If you feel your job is unfulfilled and boring, or that your talents are not appreciated, you are not alone. Everyone, now and then feels the need to freshen their talents and gain new experience in the field of their choosing. The choice to make a career choice must be carefully made, but it may not be for you.
It is very important to consider all the options before choosing to change your line of work. This may well be one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life and in these times it is even more important to choose carefully. If you are having doubts about these choices, then here are a few tips to help you make the correct choice.
Prioritise your goals - Your goals should be what determines your decision to stay or go to a new job. Visualise the new working environment, the tasks as hand, the new co-workers, hours, location etc. Is this really the right move now?
Do you want a job which gives utmost financial satisfaction? State everything that you want to achieve, and do not only involve your own life in the process. Also consult family and friends about the decision that you have to make. Remember that these people are the ones who know you best.
Examine your skills - No one knows better than you what your strengths and weaknesses are. Write down all the skills and experience you have accumulated over your working career. Pay special attention to those skills you may take for granted, but highly prized by employers.
What were the things that your previous company has developed in you? Do you think that you will be able to use these skills in your new job once you get one? If not, then there is a need for you to further develop these skills in order for you to be ready for the next job that you are going to embark in.
Where would you like to go - After considering your experience, skills and capabilities, you can start to discover why it is you really want to leave your job in the first place. Were you not given the opportunity to grow in your job or develop your skills?
Is your new job much different to the one that you have already? You may want a big change or you may want a similar job, but different environment. If you want something different in your career, then make sure the job you are considering is different.
Research your dream job - If you want to switch jobs and careers, then you have to have a clear idea of what job you should be in. Always research new jobs and evaluate yourself as to what changes are needed to satisfy your career. Knowing about the jobs and careers that you would like to be in will provide you with a good idea on where you would be in the next few years.
By Eamo Mur
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Friday, 30 January 2009
Career Advice - 13 Steps to Help Secure Your Job
There may be forces at work beyond your control that can disrupt your career path and put your job at risk, but there are at least 13 steps you can take to help secure your employment and advance you toward your career goals.
1. Come to work early and stay late. This schedule demonstrates, like nothing else, that you are making the extra effort. The extra time enables you to plan your day and review your performance at the end of the day. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity to get to know the boss and his challenges.
2. Take on extra assignments with a can-do attitude. Volunteer to help others with their work.
3. Recognize that resources, once readily available, are probably now harder to come by. Find ways to do more with less. Be a solution, not a problem.
4. When you come to work leave your personal problems behind. Nobody really wants to hear about your troubles. Dwelling on them diverts your attention and saps the energy you could apply to reaching your career goals.
5. Meet deadlines. Stay on budget. Promise what you will deliver, and deliver what you promise. If you can't deliver, say so up front and explain why. Be prepared to offer alternatives.
6. Don't complain about your workload, especially to your boss. Accentuate the positive.
7. Don't criticize your boss, your employer or your associates. Recognize and respect that they are under greater pressure on the job just as you are.
8. Understand the condition of your employer's business. Know where you and your job fit in. Don't pass along rumors.
9. Maintain and expand your network of contacts on and off the job. Keep your resume up-to-date...just in case things go sour with your job.
10. Learn new skills that will improve your performance and prepare you for a promotion.
11. Maintain your sense of humor; but cut out the practical jokes and horsing around that disrupt work. Work with a positive attitude.
12. Don't resist change. Be flexible. Manage new conditions and requirements to your advantage.
13. Be sure your boss knows of your contribution and accomplishments. If your employer doesn't provide regular performance reviews, ask your boss to discuss your performance and your career goals.
These 13 steps can help assure career success in good times and bad.
By Ramon Greenwood
1. Come to work early and stay late. This schedule demonstrates, like nothing else, that you are making the extra effort. The extra time enables you to plan your day and review your performance at the end of the day. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity to get to know the boss and his challenges.
2. Take on extra assignments with a can-do attitude. Volunteer to help others with their work.
3. Recognize that resources, once readily available, are probably now harder to come by. Find ways to do more with less. Be a solution, not a problem.
4. When you come to work leave your personal problems behind. Nobody really wants to hear about your troubles. Dwelling on them diverts your attention and saps the energy you could apply to reaching your career goals.
5. Meet deadlines. Stay on budget. Promise what you will deliver, and deliver what you promise. If you can't deliver, say so up front and explain why. Be prepared to offer alternatives.
6. Don't complain about your workload, especially to your boss. Accentuate the positive.
7. Don't criticize your boss, your employer or your associates. Recognize and respect that they are under greater pressure on the job just as you are.
8. Understand the condition of your employer's business. Know where you and your job fit in. Don't pass along rumors.
9. Maintain and expand your network of contacts on and off the job. Keep your resume up-to-date...just in case things go sour with your job.
10. Learn new skills that will improve your performance and prepare you for a promotion.
11. Maintain your sense of humor; but cut out the practical jokes and horsing around that disrupt work. Work with a positive attitude.
12. Don't resist change. Be flexible. Manage new conditions and requirements to your advantage.
13. Be sure your boss knows of your contribution and accomplishments. If your employer doesn't provide regular performance reviews, ask your boss to discuss your performance and your career goals.
These 13 steps can help assure career success in good times and bad.
By Ramon Greenwood
Career Metamorphosis
Are you happy at your current job?
Do you enjoy waking up every day and going to work for your employer?
If I asked you what you are passionate about, could you give me an answer?
The sad reality is most people I've talked with are not happy where they work and have NO IDEA what they are passionate about.
What in the hell happened to us? How did we create a career or work environment where the status quo is acceptable, maybe even preferred?
"I just want to do an honest day's work for an honest day's wage."
What does that mean?
Do you have a pulse?
Bring in the crash cart!
If you are in a dead-end job that is no longer challenging or you are working for a company stuck in the "old guard" way of doing things, you have an excellent opportunity to dramatically change your reality.
No more excuses.
No whining.
No settling.
Prepare to leave the job that is killing your soul.
Imagine if you decided to let all of the drama fall away and began to take stock of your strengths, and true interests. What if you could immerse yourself in a training program, class or book to learn more about your discovery?
What if you could become the most amazing version of yourself to date?
A part of self exploration involves making an investment in YOU by taking some time to map out your dream. You've heard me talk about mind maps, vision boards and dream quests. What do you have to lose by taking a closer look?
Stop putting up with corporate sadism and shake yourself off like the big dog you are!
Uncover your options.
What is it about you that makes you special?
What do you want to do?
Seriously, if you could do, be or have anything you wanted, what would that look like for you?
Do you really plan to wait another two, three, four or five years to make a change?
WHY?
Are you a masochist?
Corporate loyalty is an illusion.
If you are ready to leave the job that is killing your soul, begin with the following actions:
* Identify your strengths and talents. If you were to ask 5 people that know you well; what would they tell you about you?
* Explore how you can apply your strengths to your career interests - do some digging. Immerse yourself in this research.
* Discover a mentor and create an opportunity to have a conversation with her.
That's it ...
Identify, Explore and Discover.
GET TO IT!
"Your life is worth much more than you know" - Maya Angelou
Unconventional, spirited and delightfully curious, Shann Vander Leek is a fresh new voice in the arena of mindfulness and extreme self care. She is the founder of True Balance Life Coaching, LLC. and a Coach Training Alliance Certified Coach and Yoga Instructor. Shann inspires women in transition to create balance in their lives through personal coaching, yoga and creative expression.
She is the author of the e-book Getting Your Groove Back - A Luscious Living Guide and Co-author of a new series of team-authored books for women titled, Wake Up Women BE Happy, Healthy & Wealthy. Shann's personal style and direct approach have guided many in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Her background in broadcast television advertising sales,marketing and client development along with leading a talented sales force for 11 years prepared her for the business of professional coaching.
Telephone and email consultations make Shann accessible to clients all over the world. Visit http://www.truebalancelifecoaching.com to sign up for Getting Your Groove Back - A complimentary Life Balance e-course.
By Shann Vander Leek
Do you enjoy waking up every day and going to work for your employer?
If I asked you what you are passionate about, could you give me an answer?
The sad reality is most people I've talked with are not happy where they work and have NO IDEA what they are passionate about.
What in the hell happened to us? How did we create a career or work environment where the status quo is acceptable, maybe even preferred?
"I just want to do an honest day's work for an honest day's wage."
What does that mean?
Do you have a pulse?
Bring in the crash cart!
If you are in a dead-end job that is no longer challenging or you are working for a company stuck in the "old guard" way of doing things, you have an excellent opportunity to dramatically change your reality.
No more excuses.
No whining.
No settling.
Prepare to leave the job that is killing your soul.
Imagine if you decided to let all of the drama fall away and began to take stock of your strengths, and true interests. What if you could immerse yourself in a training program, class or book to learn more about your discovery?
What if you could become the most amazing version of yourself to date?
A part of self exploration involves making an investment in YOU by taking some time to map out your dream. You've heard me talk about mind maps, vision boards and dream quests. What do you have to lose by taking a closer look?
Stop putting up with corporate sadism and shake yourself off like the big dog you are!
Uncover your options.
What is it about you that makes you special?
What do you want to do?
Seriously, if you could do, be or have anything you wanted, what would that look like for you?
Do you really plan to wait another two, three, four or five years to make a change?
WHY?
Are you a masochist?
Corporate loyalty is an illusion.
If you are ready to leave the job that is killing your soul, begin with the following actions:
* Identify your strengths and talents. If you were to ask 5 people that know you well; what would they tell you about you?
* Explore how you can apply your strengths to your career interests - do some digging. Immerse yourself in this research.
* Discover a mentor and create an opportunity to have a conversation with her.
That's it ...
Identify, Explore and Discover.
GET TO IT!
"Your life is worth much more than you know" - Maya Angelou
Unconventional, spirited and delightfully curious, Shann Vander Leek is a fresh new voice in the arena of mindfulness and extreme self care. She is the founder of True Balance Life Coaching, LLC. and a Coach Training Alliance Certified Coach and Yoga Instructor. Shann inspires women in transition to create balance in their lives through personal coaching, yoga and creative expression.
She is the author of the e-book Getting Your Groove Back - A Luscious Living Guide and Co-author of a new series of team-authored books for women titled, Wake Up Women BE Happy, Healthy & Wealthy. Shann's personal style and direct approach have guided many in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Her background in broadcast television advertising sales,marketing and client development along with leading a talented sales force for 11 years prepared her for the business of professional coaching.
Telephone and email consultations make Shann accessible to clients all over the world. Visit http://www.truebalancelifecoaching.com to sign up for Getting Your Groove Back - A complimentary Life Balance e-course.
By Shann Vander Leek
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