CHANGE
Change occurs in the work environment and in our personal lives. It may be good or bad depending on how it’s viewed. With attitude adjustment change is manageable… embrace it!
Job changes are at times unexpected… some people may experience vertigo or feel that they have lost control. Expected job changes are decisive and deliberate changes! With the latter, you are in control and there is predictable success!
I found the book “Who Moved My Cheese” written by Spencer Johnson, a good example of how to navigate change! It’s about two mice (Sniff and Scurry) and two humans (Hem and Haw) who are in a maze looking for cheese. The writing is simple and easy to understand, funny and very insightful! Like the mice…. assess your situation, plan and act!
My greatest personal change was emigration, just the thought of moving to a new country is fear in itself! I believed the probability for success was high therefore, I was able to overcame the fear and uncertainty relatively quickly. Failure was not an option! My survival depended on my perseverance and discipline . Job changes are not any different…you too can learn to overcome your fear!
Don’t limit yourself because of the fear of change! Change is inevitable…. embrace it! With change comes limitless possibilities for success. For those without locality restrictions such as children in lower school, expand your job search outside of your geographical area, relocating could be your best bet!
YOU can choose to be Hem and Haw or you can be Sniff and Scurry!
ANALYSIS
Job Change may require you to conduct a self analysis …Yes, you!
Do you have skills that you didn’t realize were actual job skills? Many people unknowingly possess great soft skills. Let’s take a look…a parent has to manage a family’s budget (Financial Management ), plan school projects (Project Management) plan activities (Creativity) and teach (Communication). Who knew…Great, right?
There are career sites that include assessment tools to help you determine your soft skills and will include the skills in your profile for future employment. Use your soft skills to help you in your next job application and interview. Check out FLEXJOBS , it is a good career site to find this type of assessment. The site also provides other important features such as employer screening, connection to career coaches, webinars and resume review.
To conclude…Change requires analysis and ACTION! Breathe… I survived change, you can too!
T’s tip: Boost your resume with your soft skills!
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Another excellent piece Louraine. Change is difficult for most and I like the way you illustrated the value and ease of accepting change and working through it. Great book to reference ‘Who Moved my Cheese’. I had to read it as part of my leadership development.
Thank you for sharing Annette!
Love this! Your illustration how to overcome fear is very instructive and is of excellent value for persons who have experienced CHANGE as emigration. “Who moved my Cheese” is a must read for me.
Thank You Leonie, I am glad you found value in my post!
Change is always difficult but navigating the right way. An have positive results. Who Moved my Cheese is an excellent book. Every one should read it whether going through change or not. Excellent advice as always
Thank you for your voice Sharon!
Louraine, has a quest for personal fulfillment, satisfaction, knowledge of meaningful experiences that can only be found of understandingly and doing what God has placed her on Earth to do.
Good Job!
Thank You Giovanni!
Excellent topic for these changing times. Change is inevitably and as you’ve stated our attitude plays a major role in how we successfully navigate the change. “Who moved my cheese” has been a must read when we’ve gone thru organizational changes. Thank you Louraine.
Thanks for your feedback Dale!
Your writing is insightful. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for your feedback Art!
Change is inevitable….expect it, embrace it, plan for it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Thurston!
Soft skills is a hidden asset which can bring tremendous value to job seeking. However, actual job related training and/or experience must never be undervalued since most employers may place greater significance on this.
I agree that understanding our ‘hidden’ assets is too often missing in negotiating a job. We should spend some time looking deeply at our own reservoir of talent which could make a lot of difference in the jof market.
Thank you Everton…..Employers very often place more emphasis on hard /technical skills in job postings and less on soft skills . However, I believe both types of skills are equally important and necessary to maintain a positive work environment. Lets keep the conversation going!
Definitely agreed, we need to change our mindset for anyone to grow and make a success. By doing so, the path we want will be aligned with what we want.
Amy, thank you so much for reading my blog!
I think analysis for job change is a really important topic to bring up. We all further refine skills we had and likely learn new skills without even realizing it.
Katie C, so glad I can share my blog with you. Thank you!
will definitely check out flexjobs.. but totally agree that a job change is a critical juncture in life and you offer great tips on how to face this (loved Who Moved My Cheese!)
Thank you Vidya!
Although not easy, as they say, change is inevitable. We have to shift our focus and mindset to embrace the changes. I will check that book “who moved my cheese.”
Marjie, thank you for your feedback, it means a lot!
I will have to look at Flexjobs for those assessments! They will come in handy for sure!
Jennifer, thank you for reading my blog and sharing your feedback!