CAREERS & EDUCATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 Lethbridge Herald – Page 7
Advice for a successful career change METRO NEWS SERVICE I
ndividuals change jobs for many reasons, including greater professional satisfaction, money or a change of location. The financial
experts at The Balance say that people change jobs more frequently than many people may think, noting today’s average worker changes jobs 12 times during his or her career. It is not uncommon for workers to
change careers several times in a lifetime. The notion that the job a person starts out in directly after graduation is the one that he or she will have for the rest of his or her life — or at the very least, several years — is no longer the norm. Many younger workers migrate between jobs for greater compensation and fulfillment. Older
workers, too, are faced with career stagnation. A survey from the University of Phoenix School of Business found 59 per cent of working adults say they’re interested in taking the leap of a midlife career change. Once the idea for a career change has
been planted in a person’s mind, he or she may be anxious to jump right in. However, career coaches and other experts say that it is better to take the transition slowly and confirm that changing careers is truly the path to take. Finding the right time for the transition is equally important. These steps can help professionals as they decide if the time is right to change careers. • Research the job market. Look into the
industries for the field you are considering. Is it the right time for success in this field? Industries tend to ebb and
flow. Do not leave a job only to find the next career has few, if any, openings. Job growth projections are available through resources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. • Assess your likes and dislikes. Another
area of consideration is what you like to do. Leaving a job may be based around finding a career that caters to your interests. Make a list of the types of careers you find appealing. To get help, take a career assessment quiz online. • Don’t choose a career based on salary
alone.
Monster.com says that being financially strategic when choosing a new career is important, but shouldn’t be the only factor. Your personal values, experience and other factors such as family should weigh heavily into your decision as well. • Use your network. The notion that “it’s
Dip Your Toe In: 5 Benefits of Temping
Recruiters at Select People Solutions look for a number of things when they recruit. Tey consider education, work experience, volunteer experience, and transferable skills. To gain valuable experience and skills they oſten encourage people to do temping work. Temping is a way to earn money and gain experience while you learn a lot about the various organizations you temp for.
Te advantages of temporary and contract work is recognized by both employers and potential employees. Select People Solutions – Staffing Division has filled thousands of temp positions in every industry in Southern Alberta and they have some advice for people considering temping. Below are their top five pieces of advice when considering whether temping might be right for you.
1. Gain Experience from a wide array of different workplaces, see what you do and don’t like. Sometimes you may think you wouldn’t enjoy a certain type of work but once you actually give it a chance you find that is in a fact a
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career fit for you! On the flipside, it is just as important to know what type of industry you don’t want to be in as it is the type you would like to be in.
2. Transition to Permanent Employment. When you are in a temp position and find a good fit between employer and employee, these positions can then lead to permanent position within their organization.
3. Enjoy the flexibility! Balancing work, family, hobbies, and life in general can feel chaotic at times. Wouldn’t you love to have more than just the set in stone two weeks off to do some travelling? Spend time with your kids when they are on winter break? With temping you are in the driver’s seat. You are in control to decide how much or how little of a time commitment you want to give and in turn Select works to find you the perfect match.
4. Build up your Resume. Temping is ideal for building your resume aſter you have completed your education, are in between
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jobs, or are transitioning back to work aſter an absence. Workers can display their skills and build a portfolio of successful projects they completed so they can provide recent work experience to permanent employers.
5. Networking at its Finest. Ever heard the expression “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know?” Temping gives you the opportunity to meet like-mined people that may prove to be an asset down the line.
If temping seems like a good fit for you then your next step is to register with Select People Solutions. Our services are completely free to use, however, we remind you that we work for our employers therefore cannot guarantee employment. Select temping is meant to compliment in your own job search. With multiple chances to gain experience you will benefit a great deal while working for some of Southern Alberta’s top employers.
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not what you know, but who you know” has some truth to it. Successful job- seekers continually expand their professional contacts. This is achieved by going to informational interviews, attending trade association meetings and reviewing trade publications. Target people who work at the companies where you see yourself, so you can get the inside track about job openings. • Get new skills. Learn which skills you
have that are transferrable to a new career and which ones you may need to acquire. Take a course or two or sign up for training seminars. Don’t immediately assume you need to return to school before investigating other, less costly avenues. Changing jobs and careers takes effort,
but the results can be worth it in the long run.
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