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CHANGING CAREERS
TRANSITIONING WITH GRACE
University of Chicago economists estimated
in May that 42 percent of jobs
eliminated in the pandemic are not
coming back.
Individuals change jobs for many reasons,
including greater professional satisfaction,
money, or a change of location.
A 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey
of baby boomers revealed that people
change jobs more frequently than many
people may think, noting that today's
average worker changes jobs 12 times
during his or her career.
Once the idea for a career change has
been planted in a person's mind, he or
she may be anxious to jump right in.
However, career coaches and other
experts say that it is better to take the
transition slowly and confirm that
changing careers is truly the path to
take. Finding the right time for the transition
is equally important. These steps
can help professionals as they decide if
the time is right to change careers.
RESEARCH THE MARKET
Look into the industries for the field
you are considering. Is it the right time
for success in this field? Industries tend
to ebb and flow. Do not leave a job only
to find the next career has few, if any,
openings. Job growth projections are
available through resources such as the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ASSESS YOUR PREFERENCES
Another area of consideration is what
you like to do. Leaving a job may be
based on finding a career that caters to
your interests. Make a list of the types of
careers you find appealing. To get help,
take a career assessment quiz online.
SALARY’S NOT EVERYTHING
Career center Monster.com says that being
financially strategic when choosing
a new career is important, but shouldn't
be the only factor. Your personal values,
experience, and other factors such as
family should weigh heavily into your
decision as well.
USE YOUR NETWORK
The notion that "it's not what you
know, but who you know" has
some truth to it. Successful job
seekers continually expand
their professional contacts.
This is achieved by going to
informational interviews,
attending trade association
meetings, and reviewing
trade publications. Target
people who work at the
companies where you
see yourself, so you can
get the inside track about
job openings.
GET NEW SKILLS
Learn which skills
you have that are
transferrable to a
new career and which ones you
may need to acquire. Take
a course or two or sign
up for training seminars.
Don't immediately assume
you need to return to
school before investigating
other less costly avenues.
Changing jobs
and careers
takes effort,
but the
results can
be worth it
in the long
run.
- M e t r o
C r e a t i v e
Connection
Finding the right time for the transition is equally
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