There is perhaps nothing worse than reaching the top of the ladder and discovering that you’re on the wrong wall. ~ Joseph Campbell
Career Stage
Career Change
You have been thinking about this change for some time. This is not a knee jerk reaction to a bad day. You are not where you need to be. Do you know what you want? This is not the time to jump into another job without taking a breath and recalibrating your assumptions. I know, we gotta get going to make things happen and start applying for jobs. But this is a complex marketing project–and YOU are the product! Let’s invest the time to make this change matter.
Do’s
- Complete the SWiVEL.
- Reflect on what energizes you, what your passions are.
- Write! Write to yourself without judgment. Write your story.
- Find specific words that energize you and that convey your uniqueness.
- Develop a compelling answer to: What do you want to do? Where are you going.
- Use your head, but let your heart guide your options.
- Ask for help, feedback and advice.
- Explore the Life Portfolio Design.
Dont’s
- Never start by saying what you do not want to do.
- Wait to Rewrite your resume until you are more clear on your targets.
- Hold off networking until you can clearly answer, “What are you looking to do next?”
- Random job searches are a waste when you are not sure what you want.
- Refrain from making general statements such as: “I am a problem solver.” “I am a people person.” “I am a team player.”
- Stop saying the same things you no longer believe.
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