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Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Career Change

Are you ready to make the big leap?

You don’t like your job. You’ve known for a while, but hey; it pays the bills! Plus, it’s not like you hate it—you just wish you were doing something else. It’s simply not the right fit.

One day something changes. Maybe you’re placed on a special project where you don’t feel qualified. Perhaps your friend tells you about their new job and everything clicks. It’s even possible you were inspired by something on TV. Whatever the reason, you want to make a career change.

But is it really possible? You have a steady job right now. Is that worth giving up in pursuit of your dreams?

Here at Express Employment Professionals, we see people like this every day. Talented individuals unsure if a career change is right for them. Ask yourself the following questions to get a better idea of whether starting a new path is the best choice.

What Do I Not Like About My Current Position?

Before you quit your job to head out into the job search jungle, figure out why you’re unhappy with your current position in the first place. Is it the company culture? Your job duties? Your boss? It’s possible that your problems with the job could be solved by changing departments within the same company, or discussing the issue with your boss.

You’ll also want to make sure that the problems you have with your current job aren’t going to pop up again in your new job. Learn the type of company culture you enjoy, and what kind of boss you can learn from.

What’s Your Long-Term Goal?

Never quit a job because you’re unhappy in the short-term. First, figure out what it is you ultimately want to do in the future. It’s never too late to start working toward a new dream—however, you need to know the steps required to get there.

While you keep working at your current job, plan for the future. If you want to switch into a new industry, research the industry online and discover what common career paths look like. Take online or after-hours classes if you can. Really get a feel for the job you want and what a career path in that job looks like. The goal here is to make sure the job switch sticks—you don’t want to hop from job to job.

What’s the Downside?

Even if you’re sure you want to begin a new career path, you need to recognize it might be difficult. You’ll need to make new professional contacts, learn a new set of skills, and understand an environment that might be completely different from what you’ve experienced before.

Make a list of pro’s and con’s. How will the new position affect your family? Is there going to be a longer commute? Being realistic about the challenges of changing careers can ensure you run into fewer surprise landmines down the road.

Contact Express

Once you’ve answered these questions and are sure a career change is right for you, contact Express Employment Professionals. Our recruiters will listen to what you liked and disliked about your past position, and use that information to help you find the right job for you.

Staffing companies offer both full-time and part-time positions. This means you could even find a great temp job in your chosen industry before you quit your current job. Think of it as a sneak peek of what a career in that field could look like.

Have you ever experienced a career change? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

What is Movin’ On Up?

Movin on Up[We want to take a moment to give our readers a refresher of just what Movin’ On Up is. Most of you are long-time readers, but we’ve gained quite a few newbies in the last few months.

In order to clarify what we do here, let’s back up a bit and explain what Express Employment Professionals is all about. Our blog is powered by Express employees, and that’s where our expert advice comes from.

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S. and Canada, and employed a record 510,000 people in 2016. Express works with job seekers to help them find the right jobs for their skills and experience, and never charges a fee for our services and support. A variety of jobs are filled through Express, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. And, as one of the leading staffing agencies in North America, Express provides employment services and workforce solutions to employers throughout our community.

In case that wasn’t informative enough, here is a YouTube playlist chock full of videos that explain what Express is all about. The following is the first video in the series detailing job opportunities at Express:

So, what is Movin’ On Up’s purpose? To prepare job seekers for struggles they might face during their career, from interview to hire to retirement. We help readers discover how to get the interview, how to nab the job, and how to excel in their position. We want each reader to discover and maintain an exciting career. All blogs are backed by Express industry knowledge, so you know you’re getting quality information.

New articles are added to Movin’ On Up the first Wednesday and Friday of every month, and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter.

 

Have any questions or suggestions for Movin’ On Up? Let us know in the comments below!

Express Associate Spotlight: Associate of the Year

DSC_6125 (2)In 2016, Express Employment Professionals put 510,000 people to work, ultimately putting food on the table for thousands of families. But one man’s efforts to care for his family were so inspirational that he was recently recognized as the Express Associate of the Year at the company’s annual International Leadership Conference in San Francisco.

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Congratulations to Our Next Round of Job Jackpot Winners!

job_jackpotAt Express Employment Professionals, we know our associates are what make us successful, and we’re privileged to have put more than 500,000 people to work in 2015. To show our thanks, we’re awarding 30 associates $1,000 each in our new sweepstakes, Job Jackpot.

As part of Job Jackpot, associates are given a scratch-off ticket. Game pieces can be returned to participating Express offices to be entered into a grand prize drawing to win $1,000.

Grand prize drawings are held bimonthly, and the most recent drawing just took place. Congratulations to the following Express associates:

  • Matthew from Missouri
  • Richard from Idaho
  • Felipe from Ontario
  • Jordan from Montana
  • Emily from Minnesota

If you’d like a chance to be our next winner, stop by your local Express office and talk to your staffing consultant today!

Movin’ On Up is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals.

Brand It Blue Day Is This Week!

BrandItBlueDay2014For the fourth year, employees from Express Employment Professionals offices across North America will gather together for an international day of service. The mission of Brand It Blue Day is to help in the fight against hunger in the communities where Express team members work and live, and you have the chance to be a part of the effort.

Taking the time to serve gives you the feeling of joy and a sense of accomplishment through helping someone in need, but it can also improve your chances to find a great job. When you volunteer you’re able to network with people you may not have otherwise met, learn new skills, and show potential employers that serving others is important to you.

If you’d like to join Express for Brand It Blue Day, click here to find out if your local Express office is participating. Then, contact them to find out how you can be involved.

Movin’ On Up is brought to Express Employment Professionals.

Learn More About the Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast

imageThe Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast is an event from Express Employment Professionals that features outstanding speakers who are ready to share their expertise on reaching the next level, being inspired, and becoming a great leader.

The event is back for its seventh year with a new lineup of engaging and entertaining speakers, including:

  • 15-time NBA All-Star, Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal
  • Author and professional coach, Marshall Goldsmith
  • Motivational speaker and career consultant, Kaplan Mobray

You can join us for this half-day event on Wednesday, April 13, as we live blog the event right here on Movin’ On Up. Don’t miss all the great tips and inspiring quotes from our speakers!

Movin’ On Up is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals.

Congratulations to Our Next Round of Job Jackpot Winners!

job_jackpotAt Express Employment Professionals, we know our associates are what make us successful, and we’re privileged to have put more than 500,000 people to work in 2015. To show our thanks, we’re awarding 30 associates $1,000 each in our new sweepstakes, Job Jackpot.

As part of Job Jackpot, associates are given a scratch-off ticket. Game pieces can be returned to participating Express offices to be entered into a grand prize drawing to win $1,000.

Grand prize drawings are held bimonthly, and the most recent drawing just took place. Congratulations to the following Express associates:

  • Venessa from Idaho
  • Josue from Washington
  • Alicia from Kentucky
  • Marguerite from Kentucky
  • Bobby from Tennessee

If you’d like a chance to be our next winner, stop by your local Express office and talk to your staffing consultant today!

Movin’ On Up is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals.