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Career Shifting

SESSION OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session you will be able to: Identify career shifting options and resources Assess the realities of your contemplated career shift Implement a methodology to help you move in your chosen direction Your objectives

Poll: For my career shift:

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I want to pursue a new industry I want to explore a new job function I want to change industry and job function I know I need a change; I'm just not sure what that is yet

YOUR DESIRE TO SHIFT CAREERS

Environmental reasons The economy has eliminated jobs in my field Shift in life-stage or family requirements Personal reasons I want to try something new I want more work/life balance

WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS?

PERSONAL VISION TANGIBLES & INTANGIBLES Use the Personal Vision Tangibles and Intangibles exercise to: Specify the competencies, skills, and interests you want to use at work Determine your preferred work environment Rank and prioritize each variable (lowest, highest, must have)

PERSONAL VISION TANGIBLES & INTANGIBLES

PERSONAL VISION EXERCISE

Determine the ideal components of your next position Understand what is important to you Identify your competitive edge in the marketplace Decide what career options fit your needs and preferences

PERSONAL VISION EXERCISE

NINE SQUARE MODEL

Use this model to identify career shifting options
5. Same Job Different Industry 7. Similar Job Different Industry 9. Different Job Different Industry

2. Same Job Similar Industry

4. Similar Job Similar Industry

8. Different Job Similar Industry

1. Same Job Same Industry

3. Similar Job 6. Different Job Same Industry Same Industry

WORKING THE NINE SQUARE MODEL

5. Same Job Different Industry 7. Similar Job Different Industry 9. Different Job Different Industry

2. Same Job Similar Industry

4. Similar Job Similar Industry

8. Different Job Similar Industry

1. Same Job Same Industry

3. Similar Job Same Industry

6. Different Job Same Industry

CONSIDERING YOUR OPTIONS

Determine search time frame Weigh financial implications, short and long term Assess personal commitment Gauge level of support

HOW DO YOU GAIN CLARITY? ASSESSMENT

Assess your skills, knowledge and accomplishments: Identifying Your Career Assets webinar Complete the Career Asset exercises Accomplishment Identification Skills and Knowledge Inventory Assess your personality, values and interests: Keirsey Temperament Sorter (MBTI) MAPP Self-Directed Search

RESEARCH INDUSTRY
Research industry thoroughly: Global OneSource database Professional associations

Contact people in the field: Network with people in your area of interest Seek opportunities to job shadow

RESEARCH OCCUPATION
Investigate occupations online: US Sites O*Net Online Occupational Outlook Handbook Americas Career Info Net Canadian Sites Job Futures National Occupational Classification Career Directions

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

After completing your research assess areas you may want to develop further: Assess skills gaps Clarify importance Identify resources for learning new competencies

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

JOB SEARCH CAMPAIGN

When changing careers, how will you: Structure your resume? Modify your Introductory Positioning Statement? Prepare for networking meetings? Prepare for an interview?

CAREER SHIFTING METHODOLOGY

Clarify career shifting options Gain clarity through assessments Research industries and occupations Identify development opportunities Network and eNetwork

ACTION ITEMS
Complete self-assessment process Use Global OneSource and Internet Compass for research Create a Personal Development Plan Update resume Network and eNetwork Choose next SearchSkills webinar

Follow your bliss. -Joseph Campbell

THANK YOU
Thank you for joining me today! I wish you great success in your job search!

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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