Embrace a career change as your very own adventure! Think of it as embarking on a quest, where each step you take brings you closer to unlocking new opportunities and reaching your desired destination.
Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in your job search, including the type of job, industry, location, and other specific criteria important to you (See BIG Questions below)
Create a Strategy and Plan: Develop the overall approach and plan you will execute to achieve the campaign’s objectives. Include any training and development you might need to enhance your skillset
Create/Enhance a Personal Brand: Develop a personal brand that highlights your skills, experience, and unique value. A personal brand is the unique combination of skills, experiences, and values that you present to the world. It’s how you are perceived by others and the impression you leave on them. Essentially, it’s your reputation and the way you market yourself
Communicate: Use platforms like LinkedIn and other social media to share your brand, your perspectives and yourself with a wider audience. Networking and engaging with others can help reinforce your brand
Network: Leverage your professional network to uncover job opportunities. Attend industry events, join professional groups, and connect with people on LinkedIn. Ask the people you meet for additional referrals, growing your network (i.e. Who else would you recommend I speak with?)
Research Companies: Identify companies that align with your career goals and values. Research their culture, job openings, financial health, news items, press releases, etc.
Tailor Your Documentation: For each role you apply for, customize your resume, cover letter, and other documentation. Highlight how your skills and experience match the job requirements. Organize your job experiences into short stories that show the challenges you encountered, the actions you took to meet those challenges, the results you achieved and the skills you used
Prepare for Interviews: Practice common interview questions and develop strong answers that showcase your qualifications and fit for the role.
Follow Up: After applying or interviewing, follow up with a thank-you email to express your appreciation, reiterate your interest in the position and describe how your skills and experience can help the company meet its goals.
Stay Organized: Keep track of your applications, follow-ups, and networking activities to ensure you stay on top of your job search.
BIG Questions
To find out what you really want as your next career step, empower yourself and give yourself permission to ask big questions like:
In my career:
• Where do I see myself?
• What contribution do I want to make?
• What will give me energy?
• What type of organizational mission do I want to be associated with?
• What type of people do I want to work with?
• Where do I want to work; in what country, region, city?
• What will it take to make this plan a reality?
• Who else do I need to help me along this journey?
Sources:
Microsoft CoPilot, 2024
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