Job Searching Tips

The times we are living in today are very different from just 10 years ago. Job security and staying in one career for the entire work life are almost a thing of the past. Most people will change careers between 5-7 times in their lifetime according to a leading staffing company.

Why do people think of changing or reinventing their career?

1. Losing the enthusiasm of work – After you spend a number of years working in one field, you begin to feel a loss of connection with your work. This sometimes happens with high-achievers
2. Need for personal fulfillment – Your work just doesnt feed your soul; it doesnt bring any fulfillment or satisfaction. You may be good at it but it doesn’t align with who you are. This mostly happens around mid-life for people.
3. Personal aspirations arent aligned with work anymore – People grow and change and so do their desires, goals and aspirations. Ten years ago, perhaps something else was important and now needs have changed. Work can then start becoming a barrier rather than providing fulfillment.
4. Circumstances – Perhaps the industry you were involved is stagnating or even dying. Or you have crossed a certain age and jobs are tough to come by. Circumstances such as these may also put somebody in a position where they think about reinventing their career

Re-inventing career is really about your personal journey of self-discovery. Whatever the reason for wanting to make a change, the desire to do it must come from within. The desire to take charge of your career and life should be there as well.

Here are 6 important steps to bear in mind that will give you a head start:

An open mind – An open mind–like a blank slate with no pre-conceived notion of what you can or cannot do–serves very well as you are trying to look for a career thats new and different. Explore your options and as you are doing so, reading about them talking to people, try and just absorb all you can instead of judging things right away. Dont be afraid of the “New”. This will help you expand your mindset around this.

What will I be when I grow up – If there was childhood dream of yours, something that you always wanted to do and couldnt, this will be a time to connect with it.

Passion, abilities, needs and values – Often running our daily life as if on an auto-pilot, we forget what our interests are, and this is a great time to do so. What really grabs your interest? The best way to reinvent your career is to first discover what you really want to do and then excel in it by becoming good at it. Pay attention to everyday things and events however miniscule they may be–your answer may just be hidden there. Do people come to you for advice automatically? Are you good at organizing things neatly and effectively and love working with people? There could be things you could already be doing and enjoying it and may not have paid attention.

Dont forget to use your intuition – Your intuition is such a versatile tool you have and it can be easily used in both personal and professional situations. As you are trying to really look for answers, let your instincts guide you.

Applying the same discipline as your corporate job – Once youve identified what is it that you would like to do, start learning so you can move into it. Dont be afraid to take courses or get help from other experts in the industry. Speak to those who have already blazed the trail before you.

Fear is not your friend – Once youve identified your likely choices, then its time to take action. This can be frightening and often makes people freeze and stay in one place. You have to identify your fears – failure, the unknown, and so forth, and realize that they are not realistic. Its true that there is no guarantee for the future but that shouldnt stop you from taking forward steps.

Change and reinvention should be an exciting prospect as you are looking towards your bright future.

Ruchira Agrawal is a Personal and Professional development Coach, Mindset and Intuition expert, Author, CEO of InnerVeda Communications. She works with individuals who are at a life and career crossroads looking to change careers discover their Right work. Her eBook- Before You Launch Your Business: How to decide if being an Entrepreneur is for you is available at Amazon’s Kindle store. For her coaching programs and services, please visit her website: www.innerveda.com.

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