Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the right career and job choices for you!
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This document provides advice on making career and job change decisions. It discusses considering factors like years of experience, motivations, avoiding mistakes, interview preparation, and relocation implications. Labor statistics show more workers changing jobs frequently and wanting changes. The presenter's experience in higher education is noted. Key advice includes getting involved through networking, researching opportunities and locations thoroughly, and ensuring a good fit between personal and position goals. Self-reflection on what currently isn't working and what opportunities a new role provides is emphasized.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the right career and job choices for you!
- 1. ROBERT STEPHENS, MNM DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the right career and job choices for you!
- 2. CAREER EXPERIENCE • 15 years of experience in higher education. • 10 years of experience with graduate students. • Experience with nonprofit, for-profit, undergraduate, graduate, private, and public institutions. • Everyone’s experience/situation will be different. Let’s make this interactive!
- 3. OVERVIEW • Discussion questions • Labor statistics • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs/Motivation • Marketing yourself • Avoiding mistakes • Factors to consider when making a job change • Relocation
- 4. HOW MOST OF US FEEL ABOUT APPLYING FOR A NEW JOB!
- 5. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • How many years of experience do you have? • In the same position? • Who is looking to change jobs in the next 5 years? • What concerns you the most when thinking about switching jobs?
- 6. LABOR STATISTICS • 21% of full time employees want to change jobs (largest increase since 2008) • Today, the average person changes jobs between 10- 15 times (average is 12) during their career • As of 2016, U.S. workers have been in their current job for a median of 4.2 years. Up from 3.7 years in 2002. • Age Matters: • 5.1 Years for those aged 25 • 7.9 Years for those aged 45-54 • 10 Years for those 55 and over Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 7. WHAT DO THESE STATS MEAN? • Concerning numbers for those seeking a job change • Overall workforce enjoys job security • More people in the workforce & less jobs available • Issues with succession planning • Systemic issue in higher education
- 8. MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
- 9. MOTIVATIONS • Younger workers typically are looking to satisfy the lower end of the hierarchy: Basic needs, security. • Adequate wages, stable income, benefits • As we age, workers are typically looking to satisfy the upper end of the hierarchy: social, esteem, and most importantly self-actualization • Respect, recognition, integrity, promotion
- 10. DON’T BECOME THIS GUY!
- 11. MARKETING YOURSELF • Network/Professional development • Conferences, workshops, & on campus opportunities through HR • Learn as much as you can about the industry • Volunteer for committees • Find a mentor • Constantly update your resume & LinkedIn profiles
- 12. JOB CHANGING MISTAKES TO AVOID • Not having a plan • Because you hate the current one • Money/benefits • The success of others • Without having self reflection/conducting pros/cons
- 13. INTERVIEW PREP • Research the company’s website. • Study the job description thoroughly. • Anticipate questions the potential employer may ask. • Highlight your skillsets/abilities. • Ask the right questions as a potential employee: • Why did the previous person leave? • How do you measure success in this position? • How does this position fit into the mission of the organization?
- 14. ACTIVITY Work in groups to come up with a variety of interview questions you would ask as a prospective employee?
- 15. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN MAKING A JOB CHANGE • What is it about my current job that isn’t working? • What are the long term opportunities with the new job? • Will the new job ignite my passion? • Is the new job financially stable? • What are the potential learning curves/struggles I may face? • Will this job move me one step closer to my ultimate goals?
- 16. RELOCATION • Research cities/states before applying. Know what you are getting yourself into! • Cost of Living • Quality of Life • Schools/Family • Be prepared to answer interview questions about the city the potential job is located. • Write pros/cons (conduct a SWOT if necessary) if offered position. • Use your support system and mentors to help make a decision.
- 17. SUMMARY • Deciding to make a career or job change is not an easy decision! • Proceed with caution! • Get involved! • Fit should be mutual between yourself and new employer. • Use your resources! • Be Prepared! • Don’t be afraid to take a risk….Especially if it feels right! • Most Importantly…..Good Luck!!!!
- 18. THANK YOU! Robert Stephens Director of Admissions Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences robert.stephens@bcm.edu