10 Things I Know About... Career Changes
Joellyn is a certified career management coach based in Worcester. She can be reached at joellyn@career-success-coach.com.
10. Company Size
Do you want to work in a large company with opportunities for growth? Or in a small company with consistent yet satisfying responsibilities? Or would you consider self-employment?
9. Deal-Breakers
What tasks have you done in past jobs that you want to avoid? What type of company or workplace culture would you never work in again?
8. Environment
Do you prefer a workplace environment that is controlled and predictable — or unstructured and variable? Do you prefer to work independently or under close supervision?
7. Fulfillment
What vocation will call on your strongest, most enjoyable skill sets, so you’re challenged and happy? In which industries can you do your best work?
6. Location
What city or rural location do you prefer? What might be your commuting time or travel requirements? Would you work from home?
5. Personality Type
How do you prefer to focus your attention (with people or by yourself), take in information (using hard facts or ideas), make decisions (based on logic or people and values) and orient your environment (planned or spontaneous)?
4. Salary
What are your five- to 10-year income goals? What benefits package will satisfy you?
3. Specialization
What areas of expertise can you master so you’ll always be in demand?
2. Values/Priorities
Which values and priorities — emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, spiritual, work/lifestyle — must be present for you to do your best work?
1. Work Preferences
Are you more energized by working with information, people, or things? A combination of both? In which order?
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