Changing Career Successfully E-Book

50MINUTES

• Herausgeber: 50Minutes.com
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: Coaching
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 29

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Beschreibung

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about changing career with this practical guide.

Identifying your ideal career is not always a simple matter, and pursuing it can seem even more of a challenge, especially if you have already put time and effort into a previous job. However, changing career does not have to be a terrifying prospect – by approaching it with the right strategy and mindset, as outlined in this helpful guide, you can banish stress and set yourself up for success.

In 50 minutes you will be able to:

• Discover the keys to identifying an alternative career that would suit you
• Understand your own motivations for changing career and adapt your plans accordingly
• Learn how to develop a concrete strategy for changing career

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Leseprobe

What is the secret to changing career successfully?

Problem: what steps do you need to take in order to ensure a stress-free career change?Uses: successful attempts to change career can help you to thrive both professionally and personally. First, you need to take some time to reflect in order to figure out what drives you, what job you should aim for, which training is best suited to your needs, and so on. This approach will help you to achieve your new goal.Context: personal development, career management, professional wellbeing.FAQs:How should I choose my new job?Am I too old to change career?Are some jobs more suited to a career change than others?I am not satisfied with my current job, but I have a permanent contract. Is it wise to give it all up?How can I support myself financially during a career change?What pitfalls should be avoided?

In this day and age, it is very rare for employees to keep the same job in the same company throughout their entire career. Routine, dissatisfaction, excessive pressure, and a desire for change are just a few of the motives that lead people to change careers, and it is of course essential to make a decision this important for the right reasons. Perhaps you have already been thinking of finding a new job, but have been overwhelmed with doubts at every critical juncture. Maybe you are worried that you may have difficulty finding a new job or that you would not enjoy a different profession; maybe you are unsure what training you will need, or how you will support yourself financially. All of these questions can lead to stress and frustration, but do not worry: although any change involves an element of risk, this risk can be calculated and anticipated, which will help you to avoid a royal disaster. In some ways, changing career is about knowing when to slow things down, so take the time to read through our advice and take a step-by-step approach to your new career plan. In just 50 minutes, this book will help you to change direction without losing your way.

A stress-free career change: the basics

Before you begin

A search for meaning

The main driving force behind career changes is a search for meaning. Finding a purpose in our daily lives is a quintessentially human concern, and with good reason, given that working is no longer just a way of earning a living, but also contributes significantly to our overall wellbeing. During the course of our career, we may find that the passion that used to drive us has waned, or that our values no longer align with those of the company we work for and its culture. This can lead to a lack of motivation and ambition, and frustration with the tasks we are given. At its core, a search for meaning is about feeling valued, believing that your work is worthwhile, and feeling useful.

Any search for meaning will inevitably come with periods of doubt. However, re-evaluating your situation is the only way you will be able to find meaning in your professional life and put your own wellbeing first. As such, you should never approach a career change without first engaging in a period of meaningful reflection and introspection. Ask yourself the following questions:

What aspects of my job are most important to me? Is it interpersonal interaction, income, intellectual stimulation…?