{"id":40282,"date":"2021-11-05T18:19:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T01:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=40282"},"modified":"2021-11-06T15:29:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T22:29:30","slug":"driving-change-how-to-steer-your-next-career-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/education\/driving-change-how-to-steer-your-next-career-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Change: How to Steer Your Next Career Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-4.jpeg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|30px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.11.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||on||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||60px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mardee Handler is a career coach whose mission is to empower clients to make confident and intentional career decisions. She is certified in the Highlands Ability Battery\u2122 and Personal &amp; Career Vision Coaching method, which serve as the foundation for her coaching engagements. She is also a Certified Career Transitions Coach (CTL).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;720px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;929px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cEither you run the day, or the day runs you.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Jim Rohn<\/p>\n<p>Are you actively steering your career path \u2026 or just going along for the ride?<\/p>\n<p>If you love your work, earn a nice salary, have the job security you need, and are proud of your professional achievements, it may not matter.<\/p>\n<p>But if any of these <em>isn\u2019t<\/em> true for you, it could be because you\u2019re letting your career run you rather than the other way around. And that\u2019s worth considering \u2014 especially now.<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/09\/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard Business Review<\/a> article, workers of all ages participated in the Great Resignation, leaving their jobs for a wide variety of reasons. But in an unusual shift, mid-career professionals \u2014 rather than younger workers, who typically have the highest resignation rate \u2014 are leading the pack.<\/p>\n<p>The article cites three probable reasons that more and more mid-career professionals are walking out the door:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The shift to remote work has impacted hiring trends; many employers are wary of hiring younger, less experienced workers who likely require more supervision, thus creating greater demand for mid-career professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Many mid-career professionals who had been contemplating a new job or career stayed put due to the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic. The recent exodus of mid-career professionals could, then, be a result of \u201cpent-up resignations.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Everyone has a breaking point, and the pandemic may have led more mid-career professionals to reach it. Increased workloads, increased stress and an increased focus on work-life balance have caused many workers to rethink their career (and life) goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If either of the last two reasons sounds familiar, this could be a better time than ever for you to take advantage of the first, especially if you\u2019re a mid-career professional. Being in higher demand gives you a clear advantage; you can afford to be selective about which jobs \u2014 or careers \u2014 to pursue.<\/p>\n<h4>How to Navigate Your Next Career Move<\/h4>\n<p>I recently told a client in his late 20s to try paying less attention to what others are advising him and more attention to his inner voice. \u201cYou\u2019re past the age where your parents and peers get to cast a vote on your future,\u201d I told him. \u201cIt\u2019s your turn to steer the ship. And that can be scary if you\u2019ve never been in the captain\u2019s seat.\u201d This holds true regardless of your age or career stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The uncertainty in today\u2019s economy and workforce can be viewed as another challenge. But amazing opportunities often arise from uncertainty, especially if you\u2019re open to them. Whether you\u2019re considering a new job or a career transition, now is the perfect time to make proactive \u2014 rather than reactive \u2014 decisions about your career. Here are some ways to start:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Develop an increased level of self-awareness. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are so much more than your past (or current) job titles. What are your natural abilities? What skills have you learned? What really fascinates you? What values do you prioritize?<\/p>\n<p>Imagine introducing yourself \u2026 to yourself, emphasizing your qualities and strengths rather than your degree or job title. If you\u2019re like most people, you may never have taken the time to get to know yourself. I mean, <em>really <\/em>know yourself. As a result, perhaps you\u2019ve taken jobs or accepted promotions simply because they\u2019ve been offered to you.<\/p>\n<p>And while those career moves might have appeared wonderful \u2014 who wouldn\u2019t be flattered by a promotion? \u2014 they\u2019re only wonderful <em>if they\u2019re right for you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>When there\u2019s a lack of alignment between you and your work \u2014 no matter how impressive the job title or salary \u2014 you run the risk of becoming bored, frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed or burned out. And so you hop, from one job to the next \u2026 until you take the time to develop a level of self-awareness that helps you discern between opportunities that sound appealing versus those that are actually a good fit.<\/p>\n<p>Cultivating self-awareness is a process, not a one-and-done activity. Career assessments like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsco.com\/discover-what-you-do-best\/highlands-for-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlands Ability Battery<\/a>\u2122 can provide valuable \u201cdata\u201d about yourself, starting with your natural talents and abilities. When you have a deeper understanding of how your brain is \u201chardwired,\u201d you empower yourself to make career decisions with greater precision and confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; 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You have to challenge your beliefs \u2014 namely, the ones that are about not-enoughness (not smart enough, not experienced enough, not talented enough \u2026 ). <em>\u201cEnough\u201d is arbitrary.<\/em> What you deem to be not-enough might be just right for your next employer.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s human nature to focus on your perceived flaws or failures, but as a self-aware adult, you can shift that focus. (And you\u2019ll need to do so to land the job you want. Would you ever walk into an interview with a list of all the ways you fall short compared to the other candidates?)<\/p>\n<p>Inventorying your talents, skills, and achievements in an ongoing career journal can be a powerful antidote to self-doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Doubt can also stem from false assumptions. Mid-career professionals who contemplate a career transition frequently feel \u201cstuck\u201d in their role, industry, or sector. If you\u2019ve spent the better part of your career in the Public Works department for a mid-size city, you might mistakenly assume that you\u2019re limited to Public Works roles. Chances are, you have far more transferable abilities and skills than you realize.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re over or under a certain age, you might think that it\u2019s an obstacle to landing the perfect job. But aside from positions that require a specific number of years of experience, there\u2019s really no ideal age for any job. Who\u2019s to say that \u201coffering a fresh perspective\u201d is exclusive to any one age group? If you consider your age a liability, it will be. If, however, you consider your age an asset, it will be \u2014 for the right employer.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Explore! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember dressing up in a superhero costume as a kid? There\u2019s a tremendous amount of freedom that accompanies naivety. Sadly, the older and \u201cwiser\u201d we become, we more we tend to limit our own possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, it costs money to pay for food, shelter, transportation, utilities, etc. Financial obligations are a reality of being an adult. But your current job or career isn\u2019t necessarily the only way to meet them.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/slideshows\/best-jobs-youve-never-heard-of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Best Jobs You\u2019ve Never Heard Of<\/a> includes a variety of positions that might be new to you, including \u201clogistician,\u201d \u201cmanagement analyst,\u201d and \u201cinformation security analyst,\u201d to name a few. Whether you launched your career two or thirty-two years ago, allowing yourself to consider new and different jobs can reveal exciting possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>One of the fastest ways to make a career transition is to change either your role or your industry\/sector. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a talented, experienced grant writer for a large pharmaceutical corporation. Most days, you enjoy your work, but the pandemic has intensified your desire to find a job with greater meaning. Working for a public sector non-profit organization whose mission you support could be a logical pivot.<\/p>\n<p>Considering a career change altogether? Grant writers spend a lot of time conducting research, organizing information, and writing. When you consider all the other occupations that also require those skills, you can tap into that same sense of freedom you felt when you donned the superhero cape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Wait, Act Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your career isn\u2019t a Black Friday special. But inaction breeds \u2026 inaction. One of the most compelling lessons we\u2019ve learned over the past 18+ months is that tomorrow isn\u2019t guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Now could be the perfect time to make a minor career pivot or a major career change. 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