“For the first time in my life, I was in the unfamiliar position of managing a career change and looking for a job during the worst economic downturn. I don’t think I could have remained mentally tough for so long without KC’s presence and continuous reassurance.
Her cheerful, ‘can do anything’ attitude really helped me remain positive and confident.”
– former client
who accepted Senior Manager position with global technology firm.
Career Shifting
You may be driven to considering a career shift because of a lay off or severe market change. A time of economic turmoil often prompts us to look more seriously at the options. Or, you may have long yearned for something “more satisfying”, but moderate success in your current career makes it hard to consider making a change. You know you are not feeling fulfilled, but the effort and risk to change seems large, and the road to get there undefined. A career change requires more thought, investigation and often, uncertainty, but with support and a process, many have happily made this move successfully.
Having a roadmap makes the process less daunting. We will look at 3 key areas:
Time and money
Values and motivators
Market investigation
Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship, a career change or an industry shift, taking the time to address all three areas will give you a firm grounding for making a sound decision about this next phase of your career.
Tools that can be used include:
Values and Motivators exercise
Skills and Knowledge clarifiers
Interview model 360° assessment
Informational interviews
Career shift requires effort, but when thoughtfully done, brings wonderful rewards.