No-one should be in a job they aren’t satisfied with. But going through a career transition can seem very overwhelming to do. You know what you have, don’t know what you’ll get and maybe you don’t even know what kind of transition you want to make.

If you are thinking about going through a career transition and want to speed up the process, then this one’s for you.

A survey made by Gallup states that 69.5% of the US workforce are either unhappy or disengaged in their jobs. So if you’re one of those who aren’t engaged or satisfied, then you’re not alone.

I recently sat down with career transition expert Hanneke Antonelli, creator of The Ultimate Career Bootcamp, to talk about how to make a successful career transition and which considerations you should make before quitting that dreadful job you might have.

Top career transition tips from Career Transition Expert Hanneke Antonelli

Never Quit A Job Without A Having Plan

Sometimes it’s sooooo tempting just to quit your job and get the heck out of there because you’re fed up, and things have gotten out of hand. I think most of us have been there at some point, at least I know I have.

I had a job back in the day where my boss was one of these types that wanted us to be creative and take initiatives, but every time we did, he wanted things the way they’d always been, and it didn’t feel like he appreciated our efforts.

One day I just had it.

I was done!

So I quit… Without having a plan.

Looking back, it wasn’t one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career.

Do this instead

Hopefully, you’ll never let things get as far as I did.

But if you’re in a situation where things aren’t working for you, then there are a few things you can do before you throw in the towel.

Even though you might not like your current job situation, then be grateful that you have a job. Because not having a job would most likely be worse and bring on some other different things to worry about.

I get to go to work

Instead, begin to look for other ways to use the situation to your advantage.

Spend time thinking about what it is you want instead of what it is you’re in and don’t want anymore.

• What kind of job and career is it you want, and why?
• What are your goals, not only for your career but in your life in general?
• What kind of job and career would bring the best out in you, not just when you’re at work, but when you’re off as well?

Having the opportunity to be able to ask yourself those kinds of questions puts you in the category of the lucky ones because not everyone gets that opportunity.

Action = Taking Your Power Back

Don’t let your limiting beliefs get the better of you. Face them and take action towards getting the career you want and deserve.

Use the opportunity to get better .Figure out ways you can develop skills that will help you make a transition more smoothly. Focus on becoming a better employee somewhere else.
Taking action towards your goals will help you build momentum and take your power back.

Hanneke’s Top 3 Career Transition Tips

#1 – Clarity
Get clear about what you hate about your job, what you’re good at, and what it is you want.

#2 – Support
Find people that support you and will be your cheerleaders

#3 – Just do it
Once you know where you want to go, don’t overthink it. You’ll never have a perfect plan.

Speed Up The Process For A Successful Career Transition

Once you’ve done the work figuring out where you want your career to go, it’s time to take action that will help you get there.

That is where authentic career branding comes into play.

It doesn’t matter if you’re changing careers entirely, or you just want to relocate. Take ownership of your career brand and begin sharing your knowledge and the things you’re passionate about professionally on a personal career website and blog. Doing that will help you build a super-powerful professional knowledge base.

Once you begin writing about the things you know and share your blog posts on your social platforms, you’ll automatically start to attract people with the same interest to your network.

That will open up for new opportunities as they get to know you.

Having a career website will also make you stand out in the job-seeking process.

You can link to a blog post you’ve written that you think might be of interest to a future employer, in your resume. It’s a pretty powerful statement to make, and it will most likely get noticed and make you stand out because it’ll show that you’re very engaged and committed to what you’re doing.

Final Thoughts

If you’re thinking about making a career transition, then it’s always a great idea to get some professional help to help you on your way and make it a successful transition. You’ve most likely got a lot of thoughts going on and unanswered questions. So having someone to help you gain clarity on the process will help you speed up the process and make the right decisions.

Begin to put yourself out there and share your knowledge. You never know what opportunities will come from that, but I can assure you they will come, and people will see your potential in a different light.

If you want help to make a career transition, then schedule a call and let’s talk about how we can change your situation.