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16 Career Changes

SUCCESS

PROGRESS

LEGACY

After studying these topics, you will benefit by:

• Identifying various methods of increasing

training and development

• Committing to life-long learning and the

practice of professionalism

• Naming the various changes in employment

status that can occur in one’s career

After studying these topics, you will benefit by (cont.):

• Demonstrating appropriate behaviors to exhibit

when embarking on a new job search and when

leaving a position

• Describing the opportunities, benefits, and

resources to become an entrepreneur

• Integrating professional behavior into your life

plan

CAREER CHANGES

• Career changes should be welcome because

they mean you are accomplishing and updating

your goals.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Training: learning new skills

• Development: enhancing existing skills

• Be aware of key duties within other

departments

• Increase your knowledge and understanding

of the company mission and strategy

TOPIC SITUATION

Destin

TOPIC RESPONSE:

Should Destin attend?

Why or why not?

CONTINUAL LEARNING

• Continual learning: the ongoing process of increasing your knowledge in the area of your career

• Formal learning: returning to college to increase knowledge, improve skills, or receive an advance degree

• Informal learning: reading career-related magazines, newsletters, Internet research, or informational interviews

CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Natural to desire a job change

• Reasons for change include:

– Acquired experience

– Higher salary

– Improved work hours

– Increased responsibility, status, and power

– A perceived decrease in stress

– Desire for different work environment and/or

colleagues

NEW JOB SEARCHES

• Inform others of your desire for a new job only if:

– Increased education

– Moving away

– Mastery of job skills

• Secure a letter of recommendation

• Keep job search confidential if your desire for new job is not based on any of the above

JOB SEARCHES

• Conduct search during non-working hours

• Display grace and style

• Remain positive

• When asked about job search, keep explanation brief and simple

– Not appropriate to share details about potential employers or status of job search

CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Changes in employment status include:

– Promotions

– Voluntary terminations

– Involuntary terminations

– Lateral transfers

– Retirement

PROMOTIONS

• Promotion: moving to a position higher in

the organization with increased responsibility

• Steps toward getting a promotion:

– Begin behaving and dressing for the desired

position

– Secure copy of job description for desired job

– Develop new skills

– Watch and learn from others

PROMOTIONS

• When you are promoted:

– You will receive:

• An increase in pay

• A new title

• New responsibilities

– Thank former boss

– Never gloat

– Try not to reinvent the wheel

– Ask for and accept help from others

TOPIC SITUATION

Rachel’s Opportunity

TOPIC RESPONSE:

Based on everything you have learned in this

course, what additional activities can Rachel do to

position herself for a promotion?

VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS

• Voluntary termination: leaving your job on your

own (new job or retirement)

– Do not quit your job unless you have one waiting

– Be professional and do not burn bridges

• Letter of resignation: written notice of your

voluntary termination

– Two weeks’ notice - Typed

– Provide final day - Be positive

– Sign and date letter

February 1, 2018

Susie Supervisor

ABC Company

123 Avenue 456

Anycity, USA 98765

RE: Notice of Resignation

Dear Ms. Supervisor:

While I have enjoyed working for ABC Company, I have been offered and

have accepted a new position with another firm. Therefore, my last day of

employment will be February 23, 2018.

In the past two years, I have had the pleasure of learning new skills and of

working with extremely talented individuals. I thank you for the

opportunities you have provided me and wish everyone at ABC Company

continued success.

Sincerely,

Jennie New-job

Jennie New-Job

123 North Avenue

Anycity, USA 98765

Sample Letter of Resignation

VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS

• Do not behave or speak negatively

• Leave in a manner that makes the company

want to rehire you

• Remain professional

• Turn in keys, name badge, company property

• Do not take or destroy company property

• Take only personal belongings

• Preserve confidentiality

TOPIC SITUATION

Audrey Leaving a Job

TOPIC RESPONSE:

If you leave your employer on a bad note, what

steps can you take to correct the situation?

VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS

• Exit interview: when an employer meets with an employee who is voluntarily leaving a company to identify opportunities to improve the work environment

– Questions regarding former position, boss, and work environment

– Goal is to secure constructive input on how to improve company

– Share opportunities for improvement

– Do not get personal

– Remain professional

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS

• Involuntary termination: when you lose your job against your will

• Involuntary terminations include: – Firing: terminated for poor performance

– Layoff: result of company financial issue

– Restructuring: company change of strategy

TALK IT OUT

If you were laid off, what are the first three

things you would do, and why?

INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS

• Work recall: employee is called back after being laid off

• Furloughs – Employees take unpaid work days

– Required

– Not due to poor performance

– An effort to save financial resources

– Use time wisely

THINK ABOUT IT

What is the best way to use your time during

a furlough day?

OTHER MOVES WITHIN

THE ORGANIZATION

• Lateral move: transferred to another area of

company with the same pay and

responsibilities

• Demotion: a decrease in job title, status, and

pay

• Retirement: employee voluntarily leaves

company and will no longer be working

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Entrepreneur: someone who assumes the

risk of succeeding or failing in business

through owning and operating a business

• Reasons people become entrepreneurs:

– Would rather work for themselves

– Want more control of work environment

– Want more income

– Have lost their jobs and are unable to find

another

TALK IT OUT

What type of business would you like to own?

What steps do you need to take to make this

dream a reality?

CAREER SUCCESS

• Do not change jobs too frequently

• Those with healthy careers rarely stay in one job

• Keep résumé updated

• Doing so keeps you motivated to:

– Take on additional responsibilities

– Increase knowledge, skills, and abilities

– Be prepared for career opportunities

Keep focused on your life plan and

consistently display professionalism

so you will be positioned for a

lifetime of workplace success.