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When most people hear the term "Career Change" the first thought
that often comes to mind is handing in your resignation and
pursuing an exciting job elsewhere. This attitude leaves many
people neglecting a gold mine of career opportunities within
their own company. Changing careers with your current employer
is a lot easier than you might think.
Staying with your current company has many benefits for you and
your employer. You get to keep your current benefits, skip the
grueling resume-driven job-hunting process, and maintain some of
the comforts of being in a familiar environment. Your employer
has the chance to save the expenses associated with recruiting
and retain an employee with familiar work habits who already
understands the company culture. It is truly a win-win situation
for everyone.
So how do you set yourself up to make an internal transition?
Here are some ideas:
1. Identify what position interests you. Interview fellow
employees to learn as much as possible. Investigate the
possibility of spending some time in their department to get a
feel for “a day in the life of…”
2. Understand the education requirements. Your company may offer
internal training specifically for that position. If you need to
return to school, companies sometimes offer tuition
reimbursement if they know you will continue to work for them.
Another big advantage of staying with your employer is they
might not be as stringent with the education requirements if
you’ve built a solid reputation.
3. Don’t keep your intentions a secret. Without being obnoxious
and without alienating your current supervisor, make your
interest to move on well known. Get your supervisor or mentor’s
buy in to help you meet the right people and maneuver through
company politics.
4. Maintain your performance in your current role. Don’t get so
focused on your career change that you neglect your existing
responsibilities. Continuing to be a strong player is an
excellent way to demonstrate your commitment to the company.
Myrtis Smith, the founder of Premeditated Life is a personal
and career coach. Download her FREE eBook "Your Personal Success
Guide" at www.premeditatedlife.com
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