Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP055: Help Me, I Need A New Job Now! Action Steps Inside

After getting an unexpected call from an old co-worker I worked with before who was also one of my previous superiors, I decided to put this episode together.  He is looking for a new job and asked for my help. Quote of the week: "I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." —Stephen Covey  Points covered: I want to look at three words that are often used interchangeably but have a very different meaning for each one.  These are vocation, career and job.  Which one do you have?  I explain this in the episode as well as the reasons why people leave their jobs: Higher Salary Lack of Career Growth. Toxic Work Environment Better Work-Life Balance Lack of Recognition and Appreciation Burnout and Excessive Workload Poor Management or Leadership Company Instability Desire for a Career Change Better Benefits and Perks Lack of Purpose or Meaning Conflict with Coworkers Desire for More Challenging Work More Flexible Work Arrangements Company Ethics and Values Misalignment Poor Job Security Desire for More Autonomy Education and Personal Development Unrealistic Job Expectations Technology and Automation Changes  How many of these reasons resonate with you?  In order to prepare for the you will need to take these three steps:  Step 1: Identify Your Top Priorities Step 2: Assess Your Current Situation Step 3: Create an Action Plan and execute it! And this is where the action plan begins: I'd like to introduce you to an assessment called Career Direct Assessment provided by Crown Ministries of which I am certified to provide.  The tool is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive online interface that allows users to complete the assessment at their own pace. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, from students and recent graduates looking to enter the workforce to mid-career professionals seeking a change or deeper fulfillment in their work. I have done many of these over the past three years and the results have been astonishing. As a certified Career Direct Consultant I can help you or someone you know get lined up with the best vocation you were meant to do. Did anything resonate with you?  Do you want to explore deeper how I can help you with this topic?  If so, reach out to me and let me know. Simply send me an email to [email protected] and let me know what your question is and how we can connect. If this was your first time, I'm glad you're listening, and I hope you can come back for more podcast episodes.  In the meantime, feel free to listen to all the previous ones I have.  You can find them in your favorite podcast directory.   I can't wait to be here with you next week but until then keep closing that 18- inch gap!   My Book:  Closing The 18-Inch Gap