This document provides strategies for changing careers, including maximizing transferable skills. It discusses experiencing boredom, job loss, or other triggers that prompt career changes. A paradigm shift is described as changing one's way of thinking to enable change. The concept of change management is introduced as a structured process to transition from one state to another. A three-phase process is outlined to establish a plan, make a decision to change, and determine success criteria. Transferable skills that can apply to different careers are discussed, along with identifying passions and potential employers to network with to achieve a career change.

1. Strategies for Changing Careers
Maximizing
Transferable Skills

2. THINKING OF CHANGING CAREERS
BUT UNSURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
It didn't use to be
this way…

3. UNEMPLOYED & NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN?
Until we become
uncomfortable,
nothing and no one
can offer us a better
deal…
When we are ready,
we can apply a
“PARADIGM-SHIFT”
and open the door
to change!
PAIN CAN BE A
MOTIVATOR!!!

4. What Is a Paradigm Shift?
 Think of a Paradigm Shift as
a change from one way of
thinking to another. It's a
revolution, a transformation, a
sort of metamorphosis. It just
does not happen, but rather it
is driven by agents of
change.
Do I Really Need To
Change?

5. People CHANGE Careers When
They Experience…
 Boredom
 Loss of a Job
 Increased Peer Pressure
 Intensified Personal Crisis
 Prolonged Lack of Success
 Imminent Loss of A Loved One
 Relentless Need for More Money
 Culture or Mgmt. Changes @ Work
Relief Can Be Found By…

6. “As A Job-Seeker”

7. What Is Change Management?
Change Management is a structured
approach to shifting/transitioning
individuals, teams, and organizations from
a current state to a desired future state.
It is an organizational (personal) process
aimed at helping employees (job-seekers)
to accept and embrace changes in their
current business environment.
Wikipedia 2012
We Can Do
This By…

8. See Hand-Outs
 Map Creation Sheet
 Action Plan Template

9. Creating Our Map…
Broken Down Into
Phases Looks Like…

10. Strategies for Successful
Career Changes
Phase 1:
 Establish a plan.
 Know who is on your team.
 What/where are your supports?
Phase 2:
 Make a decision to change!
 What is your “Action Plan”?
 What does “your” change look like?
Phase 3:
 What determines Success?
 What is your “back-up” plan?
 How often will you review your plan?

11. Transferable Skills for
Career Changes
Applying What We Already
Know…

12. What Are Transferable Skills?
Illinois Worknet Video
What Tools Are In Your Toolbox?
2:34

13. How Do I Apply Them – Where?
 Identify Your Passion
 Pick 3-5 Applicable Employers
 Study Them Like Your Life Depends On It
 Network To Find Someone That’s Connected
 Prepare for Change
 Strategize Connecting
 Take Action
 Manage Time
 Review Plan
 Make Adjustments
 Repeat Steps 1-10

14. Passion Produces Results
That Are Guaranteed To Succeed…

15. Thank You!!
For Allowing Me The Opportunity To
Partner With You On Your
Employment & Career Needs…
Sincerely,
Willie Gregory
J.O.B.S. – Journey of Believing Souls
Willie.gregory@live.com