strategies for changing careers

Strategies for Changing Careers

Maximizing Transferable Skills

THINKING OF CHANGING CAREERS BUT UNSURE WHERE TO BEGIN?

It didn't use to be this way…

UNEMPLOYED & NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN?

Until we become uncomfortable,

nothing and no one can offer us a better

deal…

When we are ready, we can apply a

“PARADIGM-SHIFT” and open the door to

change!

PAIN CAN BE A MOTIVATOR!!!

What Is a Paradigm Shift?

Think of a Paradigm Shift as a change from one way of thinking to another. It's a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis. It just does not happen, but rather it is driven by agents of change.

Do I Really Need To Change?

People CHANGE Careers When They Experience…

Boredom Loss of a Job Increased Peer Pressure Intensified Personal Crisis Prolonged Lack of Success Imminent Loss of A Loved One Relentless Need for More Money Culture or Mgmt. Changes @ Work

Relief Can Be Found By…

Implementing A Change Management Process“As A Job-Seeker”

What Is Change Management?

Change Management is a structured approach to shifting/transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state.

It is an organizational (personal) process aimed at helping employees (job-seekers) to accept and embrace changes in their current business environment.

Wikipedia 2012We Can Do

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See Hand-Outs

Map Creation Sheet Action Plan Template

Creating Our Map…

Broken Down Into Phases Looks Like…

Strategies for Successful Career Changes

Phase 1: Establish a plan. Know who is on your team. What/where are your supports?

Phase 2: Make a decision to change! What is your “Action Plan”? What does “your” change look like?

Phase 3: What determines Success? What is your “back-up” plan? How often will you review your plan?

Transferable Skills for Career Changes

Applying What We Already Know…

What Are Transferable Skills?Illinois Worknet Video

What Tools Are In Your Toolbox?

2:34

How Do I Apply Them – Where?

Identify Your Passion Pick 3-5 Applicable Employers Study Them Like Your Life Depends On It Network To Find Someone That’s Connected Prepare for Change Strategize Connecting Take Action Manage Time Review Plan Make Adjustments Repeat Steps 1-10

Passion Produces Results

That Are Guaranteed To Succeed…

Thank You!!

For Allowing Me The Opportunity To Partner With You On Your

Employment & Career Needs…

Sincerely,

Willie GregoryJ.O.B.S. – Journey of Believing Souls

Willie.gregory@live.com