{"id":255,"date":"2012-03-11T17:44:18","date_gmt":"2012-03-11T17:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mastermanagementireland.volpet.ie\/?p=255"},"modified":"2012-07-24T22:57:48","modified_gmt":"2012-07-24T21:57:48","slug":"eight-simple-steps-to-a-new-career-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdsireland.ie\/index.php\/eight-simple-steps-to-a-new-career-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight simple steps to a new career direction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spectrum Magazine (published by IBOA) – Eleanor Murphy (August 2011)<\/h3>\n

In a very short space\u00a0of time, a career in\u00a0banking has changed\u00a0from being a secure\u00a0\u2018job for life\u2019 to one of uncertainty and doubt.\u00a0More\u00a0and more, I meet\u00a0bank officials who have already\u00a0been made redundant \u2013 or others who feel that this might\u00a0be an appropriate time to\u00a0explore other avenues \u2013 and\u00a0perhaps enjoy greater security\u00a0in the process.<\/p>\n

The trauma of losing a job or\u00a0even the prospect of possible job\u00a0loss \u2013 is devastating.\u00a0Feelings of despair, helplessness\u00a0and grief are understandable\u00a0\u2013 perhaps even anger,\u00a0embarrassment and fear.\u00a0And in this spiral of anxiety\u00a0and depression, contemplating\u00a0future employment is virtually\u00a0impossible.
\nIf you find yourself in this position, you have two choices. You can sit back, do nothing and remain negative. Or sit up, be proactive and fight back. It\u2019s your call. Your future\u00a0starts here \u2013 today. It\u2019s time to change your thinking. Here\u2019s a challenging thought for you. Opportunity for reflection Could you regard redundancy as a potential gift rather than as a heartbreak?<\/p>\n

Could this be the chance to take a good hard look at yourself and ask if you\u2019ve truly been working in a job that has best suited you, or that has used your talents and skills to the best effect?<\/p>\n

Most of us can get so focused on the day-to-day routine of doing our job to the best of our
\nability that we fail to take the time to ask ourselves these big, important questions.<\/p>\n

Here are eight simple steps that you can take to help you write the next exciting chapter in your career story. If you feel overwhelmed by all this, but still have the fire in your heart, then seek professional assistance.<\/p>\n

Maybe some guidance or a sense of direction is all you need? Or perhaps you may need more
\nin-depth analysis of your core skills and abilities. A final thought is that you\u00a0contact a coach or mentor to advise you on how best to nurture your career quest.
\nBut whatever course of action you plan to take, make it sooner rather than later. Better
\nstill, make it today!<\/p>\n

1) Harness positivity and\u00a0increase your productivity.<\/h3>\n

Manage your job loss in\u00a0a systematic way.\u00a0It will increase your\u00a0chances of embarking on\u00a0a successful career change.<\/p>\n

2) Get rid of any negative\u00a0thoughts that will drag\u00a0you down.<\/h3>\n

They will only become\u00a0embedded in your subconscious\u00a0and undermine\u00a0your confidence.
\nInstead, adopt a good,\u00a0positive mental attitude\u00a0which is the key to future\u00a0career success.<\/p>\n

3) Know yourself.<\/h3>\n

Know your core strengths,\u00a0your abilities, your skills, your\u00a0values, your interests, etc.\u00a0By looking at your\u00a0strengths, your values and\u00a0your past successes, you\u00a0will begin to feel more\u00a0positive.<\/p>\n

4) Have a vision.<\/h3>\n

Dream your ideal job. What\u00a0would you really love to\u00a0do?\u00a0Be as imaginative as\u00a0you want, but keep your
\nstrengths, your values, your\u00a0interests and your skills in\u00a0focus.\u00a0Maybe you have hidden\u00a0talents. What kind of work\u00a0environment suits you \u2013\u00a0working outdoors, working\u00a0on your own, meeting new\u00a0people?<\/p>\n

5) Devise an action plan.<\/h3>\n

See where it is that you\u00a0would love to be in one,\u00a0two or five years\u2019 time \u2013\u00a0even right up to retirement.
\nBuild a bridge between\u00a0where you are now and\u00a0where you want to be.\u00a0Have you the necessary\u00a0skills, the competencies,\u00a0the right attitude?\u00a0Do you need to get\u00a0your CV in order?\u00a0Who will give you that\u00a0information?\u00a0Could you do voluntary\u00a0work in a similar environment?\u00a0Could you work\u00a0from home?
\nDo you need computer\u00a0skills?\u00a0The questions are quite\u00a0numerous \u2013 but must be\u00a0addressed.<\/p>\n

6) Get informed.<\/h3>\n

Change always seems scarier\u00a0when you have either\u00a0inadequate \u2013 or worse \u2013\u00a0inaccurate information.
\nResearch the internet,\u00a0go to the local library, join\u00a0relevant bodies \u2013 especially\u00a0the ones that engage your\u00a0interests.\u00a0Talk to people who\u00a0have started similar jobs or\u00a0businesses, trained on\u00a0similar courses, etc.\u00a0Read relevant articles,\u00a0publications, etc. The more\u00a0informed you are, the more\u00a0solid your bridge.<\/p>\n

7) Take advantage of all\u00a0training and educational\u00a0opportunities.<\/h3>\n

Consider online courses.\u00a0Maybe a degree was always\u00a0on your radar but you never\u00a0had the chance to consider\u00a0it further.\u00a0Ensure that the courses\u00a0are right for you, at the\u00a0right level, and form part\u00a0of your building blocks to\u00a0your future career success.\u00a0Also, consider informal\u00a0ways of educating yourself
\nby, for example, joining professional\u00a0bodies, attending\u00a0workshops and keeping up\u00a0with trade publications in\u00a0your field.<\/p>\n

8) Update your CV, polish\u00a0your interviewing skills\u00a0and ensure you network.<\/h3>\n

Networking is a great way\u00a0of finding out what jobs\u00a0are out there that may\u00a0not necessarily be publicly
\nadvertised, and you\u2019ll need\u00a0to have your CV and interview\u00a0skills up to scratch if\u00a0the chance arises.
\nYou also may need to\u00a0consider taking an interim\u00a0job, like temporary work or\u00a0consulting, or just a simple\u00a0job to pay the bills while\u00a0you are developing your\u00a0new career path.<\/p>\n

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