It is easy to become detached after you are employed in the same role for a while. You may dedicate countless hours, monthseven years to the same business yet you remain stagnant. Unfortunately the climb up the corporate hierarchy might not always be a linear progression. You could be required to sit and wait patiently (or impatiently) for an opening. This is more true than ever in our present economy; businesses are running as lean as they possibly can, which means that there are tighter budgets and most likely fewer positions to occupy. So when you understand that your career is in a rut, what can you do about it?
When moving up the ladder is not really an option in your situation, why not try shifting sideways (Yes, that's right, sideways!) Should you be ready to leave your comfort zone, branching out across divisions gives you the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the company while increasing your expertise. I've experienced this first hand during my own career as a programmer. Downsizing led to the IT and marketing divisions merging so my time was assigned less to development and more to Search Engine Optimization. I was uncertain at the beginning, but it was definitely better compared to being out of work. I needed to hit the books pretty hard but soon enough I was becoming well versed in the software and strategies necessary to keep our sites high in the search engine results. Presented with the opportunity to discover something new reminded me what it had been like when I first started at the business. Not only did I find that I was revitalized-but there was an added bonus and when it came time to review my income the new abilities which i had acquired allowed me to work out a better contract.
I admit that I was quite lucky to be given that chance and that maybe this is not an option for everyone. If you can't see any room to expand or if your situation is different altogether it may be beneficial to look somewhere else. Perhaps this is your first job and you have been typecast as the junior and in spite of all of your best efforts you can't get anyone to take you seriously. Or maybe your ideals have changed and you simply aren't sure what you are doing in this industry anymore. You may feel underutilized, underappreciated, under compensated, or simply overworked. In either case, if you no longer enjoy your job you might need to leave and start over. Although you should make sure that before leaving your current job that you do as much investigation and ask as many questions as you possibly can. Make sure that the grass really is greener; a whole new job might appear more interesting, more challenging, and provide more paybut looks can be misleading. You may find similar annoyances elsewhere and be absolutely no better off.
If you choose to proceed with your job search you will need to formulate a plan. Go ahead and check the local newspaper/employment websites for jobs that suit your ability and experience. Determine how competitive the market is. Determine what employers are seeking. Should you upgrade your skills; do you first need to take a course? If your plan is to change careers altogether then look for positions that are a good blend between what you enjoy and what you are good at. When it is something that is entirely new for you than be prepared to take that initial pay reduction as you develop experience. Once you have performed the initial investigation, clean up your resume and rehearse your interviewing techniques. Write down a schedule that sets out the people you will make contact with and how frequently. Are you going to approach recruitment agencies? How many copies of your resume will you distribute? Throughout this process make sure that you have a backup plan. How are you affected should your manager discovers your intentions to leave? Are you prepared to leave work earlier than predicted? Or what if your employer counter offers? You need to be well prepared for these situations.
Ultimately-work is a major part of your life today and will be up until the day that you retire. When you are in a job that is making you miserable then you should take action to identify a job that you love. Of course, try your hardest to make the most of your current position firstbut if that is not realistic be sure you do your homework and are well prepared in your job search. Best of luck.
When moving up the ladder is not really an option in your situation, why not try shifting sideways (Yes, that's right, sideways!) Should you be ready to leave your comfort zone, branching out across divisions gives you the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the company while increasing your expertise. I've experienced this first hand during my own career as a programmer. Downsizing led to the IT and marketing divisions merging so my time was assigned less to development and more to Search Engine Optimization. I was uncertain at the beginning, but it was definitely better compared to being out of work. I needed to hit the books pretty hard but soon enough I was becoming well versed in the software and strategies necessary to keep our sites high in the search engine results. Presented with the opportunity to discover something new reminded me what it had been like when I first started at the business. Not only did I find that I was revitalized-but there was an added bonus and when it came time to review my income the new abilities which i had acquired allowed me to work out a better contract.
I admit that I was quite lucky to be given that chance and that maybe this is not an option for everyone. If you can't see any room to expand or if your situation is different altogether it may be beneficial to look somewhere else. Perhaps this is your first job and you have been typecast as the junior and in spite of all of your best efforts you can't get anyone to take you seriously. Or maybe your ideals have changed and you simply aren't sure what you are doing in this industry anymore. You may feel underutilized, underappreciated, under compensated, or simply overworked. In either case, if you no longer enjoy your job you might need to leave and start over. Although you should make sure that before leaving your current job that you do as much investigation and ask as many questions as you possibly can. Make sure that the grass really is greener; a whole new job might appear more interesting, more challenging, and provide more paybut looks can be misleading. You may find similar annoyances elsewhere and be absolutely no better off.
If you choose to proceed with your job search you will need to formulate a plan. Go ahead and check the local newspaper/employment websites for jobs that suit your ability and experience. Determine how competitive the market is. Determine what employers are seeking. Should you upgrade your skills; do you first need to take a course? If your plan is to change careers altogether then look for positions that are a good blend between what you enjoy and what you are good at. When it is something that is entirely new for you than be prepared to take that initial pay reduction as you develop experience. Once you have performed the initial investigation, clean up your resume and rehearse your interviewing techniques. Write down a schedule that sets out the people you will make contact with and how frequently. Are you going to approach recruitment agencies? How many copies of your resume will you distribute? Throughout this process make sure that you have a backup plan. How are you affected should your manager discovers your intentions to leave? Are you prepared to leave work earlier than predicted? Or what if your employer counter offers? You need to be well prepared for these situations.
Ultimately-work is a major part of your life today and will be up until the day that you retire. When you are in a job that is making you miserable then you should take action to identify a job that you love. Of course, try your hardest to make the most of your current position firstbut if that is not realistic be sure you do your homework and are well prepared in your job search. Best of luck.
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