career pivot part 1 thought triggers
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Making a Career PivotPart 1 - Thought Triggers and Mental Preparations
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What does it mean?Career Transition / change…..doesn’t
really reflect the degree of effort and commitment needed
Career Switch…..too drastic?Career Pivot….relative to your strengths
and experiences
Part 1: Preparations and Thought Triggers
Some Key Thought TriggersExamine the real reason why you are
unhappyAdjust your expectations Have a Plan Prepare your familyDon’t quit….. yet!
Why do you want to Pivot?Why are you unhappy at work?
Differentiate symptoms from cause Will changing your work environment make you
happier? Is it about salary, or lack of promotion/prospects? Is it a knee jerk reaction to something that
happened recently? Is it something outside of work that is making you
unhappy?
Have you talked to your boss about your unhappiness?
Adjust your expectationsNeeds commitment – its not going to be easyYou will get rejectionsYou will need to sell yourselfSalary MAY be lowerSwinging on a jungle gym instead of climbing
a ladderFocus on building experience and skills
Have a PlanBuild a Career Plan
What are you trying to achieve (Vision, Goals, Objectives)
Assess yourself (SWOT)Assess the Market (“The Market”)How do you “go to market” (Market Entry,
Strategy)Control & TrackingCritical success factors
Prepare your familyShare with them your plans and thoughtsThey also need to be prepared for thisYou need their support – you cannot do this
aloneExpenses, time, temperament
Don’t Quit …yetIf possible, talk to your boss about new roles
– build a positive stand, not criticalDo NOT quit before finding an alternativeBegin your research
Do it discretely Focus on quality, not quantity