Changing Jobs and Career Moves

For most people, starting a new job can be terrifying! It's not as simple as a duck to water and it's not just about hoping that someone will be nice enough to show you where to get that much needed cup of coffee. New job jitters stems from far more than where the toilet is and where to park your car. It's about the new responsibilities, new bosses, new colleagues, new systems and new procedures. And it's about that dreadful thought that crosses your mind: What if I fail?

Starting a new job can be tough. There's the whole process of meeting people and getting settled in, not to mention figuring out how the copier works. But with six simple ideas, the transition can be a pleasant and rewarding one:

Does the term 'Assessment' or 'testing' conjure up vivid imaginations of pre-exam jitters and uncontrollable anxiety? No need, Assessments are professional and informative – even fun!

Last year, South Africa experienced what was described as the country's largest ever retrenchment crisis with thousands of people having lost their jobs as a result of either formal or informal layoffs. Although the recession is said to be something of the past, there are unfortunately those individuals who still face the aftermath of having lost their jobs as well as incalculable social impact that retrenchments have on society.

In South Africa, employees may be dismissed during their employment probation period given relevant grounds for being fired. Getting fired during your probation period could be used to your advantage when looking for your new job, provided you learn from your career mistakes, be honest in your job application, present a legitimate CV to the recruiter and remain honest during the jbo interview.

There are many things to consider when planning a career change. Your career demands constant attention and it is up to you to nurture your successes. Use this list of career change do’s and empower yourself when making a career move.

Have you ever heard of an exit interview? While termination interviews mainly benefit employers, there are benefits to spare for the modest job seeker. Learn more about exit interviews and how they can benefit you.

As with Resigning from your job is never easy and in some cases can be a very emotional time. By following these resignation guidelines there is no reason why any resignation process should be difficult.

In today’s job market, as a result of high staff turnover many companies are responding to resignations with counter offers. While you may be dazed by your employers counter to your resignation, you need to be aware of the consequences of accepting such offers.

In order to change your career successfully it is advisable to set up a career change action plan. Changing careers can be difficult but by using a career action plan it is easier to make well informed career decisions. A career plan will assist you in covering all your bases when looking to make a career move.

Hand in your letter of resignation with respect and remember that the boss you resign from today may be a client you are trying to sign tomorrow. Follow Jobs.co.za’s five steps to writing a resignation letter and be sure to leave your old job with a positive impression and future reference and terminate your employment with dignity.

To ensure the longevity of your career drive and success it is important that every job seeker, passive or active, should continuously review their career by making use of self assessment tests. Self assessment tests assist you with your life long career plan and specifically focus on; your values, your interests, your likes and dislikes, personality traits as well as your skills. Management assessments and personal career assessment tests are very useful in understanding your position within your current job role and when planning a career change or motivation for a promotion to a management position.

Jobs.co.za explains the significance of changing your career and how this differs to simply changing a job. We provide guidelines on things to do when considering changing your career path and how to implement a successful career change plan and budget.

Top Ten Tips on How to Get Head Hunted. By reading the word head hunting you may picture a collection of pygmy shrunken heads strung up in your friendly recruiter’s office right? Ok well maybe not quite as graphic as this, but in a sense head hunters are quite literally after your head. The best way to get head hunted is by creating enough buzz around your name and your experience.