Baby Boomers:Steer Your Career
Jenni Proctorwww.careerclarity.com.au
What’s happened?
RedundancyDiscontentTime for a changeSo much more to
offerIt’s my time!
RedundancyEmotionsShock and grief? Relief?Anger and indignation?
PerceptionsNo emotional value in redundancy…..it is how
YOU react to it that counts.
DiscontentNiggling feelingsDisappointment
“Is this all there is?”Resignation –
“Putting up with the work, the people, the company.”
Incongruence “It’s just not who I am”
Diminishing “They treat me like dirt”
Time for a changeMoving away from somethingUnhappyFeeling overwhelmedFeeling bullied or otherwise uncomfortable
Moving towards somethingGreat ideaMoney making ventureSeeking fulfillment
So much more to offerBeing overlookedNot in the right job….although might be in
the right organisationNot getting a chance to show what you can
do
= FRUSTRATION
It’s my time
Congruence – the right fit for youFulfillmentPassion Purpose
What can you do about it?
Reality checkKnow what you really wantYour networkSelf-marketingLooking towards retirement, whatever that
means to you!
Reality checkWill anyone employ me over 50? What sort of work can I do?Am I employable?What skills do I have that I can transfer to
another work environment? The Global Financial Crisis and its impact on
employment in Australia.
Know what you really wantOut of the frying pan into the fire……………..Ouch!
New stage of life - What does that mean in terms of the work you are seeking?
Clarify what you are seekingProfessional helpCounselling, coaching, practical helpQualified in Career Development
Where to get helpCareer Development Association of Australia – www.cdaa.org.auCareer Advice Line – 13 17 64
Self marketingTransferable skills = Self belief
What can you really offer them? Be honest with yourself because then you can be honest with them.
Strong powerful resume that makes you stand out. What you have achievedAction or achievement orientedProfessional looking
Your networkAge has advantages. You know lots of people.
Golf
• Henry• Dianne and
Pete• Bill's mate now
working as consultant
Joe's Soccer Team
parents
• Smiths • Fred Jones • Coach - Doesn't
his brother have a similar business?
Personal friends
• Nat and Jules• Rob and Rosa• Marianne's new
bloke
Retire or ReinventAt what age do you want to retire?
What do you want to have achieved by then?
What does retirement mean to you?
Do you actually want to “retire” or “reinvent”?
A New Life StageBaby Boomers have always done things
differently!
Previous generations – Stop work, Travel, What next?
Want retirement to provide fulfillment, satisfaction, the chance to “do your own thing”……but what is that?
Plan NOW for a fulfilling retirement. Start working towards it. Make it a seamless transition.
Need to have Passion, a Purpose and a Plan.
Steer your careerPut yourself in your own
driver’s seat
Career Clarity…….for the next stageWebinar series commencing April
14………….FreeAny suggestions of specific topics?
Workshop in Brisbane soon……probably early June
Put your card or contact details into bowl to be in the draw for one hour FREE consultation.