Research shows that many of us will have at least 7 career changes in our lifetime.
Changing your career can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Focusing your energy in the right direction can make the transition easier in finding a career in line with your passions and goals.
1. Assess Whether it's Time to Make a Change:
- Am I motivated & happy?
- Do you look forward to going to work?
- Am I learning?
- How much has your knowledge & skill set changed since you started your job??
- Am I doing meaningful work & valued for my contributions?
- Does your work advance organizational goals & are you visible?
- How does work fit in with other aspects of my life?
- Is your job meeting your desired work/life balance?
- Am I fairly compensated for my work?
- How does your salary & benefits compare with similar jobs?
- Leverage your unique selling proposition.
- Determine what differentiates you from others seeking similar roles.
- Determine how you want to be perceived & strengthen your image.
- Boost your presence on social media by posting about topics that support your personal brand.
- Update your resume & LinkedIn profile.
- Include new skills & experience that you have gained through your previous job.
- Learn more about the industry you'd like to join.
- Find out if there are specific skills or certifications needed to attain a job in that field.
- Create & contact a list of professionals in your targeted industry.
- Attend seminars & workshops focusing on your field of interest.
- Volunteer.
- If you have left your previous job, volunteering is a positive way to fill the gap on your resume while also meeting new people & building additional networking contacts.
4. Stay Focused & Motivated:
- Maintain productivity.
- If you are still at your current job or have left, make sure to remain productive by engaging in job search activities.
- Hold yourself accountable with written goals that you can review on a weekly basis.
- Continue to push yourself with challenging but achievable goals.
- Stay motivated.
- Entering a new career field can take time and effort, don't give up!
A career change can be challenging, but with proper guidance and resources, you can successfully land your dream job!
