Next Career Move

Next Career Move introduction

Why are you leaving?
It is important to be totally honest about your motivations and reasons for leaving a job. Make sure it is the right time to leave. You need to be able to clearly communicate and validate these reasons to any future employer. Be honest with yourself about why you are really looking otherwise you will probably find yourself in another unsatisfying job.

What are you looking for?
Once you have decided to consider your options, you must be very sure of what your expectations/aspirations are. Try and write a list of the most important aspects your next role must possess, and if possible try and differentiate between essential and desirable. It is also important to consider why these aspects are important to you. Typical drivers include

i) relationships with manager, peers and subordinates;
ii) Work/Life Balance;
iii) Kind of work you are doing – autonomy, growth opportunity, responsibly etc;
iii) The Company – values. Leadership, industry sector;
iv) Financial considerations – basis, bonus, benefits, future opportunity

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