Career Moves - Going Out with a Bang - CareerAlley

Career Moves - Going Out with a Bang - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams Independence Day! Fireworks, Barbeques, Hot Dogs Summer is here. Do you remember the last time you switched jobs on your own? You know, had a job, did a job search, found a new job and gave your notice. Then, there is that freedom and independence that begins at the end of your last minute on your old job and ends the first minute you start your new job. For a short period of time, you dont work for anyone. And, you have no worries because your new job starts soon. There are many reasons that lead us to, what I like to call, proactive career moves (you are in control). Very unlike reactive career moves (lost your job for whatever reason). Arguably, the best time to switch jobs is when you at the top (well liked, will be missed, they will be really upset when you leave). But the vast majority of us change jobs because we are either unhappy (for one reason or another) or our boss is unhappy with us (yes, you are not the only one that this happens to). Now, when I say going out with a bang, I dont mean wreak the furniture and yell at your boss on the way out. This is about being in control of your destiny and making a move on your terms because you want to, not because you have to. The answer to the question how do I know when its the right time to make a career change is different for all of us. Not Sure if its Time to Switch? Leaving your job This is a very good article from Spencer Stuart (Executive Recruiters) that provides information about leaving your job. Topics such as knowing when to leave (tell-tale signs) as well as No dramatic exits and Finish like a professional. If you are considering leaving your job (or not sure when you should consider a move), this is the article for you. Related articles are offered at the bottom of the page and additional topics are included on the top left hand side of the page. While you are there, visit their main page as well. Why its Easier to Get a Job When You Already Have a Job And Why It Isnt The age old saying (to the left), this article (from careerchange.com) gives 5 reasons why it is easier to look while you work.This is then contrasted with the flip side of the question. The article covers five problems in depth (like My confidence is Shot and Im Out of the Loop) and provides some great advise to solving those problems. There are a number of articles listed on the top right hand side of the page. Switching Jobs in Bad Times: Should You Make the Leap? From BeBetterGuys.com, some great advice about switching jobs in these (still) uncertain times. Advice like looking for opportunities in your own company before looking externally is included. The leap before you look suggests if you must get out NOW and can afford to survive without a paycheck to just go for it. You will, of course, have to answer the question why are you unemployed? and the answer will be (I believe) hard to justify without an amazing answer. The declaration of independence mentioned at the end of the article is along the same lines as my intro. Made the decision, now what? Ten Steps to Find a New Job This article is by Alison Doyle from About.com and provides a step by step list of how to go about finding a new job. Leading with Build Your Brand, which is similar to my Job Search Marketing theme, and including all of the important steps between (connecting with contacts, creating a list of companies and more) right through to Accept or Decline the offer (oh happy days). All of the steps have embedded links to additional detail. There is a wealth of information on this page and the linked pages, so take a long review of this site. How to Make Sure the New Job is the Right Job This is a great article posted on Dice.com and written in the form of a story. The moment you start reading you will get hooked and want to read it straight through. So what is it about? The tale of someone who falls in love with a company (where they are interviewing) for all of the wrong reasons. Sometimes you need to take that step back and re-evaluate the situation. Definitely worth a read. While you are there, take a look at the latest Tech jobs. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook