

Ue the time as a prime opportunity to reassess your goals and skills. Reflect on what you truly want next, be it a similar role in a new industry or a complete change in direction. Update your resume to highlight your most transferable skills and experiences. Leverage your network—reconnect with old colleagues, attend industry events, and join relevant groups online. Consider additional training or certifications if they align with your new path. Stay open and flexible, embracing the change as a chance to grow and evolve professionally. This transition, though daunting, is a chance to reshape your career into one that fully aligns with your aspirations.