16 top career planners to help you find a suitable and suitable job.
Editor’s note: This article finishing from “How to find the ideal job” , Author: (United States) Sue Kaiden.
2020 will come to an end in the blink of an eye. This year, many people have a lot of sentiments. Among them, “resignation frenzy” is estimated to be one of the keywords of this year. Especially at the end of the year, looking back at the work done this year, and thinking about the poor year-end awards, there will always be some people’s thoughts of leaving.
However, if resignation and job change are such an easy thing to think about clearly, then the number of bald people in this world will probably be reduced by half.
——”It’s too annoying to go to work, I want to change jobs!”
——”Then resign, why stay in the company?”
——”It is troublesome to find a new job, what if the new job is not going well?”
If you are unsure about how to smoothly transition your career, you are not alone. Our previous generation was expected to choose a career or job after graduating from college and stay there to work until they retire and receive a gold watch to observe the remaining time of their lives.
This is no longer the case. Instead of seeing career as a destination, it’s better to see it as a journey. As with most travel, changes need to be made.
When the following clues appear, it will mean that it is time for you to make a change:
●When I wake up every workday, I am afraid of going to work.
●I feel bored because my skills are not fully utilized.
●Personal values conflict with those of the manager or the company.
●There was no salary increase for a while, and the salary could not keep up with the rate of inflation.
●I didn’t get the promotion I thought I should have.
●The company has recently hired a boss who is not as capable as you. You originally thought you should hold this position.
●The company is undergoing mergers, acquisitions, or layoffs, and severance pay is provided to help you transition smoothly.
●I feel trapped. It is impossible to imagine one, two or even five years later, still working in this position.
Before you seek to quit, make sure you know why you left. Based on this, you can have a dialogue with managers and leaders to see if there are other positions that can better use your skills. Sometimes, as long as you apply the skills to a new position in the current company, you can gain new vitality and happiness.interest.
However, if you decide to leave, at least you have to know the reason, which will make your next job more valuable.
How about job satisfaction
The following test can help you decide if you need to make a career change. If most of the conditions are correct for you, select “Yes”.
Calculate, each affirmative answer gets 1 point, the score is as follows.
Score:
10-12: If most of the answers are yes, then you are in a good situation. Look at the questions that you have not given a positive answer, and work hard to make changes in the current company to solve them.
7-9: Most of your answers are yes, so you can still save the situation. Continue reading this chapter to determine if the problem can be solved.
0-6: You answered negatively to more than half of the questions, indicating that some changes are needed. Please continue reading this chapter to determine how to solve the problem.
A negative answer to the following numbered questions means:
1 or 2, you may have a skill gap;
3 or 4, you may have a cultural conflict;
5 or 6, you may not get along with a manager;
7 or 8, you may be in value constraints;
9 or 10, the work environment may be the crux;
11 or 12, you are experiencing a career failure that cannot thrive.
Skills gap
One of the most common reasons for leaving is that you don’t like or feel that the daily tasks you have to complete at work are challenging. If the answer to question 1 or 2 is negative, you have encountered a skills gap. Please think about why you don’t like daily work:
●Do you feel powerless at work? If so, it may indicate that your natural skills are not suitable for the job. Think about whether you can participate in additional training to solve problems or whether the tasks are beyond your ability. There are many ways to gain additional experience or training to solve the problem.
●Do you think you are not suitable for this job? For example, introverts are engaged in jobs that require a lot of interpersonal communication, or extroverts are engaged in jobs that need to be tied to a computer all day. This means that you may have encountered a job that does not suit your personality.
●Think these tasks boring? If youIf you are not interested, staying in the position is not good for you and the company. You can determine your favorite skills through the exercises in Chapter 2, and then see if you have the opportunity to continue to develop in the company.
● Feel that you are not able to do your best or are underestimated? If the daily work is not challenging or the experience and level requirements are not high, then your work ability is likely to exceed the responsibility itself. If you like the company, talk to your manager about flexible work, or seek promotion opportunities or make lateral transfers to acquire other skills.
Cultural conflict
Another common reason for leaving is thinking that you are not in line with the employee or the company’s culture. If the answer to question 3 or 4 is negative, you may have encountered a cultural conflict. Please think about the following questions:
●Do you like the majority or the minority in the company? If it is the former, then changing the department or region will not help. If you don’t get along well with employees in your department, but like employees in other departments, you can consider changing departments.
●The employees who work together are too rude or look down on you? If the management team allows this behavior to continue to occur in the company, then it is time for a change. If this behavior occurs occasionally, you may wish to find Human Resources to talk or seek possible staff help service.
●Unable to join the company due to age, race or ethnicity? Does the company have few employees who “like you”? In this case, finding a diversified company may be the solution (see the annual ranking of the top 50 diversified companies on www.diversityinc.com). Another solution is to build relationships with company employees and get to know them on a more personal level. You can also establish or join an employee relations group within the company to gather a group of colleagues and establish contacts.
●Character is incompatible with many company employees? In this case, the style of doing things may be very different. For example, a very creative and personal person works in a conservative company where most employees wear suits. If the company accommodates different personalities andWork style, you will feel very comfortable, but it will always be affected in your work.
Disagreement with boss
Disagreement with your boss is also one of the most common reasons for leaving. If the answer to question 5 or 6 is no, your problem may be that you are not in time with your boss. Please think about the following questions:
●Is the boss willing to accept feedback on the working relationship? If you like and trust your boss in general, and your skills are valuable, then he may not realize that you prefer different ways of monitoring. Arrange a conversation time between performance evaluations or other stressful situations to explain to the other party what you like and dislike about working. As long as feedback is provided in a professional and collaborative manner, most people will accept it.
●Have you reviewed your role in the work relationship? You should be honest about your relationship with your boss. Are you fostering an abnormal relationship, or are you giving your boss a reason for distrust? For example, Fruit no matter what the details, he has to ask about it, it may mean that he thinks your work is sloppy or has not reached aims. Before meeting with your boss, Take a moment to consider what you can do to improve the relationship.
●Are there better leaders in other departments or areas of the company? If you think there are other leaders in the company that are more suitable for you, and also need your skills, you can Find him to talk about The human resources department will be helpful in this regard. You can also be a mentor and let him provide you with some opinions on other departments.
●Do you think this relationship cannot be repaired? If you think it can’t be repaired and there are few other options within the company, then it’s time to make a change. When looking for a new job, you must try to find a boss that suits you. Establishing connections with colleagues in your industry can help you find companies with excellent management teams.
Value binding
People often leave their jobs because they are not optimistic about the company’s development or feel that the company has gone the wrong way. If the answer to question 7 or 8 is no, then you may be in a value bondage. Please think about the following questions:
● Are you satisfied with the mission of the company? If you don’t believe in or even oppose the company’s mission, you may have encountered value constraints. For example, if the company asks you who oppose smoking to take over a department that sells tobacco products, you may become conflicted. Most of the time, the situation is more subtle. If it is inconsistent with the company’s goals, it is difficult to concentrate on work. If you are in a similar situation, change your company or industry.
●Do you trust the products and services provided by the company? If you don’t trust, it’s hard to do a good job. In this case, the only thing you can do is influence the change. If you have tried to improve but failed, aim for an excellent reputation in your industry
The company.
●Do you care about the company’s financial status or development direction? If you are worried about the company’s financial situation, or feel strongly that the company is heading in the wrong direction, you should find a new job. When signs of the financial crisis appeared, many people buried their heads in the sand like ostriches. To do the opposite, take the initiative to find a more powerful company.
●Does the company require you to do something that violates personal ethics? Another possible situation is that employees are asked to do something unethical or vulgar. If this happens repeatedly more than once, it may be a pattern. Be especially careful when you work in a company that is willing to put your (and your) reputation at risk.
Working environment issues
People often leave because the work environment does not match their work style. This can include everything, such as the actual work environment, commuting, and the amount of work done each day. Such asIf the answer to question 9 or 10 is negative, you may have a work environment problem. Please think about the following questions:
●Does this job and workplace fit the ideal lifestyle? If work seriously interferes with the expected life, think about the cause of your most pain. Is it the expected working time? Commuting problem? Inflexible working hours? Try to negotiate some of these issues with your employer. Before leaving a job or company that you do not like, you should try to discuss your concerns with your boss or personnel representative.
●Does the physical environment help to do a good job? If there is a place in the environment that interferes with work, discuss it with your boss before leaving. For example, if you are an introvert, it is difficult to work in an open office environment. After explaining, ask if you can work at home or in a quiet meeting room for a few days while working on a high-intensity project.
●Is the physical environment unsafe or unhealthy? If the work environment is endangering your health and you are unable to improve, then it is time to make changes. Look for a company with a better safety record (www.osha.gov) or a company with a healthy working environment (search for “the best place to work”).
Failed to thrive
Employees usually leave when they do not receive adequate compensation or development opportunities. If the answer to the 11th or 12th question is no, then you may be experiencing a career failure. Please think about the following questions:
●Do you know the fair market value of your industry? If you perform well but your salary is below the fair market value, you should share this data with your boss when discussing the possibility of a salary increase.
● Does the company have a career or leadership development plan? More and more companies are formulating career development plans to retain and attract employees. Consider asking to participate in these projects and take full advantage of the growth opportunities they provide.
●Are there other suitable opportunities for the company? If you like your company but worry that work is a dead end, talk to your boss about extending working hours or looking for other opportunities to acquire skills in your current company.
●Have you missed a promotion opportunity or only received a small salary increase when you performed well? In this case, you may need to change companies to get the compensation you want. Maybe your starting salary is low and the company’s salary structure is not flexible. Or you may have been shelved and can only find another branch. In order to move to a company with a better salary structure, you should establish contact with colleagues and browse www.glassdoor.com and www.payscale.com to find companies with good salary.
What is holding you back
If you feel that you need to make changes based on the above, what is holding you back? There are many horrors, false and false professional beliefs that will hinderHinder us from making changes. Here are some of the most common wrong ideas:
●It is safer to stay at the original company. If you are in a bad mood, your work performance will naturally be affected. No matter how hard you try, if you have already taken a foot mentally, it will be difficult to stay whole-hearted. Remember, if you are very dissatisfied with the status quo, it is not good for you or your employer to stay where you are.
●No one wants to hire employees over 35. You will never be too old unless you are old. In fact, old age is also valuable, because the more experience, the higher the salary. Looking at the annual report, you will find that the leadership team is usually composed of men and women over 50. why? Because they have skills, experience and talents. Is there age discrimination in the workplace? Yes. We all have prejudice, as long as there is an employment situation, prejudice will exist. It is important to remember that with age, experience and knowledge increase, and so does the potential value to employers.
●No one is hiring, there are no jobs, and the economy is still terrible. The problem with this confusion is that finding the next job has nothing to do with the economy or the unemployment rate. No matter the economic situation is good or bad, there are always vacancies.
Because people move every day for various reasons:
– Employees accept internal and external promotions or lateral transfers.
– Companies merge or acquire other companies, and may recruit and lay off staff at the same time.
– Women who take maternity leave may no longer return to their original positions.
– People move to other cities, states and countries.
– The company expands and adds new positions.
– Entrepreneurs create new companies and hire people.
– Someone retires.
– Unfortunately, like someone dies.
These turnover situations occur in every organization, leaving open positions for you.
When you hear that there is no work, read this list again. You only need one position. The best time is when you are ready. So what ideas are holding you back?
●What if the new job is worse? This is why you need to do a thorough self-inventory before leaving. Investigating the company before hopping can also avoid unwise moves.
●Worry about looking like a person who keeps changing jobs. Too many jobs and too short tenure may cause concern for potential employers. However, in the past 10 years, job mobility has increased significantly, so “hopping” is no longer a shame. If there is any difference, it is that people who have been in a company for too long are now often seen as lacking ambition or flexibility. So, although you need to “think twice” and try to solve existing problems before moving to a new company, remember that staying in a bad environment for too long can hurt yourself.
●I feel that my education is outdated. Educational The beauty is that once you get it, you have it, and you don’t get old. Even if you only remember a small part of what you have learned, you still have There are many opportunities to continue learning: attending conferences and seminars at work, reading, cooperating with others, undertaking extended assignments and leading projects, etc.
●Everything must be restarted. For most people who are just starting to work, restarting the stove means entering a junior position. However, many people can switch jobs without having to restart the stove. Use transferable skills in your resume and brand statement to promote yourself in another way. What employers value is how you add value and change your skills.
If you have decided to change jobs, but staying in the current company is also a viable option, then look at the vacant positions within the company, talk to the human resources department, and establish relationship, find the department and position that may suit you.
On the other hand, if you have already decided to leave the current company, you must first look at the vacancies in other companies and what skills your employer needs.
Resist the urge to apply for a job right away! Think of it as a research project and slowly determine which types of companies and positions might suit you.
Book title: “How to find the ideal job”
Author: Sue Kaydon
Planning: Blue Lion Books
Publishing: Beijing United Publishing Company
Author Introduction
Sue Kaiden (Sue Kaiden)
Professional coach, holds an MBA from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University, Ohio. Before joining the American Association for Talent Development (ATD), she held administrative and consulting positions in the healthcare, IT, and non-profit sectors. He is currently the leader of the Philadelphia job search support group and has helped thousands of people find their ideal jobs. In addition, she is also the manager of the ATD career development team, an association of professionals related to learning and development with 40,000 members worldwide.