According to several recent surveys and studies, 70% - 80% of today's workforce is ready to leave their current jobs for a position that they believe will give them the job satisfaction they're looking for. That means that in the United States approximately 100,000,000 of you are ready to leave your jobs for any number of reasons.
Obviously, you're not alone in your pain.
With so many disgruntled people employed today, the question that must be asked before you make your move is "What type of company and position will make me a happy camper?" It's important that you really understand your personal answer to this question because if you leave your current position for the wrong reason(s), you'll be ready to leave your next job shortly after you've found the best restaurants for lunch near your workplace. You're stress levels will return to their current state, and you may find yourself wishing for "the good ol' days" of your current job.
That's a scary thought, isn't it?
While money may be the reason for some of you, the majority of people want to change jobs for other reasons. Whatever your reason(s), you want to be happy when you go to work. You want to know that you can excel and that what you do matters. Deep down, you want to know that you and your company
are doing something good.Obviously, you're not alone in your pain.
With so many disgruntled people employed today, the question that must be asked before you make your move is "What type of company and position will make me a happy camper?" It's important that you really understand your personal answer to this question because if you leave your current position for the wrong reason(s), you'll be ready to leave your next job shortly after you've found the best restaurants for lunch near your workplace. You're stress levels will return to their current state, and you may find yourself wishing for "the good ol' days" of your current job.
That's a scary thought, isn't it?
While money may be the reason for some of you, the majority of people want to change jobs for other reasons. Whatever your reason(s), you want to be happy when you go to work. You want to know that you can excel and that what you do matters. Deep down, you want to know that you and your company
To be truly happy in your next position, take these three steps:
1. Answer these questions truthfully:
• Do you truly like your current profession?
• Do you have advancement opportunities?
• How much recognition do you want in your new position?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses in your current job?
• How much interaction do you want with your fellow employees?
Your answers to these questions are critical to your search for a great job match. Don't think of moving ahead to the next steps until you've answered them. Take the time to be thorough with them. If necessary, find your answers to them over a day or two.
2. Update your resume to reflect what you really want.
Your career objectives may have changed since the last time you looked at your resume. Your skills and accomplishments have changed. Make sure your resume reflects your strengths so that your next employer will see how great a fit you'd be for your desired position.
By Leon R. Scott
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