This document provides comprehensive tips and resources for individuals considering a career change, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and tailored resumes. It includes advice on how to prepare for a transition, identify transferable skills, and effectively communicate career changes. Additionally, it highlights various resources and articles to assist with the job search process.

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mental preparation.
Don’t make it all
about work
List personal
interests, association
memberships,
volunteering,
internships or part-time
consulting
Mix up the format
Consider combining
functional- and
chronological-style
resumes
Choose a
single target
Avoid becoming
overwhelmed by
researching one industry
(and focusing on one
change) at a time
Follow your dream job
Follow companies of interest on
social media, share company posts
and news, and try to land an
informational interview
Become a
“warm” referral
Join industry groups
Share
valuable insights
Ask for introductions
on LinkedIn®
Hire a
headhunter
Utilize a
recruitment firm
Guilt
You feel indebted
to your colleagues,
company and
customers.
Self-image
55 percent of
Americans define
themselves by
their jobs.
Old habits
Continually remind
yourself that a new
era has begun!
Every
5 years
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How often will employees
change companies?
Ask these
questions before
handing in
your
resignation
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with advocates
and mentors to
help your job search
Why are you
dissatisfied in your
current position?
What are you
looking to
accomplish by
changing careers?
How will you carry
out your career
change plans?
When do
you plan on
transitioning to a
new job?
Who can
help you
achieve your
goals?
7 ways to get
your foot in
the door
with a winning
resume
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career change
considerations.
Take a test drive
· Volunteer
· Job shadow
· Attend informational
interviews
Weigh your options
· Personal growth opportunity
· Flexiblity
· Quality of life
· Finances
· Interests
To manage these emotions:
Career-change advocates
· Connect what you used to do with
what you want to do
· Demonstrate successes throughout
your career
· Emphasize your talents and value
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Rewrite it
Start from scratch and
tailor your resume to
the job you want
Know industry
terminology
Use industry keywords
and job posting phrases
Capture attention
Show qualifications
and achievements,
first thing
Highlight transferable skills
Add short descriptors after job
titles and highlight work done
in varying industries
Focus on results
Tell your story with numbers
(revenue earned, size of
budget managed, number
of people supervised)
success!
? How often will millennials
change employment?
3.5x
by age 30
8 months
? what is the average
length of a job search?
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RESIGNATION
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Resume
Prepare yourselffor some
unexpected
emotions
Nourish the relationship
· Take mentor advice· Report outcomes and updates· Send thank yous andemail updates
· Important speakers· Sponsors
· Consultants
· Vendors
Identify who’s who
· Professional or
industry associations
· Events
· Recruiting firms
Put yourself out there
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zero in
· Find senior
leaders with a
reputation for
mentoring
Explore more on
advocates and mentors.
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tips to help
you land your
dream job
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