Are you getting the most from your career? Are you professionally satisfied? Are you being offered the opportunities you desire? If not, it may be time for a ‘CareerChange”
Can you answer ‘Yes’ to the following?
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Do you wake up feeling inspired to go to your place of work? |
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Are you challenged on a daily basis? |
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Does your profession align with your values? |
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Is there opportunities for self development and promotion? |
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Are you proud when speaking to others about your profession? |
If you answered Yes to all these questions “Congratulations” you are one of the lucky ones who has found their ideal profession. If you couldn’t answer yes to any of the above, don’t despair you are obviously contemplating a change purely from your decision to visit this website and therefore are a step closer to finding your ideal profession.
Surveys have shown over 70% of workers are less than content in their current roles. Finding the “perfect” profession, one which aligns with your interests, values and personality attributes can be as difficult as finding a ‘needle in a haystack’. It takes time and energy to firstly explore what it is you actually like doing, secondly, find a profession that fits your likes and thirdly, gain the necessary skills to ensure you are successful in your new profession.
From my experience working with a variety of career change candidates, there are 3 steps imperative to moving closer to securing a fulfilling career. These are:
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Find a Career Coach - All change is difficult, it’s even more so when you are doing it alone. A career coach will assist you to stay on track when challenges arise and provide support and ongoing assistance to ensure you achieve your goals. |
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Self Analysis – To be able to understand what your ideal career is you must firstly understand what it is you like doing. Psychometric assessment can assist you to uncover your occupational preferences, explore what motivates and demotivates you, assist you to ascertain your values and assist in highlighting your personality strengths and development areas. |
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Networking– Once you have explored what it is you like doing start networking with organisations and individuals within your choosen profession of interest. Networking will assist you to become part of the 20/80 club: 20% of jobs advertise gain 80% candidate attraction, making the competition alot tougher to secure an ideal role. However, through networking you will be privy to 80% of jobs not advertised. These roles tend to only attract potentially 20% candidate attraction and therefore increase your chances of securing your ideal role. In addition to it obviously being beneficial to securing a role of choice, it is also extremely advantageous for you to explore the industry further through these people to ensure it is in fact the right one for you. |
Career Change can be a daunting task. Remaining in a job where ‘clock watching’ is a common occurrence can be even more daunting. If you are considering a career change but are still unsure of the “how’s and what ifs” feel free to contact us and discuss your needs with one of our consultants.“There really is no time like the present”
Natalie Butler
Executive Psychologist/Director
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