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Ready for Change
1-09-2017
How do you know if you are ready for a new career? You’re the only one that can answer this question. It takes a lot of soul searching for most people while for some it’s a no brainer. As a first step, how would you answer the following questions about your current position and how do your answers make you feel:
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Are you excited and motivated to go to work or are you bored?
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Is your company experiencing the effects of current economic conditions?
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How secure does your job feel?
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What is the state of your profession across the board?
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How is your work environment?
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Has the scope of your responsibilities changed in such a way that it now limits your growth potential?
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Have you had to take on an increased workload with no added compensation?
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Does your job negatively affect your family life?
If you answered negatively to any of these questions it could be you just need a new job or a whole new career. It probably depends on how strongly you feel about your responses, but if a new career is what you are looking for here are a few actions you can take to get you started:
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Clearly define your professional objective
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Augment your skills to include those needed in your new career. Take classes, volunteer or work part-time
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Be willing to relocate
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Network like crazy. Use your friends, family and professional contacts
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Practice due diligence and make sure your research is thorough
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Work on your presentation
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Keep a positive attitude
Footnotes: Footnotes: Aleem Kamal,MBA is the President of Arza Employment Services Ltd based in Surrey, British Columbia.
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