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Career Transition

Bettina Byrd-Giles, CLAS ‘89

Career Transition

A person who is in transition desires to make a career change. Change may be voluntary or involuntary. This presentation will offer recommendations for maximizing your career transition.

Why are people in transition?

Unemployment Underemployment Burnout Changes in family status Illness Change of heart Greater self-awareness Independence

Preparing for transition

Re-Evaluate your skills, interests, talents.

Ask yourself the question, “What would I like to do if money were no object?”

Take skills inventory assessments The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron is a

great self analysis guide or Covey’s seven habits

Cross reference the jobs you have had in the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Preparing for transition

Investigate career development resources

Contact the Career Center and the alumni association at your alma mater. Membership benefits often include discounts.

If you want to speak with someone in person, check with your local community colleges or major public universities.

Preparing for transition

Utilize a private career consultant

If you were laid off and your company provided outplacement services, take advantage of them.

Private consultants are also available to individuals. Research reputable companies and career coaches in your area.

Preparing for transition

Hire a marketing or PR professional

Establish a new personal brand or identity Devise a strategy on major social media sites (LinkedIn,

Facebook, Twitter) Blog about your area of expertise or interest

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Preparing for transition

Journal or take notes each day about your feelings and experiences.

Purchase a journal or just use a spiral bound notebook

Start a personal blog. You can make it public or private. Check out http://WSJ.com.

Preparing for transition

Develop a support network

Talk to friends Search for support groups on-line or in the

local paper See a private counselor or therapist if

necessary to keep you motivated

Preparing for transition

Consider entrepreneurship Consider consulting

Provide consulting for a fee Offer in-kind services to non-profits

Start a small business Visit the Small Business Association in your

area to find resources for starting a business Consider hiring a consultant with experience

working with small businesses

Preparing for transition

Enter a new career field or gain new experiences

Barter Volunteer Shadow Return to school on-line

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