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How to Make Your New Year Career Resolution a Reality

Many people decide to change their career at the beginning of a new year. There are many reasons people decide to change their careers at this time of year.

Maybe you have been on holidays and the thought of going back to work leaves you feeling depressed and frustrated, so you decide this is it, I need to change what I do.

Or maybe you are feeling fresh and full of energy and wanting to get into something new. Whatever your reason have a look at our list to help you work out how to go about changing to work that is satisfying and challenging.

  • Set your goal

  • Know yourself:

    • What are your strengths?
    • What are your weaknesses?
    • What do you like about your current job?
    • What don’t you like about your current job?

  • Explore careers to see what fits best with your work preferences.

  • Make a decision

    • Tools that may be useful
      • Mind Maps
      • SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis
      • Talking it over with family & friends

  • Plan towards your goal

    • What steps do you need to take before you apply for your dream job?
      • Do you need to study or train
      • Who can help you ie think of your network
      • Update your Resume
      • Do you need experience? Maybe volunteer.

  • Create a short term and a long term plan

    • Use the information you have gathered to:
      • Create a short-term detailed plan for 6-12 months
      • Create a long-term plan for 3-5 years or even 10 years

  • Put your short-term plan on a board near your workspace so you can see it at all times

  • Review both your short-term and long-term plans regularly

    • Create a new short-term plan every year (January is a good time)

So many things to consider when starting off in a career or when you want to change your career

We can help you navigate your way forward:

Book a free ½ hour “Getting to Know You” Session with Jo or Kate at Expand Careers Consulting. Booking a consultation with a Career Counsellor is your first step to taking control of your working life.

www.expandcareers.com.au