Not everyone will find themselves in a role with all the qualifications to be their dream career, while others can find much contentment in staying in the same position in a company for numerous years. Sometimes you may find yourself wondering if it may be time to either change careers or look for a new role within your organization.
Growing and being challenged is a value many look for in their careers. If you are finding that your current role does not challenge you or align with your career goals, that can be a good indication to consider a new path within your organization.
Whether this potential new role is a vertical or horizontal change within your organization, below are 4 tips when considering making a career move:
Write Down Your Skills & Know Your Weaknesses
When envisioning a career shift, write a list of your strengths, weaknesses, and passions. You can use this list to determine what jobs and tasks will bring the most meaning to your current role or if other opportunities are available for you. Then bring those to your manager or supervisor at your work and begin working on a career path that will align more with your goals.
Job Shadow Someone in Your Organization with the Career You Admire
When you have narrowed down what new role you would like to pursue, consider interviewing or job shadowing someone within your organization with that role currently. You can ask this person for tips to pursue the career you want and any downsides to the role. By job shadowing, you can learn more about the day-in and out of that role before finalizing your decision.
Continue Your Education
If this new career path requires more education, courses, or qualifications, start working on completing those pieces of continued education. Make sure to express to your employer that you want to take these classes or courses to further your career and when the expected end date is—this way, the employer can prepare for your career transition within the company.
Stay Patient & Continue to Apply for that Dream Role
If you have ever job searched before, you know that it can be a waiting game to hear back on anything from a prospective employer. Even when applying for a job within your own company, transition times may delay your actual start date. Stay patient and confident that you are making steps towards your dream career.
Knowing you want to grow within your company is an exciting thing. It means you are introspective and goal driven. Following the steps above can be a great starting point for transitioning into a new role with your current organization.
If your current company doesn’t have the desired career path that you want to pursue, Congruence Talents Solutions is more than happy to help you get fitted for an organization that better aligns with your goals. Congruence Talent Solutions works with many notable companies and can help you with the next steps in your career. Send us a message today to get started.