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The alarm rang at 6:00 am on Monday morning, and Tom Martin hit
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to get moving.
Sound familiar? Many American workers stay in jobs they hate. According
to a recent national survey by The Conference Board, only 51% of
workers are satisfied with their jobs.
To overcome fears of a career change,
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Fear of a pay cut?
Fear of the time needed to re-school or recertify or start at entry
level?
Potential embarrassment about your career dreams or what others
will say?
Lack of information about how to make the switch?
Feeling you have too much invested in your current career choice?
Low self esteem?
Fear of failure?
The first key to a career change is "choice." You are
never trapped in a job; you choose to stay in it. You can leave,
even though there may be consequences.
The second key is timing. Imagine trying to eat an elephant in one
sitting. Sounds daunting! However, isn't it a more manageable task
if you took many little bites over a month? Making a major career
shift all at once also seems impossible. However, as smaller, more
discreet tasks you can make progress toward a new job that makes
you happy. Look to the long-term future: setting a goal to be in
a new field in 3 to 5 years is not unrealistic.
Baby Steps Toward a Career Change
1) Set a reasonable time frame. It may take as long as a year to
decide on a career direction. Calibrating expectations will ensure
you don't get frustrated and give up too easily. Allocate time to
write out your ideal job characteristics, and then to find jobs
that match. Next, find people doing those jobs, and ask them for
advice and perspective on the job. Lastly, you need to make a plan
for any retraining or experience needed for the position.
2) Evaluate your finances. Calculate the minimum living expenses
you need. Investigate loans, refinancing, and other sources of money.
Examine school scholarships and whether your company offers tuition
reimbursement. Even though it is tough, evaluate what lifestyle
choices you are willing to sacrifice in the short term for your
long-term happiness.
3) Create a detailed written description of your ideal job. You
can't make a career change without a clear and detailed picture.
Forget about job titles in the beginning. Focus on the tasks, environment
and output. Include the following:
Physical environment: office type, setup, dress code, work hours,
office atmosphere, and working conditions.
Describe the kinds of people you work with: peers, subordinates,
bosses, clients. Describe how you help these people, and how they
support you.
Team or individual work: state your preference for working alone,
or always with others? If both, under what circumstances you prefer
each. Decide when you are happiest and most productive.
What is your work output, or what do you "DO"? Do you
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4) Share your list with others and ask them what jobs and careers
might fit with your criteria. Don't be shy; people love to give
advice! Develop a list of potential careers and jobs you need to
learn more about. Don't prematurely reject jobs because of a perceived
barrier. Find out the truth first.
5) Find ways to safely explore whether this new career might be
right for you. Once you have defined the job you think you want,
research information about what it might take to get into the field.
Think about ways to make sure this is the correct choice. Examine
alternatives carefully. Ask the following questions:
What skills might you need that you can get on your current job?
Are there additional responsibilities or projects you can volunteer
for that will boost your skills in a needed area?
Do you need retraining or additional certifications?
Do you need a new degree? Can you take night or distance classes?
Does your current company offer tuition reimbursement?
Are there professional associations you can join to network and
learn about the field?
Are there industry conferences you can attend? Many are on weekends.
Can you use the network of people you know to find someone who is
doing the job you want to do? Arrange a conversation where they
can tell you about it and give some advice.
What Internet resources are available to research the field, find
companies that might hire you, and meet others who work in the field?
Are there chat rooms, message boards, or e-lists to meet people?
What books can you read to help make decisions about life choices?
What volunteer opportunities are available to grow your skill base
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Are there second jobs you can take to gain experience or test out
your interest in a job?
If you are unfulfilled in your current job, remember that taking
slow and steady baby steps in a new direction can be very empowering.
It's your choice.
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You want to work closely with the actual writer, not a subcontractor whose
qualifications are unknown to you or whose style doesn't fit your personality.
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background and be able to provide the right strategy to meet your goals.
4. What is the process used to
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get back what you provided in different words. Make sure the writer will interview
you to search for additional information and ways to present your background
to your best advantage. Remember, accomplishments sell. A good résumé
writer knows how to pull them out of you.
5. Editing Will you
have a chance to make changes and provide input after the résumé writer
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to your thoughts. Changes are almost always required, even minor ones. Insist on this!
6. What other services,
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Professional career service providers are often certified in career coaching
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to work with résumé professionals by phone, transferring
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9. How much will it cost? Superior résumés
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of experience, the number of jobs you've held, and your position level.
Executives can expect to pay more than mid-tier managers or entry-level
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