Explore 6 crucial questions to ask before changing jobs, emphasizing personal goals over external pressures. Learn about move makers and breakers, evaluating expertise for job transitions, and staying open-minded for new opportunities. Reflect on past career decisions and the importance of strategic planning.
Reflect on personal motivations for job move to align with intrinsic desires.
Define desired experiences and competencies, not just job titles, for effective career decisions.
Deep dives
Exploring Reasons for Considering a Job Move
It's important to contemplate the reasons behind considering a job move. Ensuring that these reasons align with personal motivations rather than external pressures can provide clarity and motivation during challenging moments in the job transition process. By structuring thoughts around move watch-outs, individuals can recognize potential biases that may hinder honest self-assessment and decision-making.
Identifying Desired Experiences and Expertise
When contemplating a job move, it's crucial to define the experiences and expertise one seeks to gain or utilize in the new role. This approach transcends mere job titles, focusing on accumulating diverse experiences and incorporating personal strengths to guide career decisions effectively. By outlining desired experiences and competencies, individuals can navigate potential career moves with a clearer understanding of their growth objectives.
Visualizing Potential Career Moves
Visualizing potential career moves involves considering various options based on personal aspirations and industry trends. Reflecting on moves made by others or envisaging different professional pathways helps individuals shape a roadmap for their potential job transitions. This approach allows for informed decision-making and facilitates discussions with mentors or peers regarding potential career directions.
Conducting a Squiggly Stress Test for Job Moves
Prior to finalizing a job move, it is advisable to conduct a Squiggly stress test assessing five key skills related to authenticity, strengths utilization, self-belief, network support, and career expansion. By analyzing these attributes, individuals can gauge the suitability of the move and anticipate potential challenges or opportunities. This stress test serves as a valuable self-assessment tool to ensure alignment with personal and professional goals.
Career moves are often on our minds but we don't always feel confident about the right move to make. This week, Helen and Sarah share 3 questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of making a move and 3 questions to ask if you already have a specific move in mind. Reflecting on these 6 questions will help you to see more squiggly opportunities and reduce the risk of any move feeling like a mistake.
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