Thinking about a Career Change?
We’ve all had days where we’ve considered changing careers. But is it what we really want?
Most people think about change, but don’t put a plan in place. Why? There are many reasons. But most of all, the old adage ‘better then devil you know than the devil you don’t’ tends to fit. Change implies effort and no clear reward.
It’s often said that the Chinese characters for “danger” and “opportunity” combine to represent change. Career change embraces that sentiment.
Career Vision can provide an effective and objective way to discover the opportunities and risk you are considering. There is an art and science to making decisions about career change. You may already use some of those skills in other decision-making situations, but may find it difficult when it’s about your own situation. Before you act, take a thoughtful approach and:
- Identify your reasons for considering a career change.
- Envision what you want to be different.
- Establish what currently works and what doesn’t. That is your baseline.
- Think about what has changed in your life.
- Discover alternatives and options.
- Conduct a gap analysis to see what you need to do to make your career change happen.
Don’t be shy about seeking help with your career change. Sometimes simple modifications to a current situation can solve the problem. Other times it takes more. Give us a call and see how we can help get you started.