When to Trade Up

Andrew Davis

Synergistech Communications

Overview

• Re-introducing Synergistech

• What I see

• Survivors say…

• Signs it’s time to move on

• Motivations and caveats

• Assessing and grabbing opportunities

• Q&A

Re-introducing Synergistech

• Pre-1995

• 1995 to 2001

• 2006 and beyond

• Goal: to be a trusted, candid advisor and ally to all involved in the job search

What I see

• Recession’s over.

• Spending on IT’s perking up a little.

• Companies are more cost-conscious– globalized workforce– persistent pressure to ‘do more with less’– managers don’t control their budgets– most-qualified people getting near-Y2K pay

Survivors say…

• I’m exhausted

• I’m discouraged

• Tell me my market value

• Help me understand my options

• I’m scared of the devil I don’t know

Signs it’s time to move on

• If this describes you, let’s talk:– Overworked?– Powerless?– Unappreciated?– Stale?

Motivations

• Professional advancement– change or focus your responsibilities– get a promotion– switch industries– rearrange the politics

Motivations (2)

• Better…– income– benefits– location– hours– job ‘security’– advancement potential

Caveats

• Job transitions can fail if you’re…– burnt out– feeling exploited– afraid (and don’t face it)– uninformed about your new company– rushed to decide

Assessing your options

• Don’t leave until you understand…– market demand for what you do– competitiveness of your skills– pros and cons of staying put

Grabbing opportunities

• Use a recruiter or go solo?

• Research the market– Job boards, aggregators, listservs

• Refine your skills, overhaul your resume

• Use beacons to combat black holes– didtheyreadit.com, etc

Don’t give up!

• Get support for your job search– STC– peers– ex-colleagues– Synergistech

• Don’t fall prey to apathy

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