6 Tips on How to Move On From a Dead-End Job

Dead-End JobEver felt like your work is sucking the life out of you? Have you seen the signs that it’s time to move on to a different career? Perhaps you have something in mind that will make you feel happier and fulfilled. If this is the case, then it’s probably the right time to take action and follow your gut feeling.

Here are some things to watch out for to help you decide if you need to seek a new career:

  • Your salary isn’t enough to support your desired lifestyle or family.
  • You’ve always wanted to do something different.
  • You barely have time for other important things.
  • The work itself is taking a toll on your health.

Once you’ve decided to change your career path, it is important to not be afraid when doing so. It might be an overwhelming task, but anticipate the fact that changing careers isn’t going to be an easy road.

Below are some tips to help you get started when changing careers:

Focus on your passions and interests. Think of something that you really enjoy doing. It’s possible that you dread going to work because of the uninteresting environment.Seek a field and a job that will suit your interests to avoid making the wrong decision.

Widen your perspective. Don’t just put yourself in a box; instead, work to apply your experience and skills somewhere else, even if it’s in a totally different industry from your current job. Look for job descriptions that fit your strengths,and incorporate those skills in your resume, online profiles and marketing materials.

Start now, never later. Don’t just make it your goal to switch to a different career. Take action and start to look for other options to achieve your goal. You can talk to your friends, familyand network to learn more about the industries or jobs that interest you.

Articulate your plans. Once you know what you want to do, take the time to construct a 20- to 30-word pitch to articulate it. Doing this makes it easier for you determine and secure a different career, as other people may be able to help you along the way. Since attention spans are getting shorter, avoid constructing a two-minute pitch.

Don’t put your current employer out of the picture. Consider working for the same company even if you’re not happy with your current role. Sometimes all you have to do is change departments or secure an in-house transfer. To learn more about growth opportunities, feel free to talk with your current manager.

Wait for the perfect opportunity. Don’t expect things to come your way in an instant. It will take time to pursue your dream job. All you have to do is be patient while you keep your goal in mind.

These tips should help you get your career back on track and achieve the dream job you’ve always longed for. Once you do find better work, you’ll realize moving on from a dead-end job isn’t so bad after all.

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Alan Carniol

Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.