New Year...New Job?
Whether it’s learning a new skill, finding a new job or growing within your current position, focusing on why you’re considering a change and what you need to do to get there rather than the goal itself, will increase the probability that you’ll be successful with this resolution.

Why are you considering a change? Are you bored, want more responsibility, feel underpaid, no longer interested in the industry, or don’t like your boss? A thoughtful approach to answering this question is critical.
 
Do you need to leave your current organization to accomplish this? For example, if you’ve never managed people, but would like to, this may be easiest to accomplish at your current organization where you’ve already proven yourself. After getting some managerial experience under your belt, you’ll be more a more attractive candidate to other employers.
If after assessing your current situation, you’ve decided to make a move, start by creating a list of your transferable skills and what you can bring to another employer. Scour job opportunities online and look at the skills, expertise, qualifications listed. These should be what you emphasize in your resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter. Putting the “equal sign” between what you’ve done and what an employer is looking for is the key to a successful job search.

What do you need to do to find that new opportunity? Certainly having a solid resume that focuses on your quantifiable accomplishments and a robust LinkedIn profile are important tools, but what else is required? Again, take a look at those on-line job postings. Do you have the education, certifications, software and/or systems knowledge required? If not, is this something you can acquire at your current job, or take classes or exams to attain? If you see consistency across employers and job postings, adding these to your resume will increase the probability you’ll be considered for a position.
 
And what about networking? The percentage of people who find a new positions through networking is significantly higher than those who blindly apply online with no one championing them internally. Set a networking plan in place – reach out to one or two (or more) people a week, join some industry groups where you can meet others in your field, participate on-line via blogs and social media like Twitter and LinkedIn. Share information, relevant articles and become a trusted resource for others. Get your name out there.
 
Just like losing 10 lbs. by increasing exercise and incorporating a healthy diet, finding a new position can be accomplished by assessing “why” you want to leave, “what” you need to get there and ”networking” your way to that new position.

- Mary Beth Barrett-NewmanCareer Coach, CRC Board Member and Advisor
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