Are you being forced to change careers?

Is a career reinvention in the cards for you?

In the current economic climate, I have found that many of my clients are being forced to either switch industries or change careers entirely in order to find work. Many of them are not happy about it, but feel that if they do nothing, they will be without work for a very long time.

In fact a recent study by Monster.com has found that 89% of job seekers said they would think about an industry change to secure employment. Another 49% said they would try to completely change the direction of their career.

Do you find yourself thinking along these lines? If so, here are 5 quick tips to help you get started:

1. Evaluate your career likes and dislikes.

Think about your current or most recent role(s). Identifying what you dislike is often easier to define than what you do like, so start there. Then add in what you like to do and enjoy most. Read more at:

http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog.php?article=125

2. Identify your motivated skills.

The key to a successful career reinvention is to assess your motivated skills.  What this means is getting clarity on (1) the skills you are good at, but more importantly (2) those skills you enjoy using. Read more at:

http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog.php?article=126

3. Pinpoint your interests.

Think about what you are so passionate about that you would get up at 5am to do? Is it working with people? Or do you prefer analyzing data? What industries are you passionate about-the green tech sector, biotech, luxury goods?

4. Know what matters the most to you.

For me, understanding your values is probably one of the most important things to consider when thinking about a career, or even industry change. Think about the rewards you would like to get from work at this point in your life. Are the rewards focused around time for family and work-life balance, or are you seeking advancement, money and recognition? Read more at:

http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog.php?article=129

5. Get a handle on your finances.

One thing you must concede is that you might be starting at a lower salary when changing your career. Yet, if you truly want to follow your passion to a more rewarding career, you can manage this situation by doing your homework.

Work out the financial picture before you enter a new field. Prepare a budget, know what you need to live on and what costs you can eliminate and evaluate your education and retooling costs. 

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Jim Mathis

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I am a corporate and personal reinvention strategist. I like what you are blogging on here. Would like to share ideas with you. my blog is at: http://www.jimmathis/wordpress.com

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