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Many people who want to transition from their current career to a new job or career field have put their plans on hold until the job market improves or after the holidays. The reality is that when the job market is down, the holidays are a great opportunity to prepare for the transition that best suits your passions, interests and skills sets.  Many people are still working during this time at your targeted organizations:  This is the perfect time to establish contacts.

The single most important aspect of a successful career transition is research – Research yourself, your career options and possible career paths that promote your goals.

Research yourself: Your passions, interests, values, personality, skills sets, and dependable strengths.  These are the building blocks that make your unique.  By knowing them and how to promote them effectively you will greatly improve your chances of success in reaching your goals.

Research your career options: For every career field, there are many occupations. It’s important to know all of the career or organizational environments in which you’ll thrive in order to identify suitable options when they appear.  Research provides the information you need to establish clear career goals.  Without clear goals and objectives you will become lost and confused about your progress.  This is where a here a research librarian can become your new best friend.

Keep your boss in the loop. Provide a weekly report on the progress made by you and members of your team.  These reports will be invaluable when internal or external positions develop.  They are a good basis for demonstrating your achievements and pertinent skills for internal promotions or external positions and career fields.

Create a personal brand and marketing plan to promote yourself to future contacts, champions, and employers. Your personal brand is your basic marketing piece.  It projects the very essence of who you are clearly and succinctly.  It’s how people remember you and sets you apart from others.

Don’t go it alone. Have a support group of positive people.  Don’t rely on your family, they have a dog in this fight and may not be able to be objective or positive.  Find a group of like-minded people or establish a job search buddy.

Finally, this may be the best time to consult with a career coach who will keep you motivated, on track and accountable for your goals.

Find the path to the career of your dreams,

Dumont

Certified Career Management Coach

Career Windows

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