Career Change: Does A Job For Life Still Exist?Parts 2

 
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3. Don't expect to snap your fingers and see your new career magically appear overnight.

Finding a new job - especially if you are changing careers completely - can take time. A job search can almost become a fulltime job in and of itself if it's done correctly. The chances of deciding to look for a new job and then seeing an ideal opportunity drop in your lap several days later are rare. You will need to work at it to not only locate excellent opportunities, but to then convince such companies that are the ideal person for them. When looking at a career change, have patience but also ensure you put the required effort forth to effectively find what you are looking for.

4. Be creative with your job search and utilize common sense.

"Thinking outside the box" is a tired cliché but it is true: when looking for a new job, don't just do what you've always done ie. fire off 100 resumes by email to prospective employers, answer a few newspaper ads for jobs that are similar to what you are doing currently, etc. There are more effective ways to conduct your job search. Speak with your friends, family and former colleagues and anyone else who can influence your search. One of these people might know someone who knows someone who can help you or point you in the right direction. Also, don't forget to consider positions different from your current role that utilize transferable skills and interest you. If you are bored with your current position, moving to the same position at another company doesn't make a lot of long-term sense.

Before jumping into a job search, fully understand why you are looking to change jobs and what you expect to get out of a possible career change. Ensure that your current company/job can't be salvaged before you decide to leave it. Once you've confirmed that you are in fact looking for a career change, then figure out your plan of attack to attain your new job.

Afterall, if you're simply looking for a raise, asking for one is easier than looking for a new job.