Career Pivot and Transitions at 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.

About 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023. This data is according to a report by the jobs site Monster.com. Are you one of them? Were you searching the internet with word combinations such as the following: "career transformation, career transition at 50, career transition at 40, career change at 30, career change at 50, career transition to data science, career transition to data analyst"? Then this post will help you explore which questions to start with for your career transition and change journey. It will cover:

• Career transition vs career change.
• 16 questions to ask yourself if you are considering a career change.
•  Actionable digital tip for coaches and talent acquisition professionals.
• Resources for further reading.

Career Transition vs Career Change

According to Indeed.com, I quote: "a career transition is the process of discovering and pursuing a new career." A career transition is about seeking another job inside or outside of your current company within the same or similar industry. On the other hand, a career change is about changing to a different sector or industry.

16 questions to ask if you are considering a career change:

If you are in a career change, considering one, or supporting your team, colleagues, or clients in their career transition, here are sixteen questions you can start asking:

Main ones:

1. What do you love?

2. What are you good at?

3. What does the world need? (How can you add value?)

4. Where can your skills help?

Going into details:

5. What are your strengths?

6. What are your values?

7. Which skills do you have which can make you stand out?

8. What are industries and jobs that align with your core values?

9. What do I want your day to look like? What do you not like doing?

Going deeper and identifying your actions:

10. What do you want to be remembered for?

11. What career will help you manifest that vision?

12. What are the barriers to entry in your future career?

13. Who can you ask for help to learn more?

14. What new skills do you need to develop?

15. What are your transferable skills?

16. What are the top 3 actions you will take to proceed with your career transition, and by when?

These are only a few of the many questions one can ask. What else would you add?

Tip for coaches and talent acquisition professionals who are reading:

 ✔️ Data:

 Popular searches I came across on YouTube which is the world's 2nd largest search engine:

"Career transformation, career transition at 50, career transition at 40, career change at 30, career change at 50, career transition to data science, career transition to data analyst."

✔️Turning it into action:

 What "relevant" content can you create for your company or brand around these searches to help drive interest for this customer or candidate group?

Conclusion:

I hope the list of the questions to ask before a career transition helps you to start exploring possibilities for your career transformation.

 In my almost 20-year career, I've changed or transitioned into careers in telecom, mobile, insurance, digital advertising, tech start-up, consulting, pharma, and coaching, and changed countries as an ex-pat. Now, as an executive and career coach, I help my clients with their career growth. 

 If you are overwhelmed with the required work, don't know how to take action toward a career transition or change, or are looking for an accountability partner, I can help you take overwhelm from your career journey. I help busy professionals simplify complex career change and transition topics, so that they get clarity and realize their visions. Explore more here about career transition or career growth offers.

 Resources and Further Reading:

• 10 Important Questions To Ask Yourself To Determine The Next Step In Your Career (forbes.com)
• https://learnmore.monster.com/poll-results-new-year-new-career
• 11 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Considering a Career Switch (businessinsider.com)
• What Is a Career Transition? (With Indicators and Guide) | Indeed.com 

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