Managing Change

• How to change jobs

  • Research – when looking for a new job, research potential new employers and their expectations, to ensure the change will align with your needs
  • Transferable skills – are the current skills and experiences you have transferable and applicable to what you want to do in your new place of work, such as communication, leadership and planning
• How to change jobs

  • Education – updating skills to broaden/deepen knowledge through training, retraining or further education may assist in giving a competitive edge when applying for a new job
  • Networking – people in your network may be able to give you job leads, offer you advice and introduce you to others in the same field
  • Flexibility – being prepared for employment status, location and salary changes when changing jobs is important.
• Dealing with unemployment

  • A reduction in income could mean cutting down on spending, a carefully planned budget may need to be considered.
  • Be proactive in looking for employment. Retrain or do volunteer work to increase your skill set and employability.
• Dealing with unemployment

  • Contact your networks and communicate your employment goals, availability, situation and qualifications.
  • Develop a portfolio and quality references while you are working to better your chances of gaining employment if you find yourself unemployed.
  • Stay ahead and plan for the future and possible employment changes. Develop yourself and your skills.
• Negotiation skills

  • Individual career development can occur through effective negotiation. During times of change the opportunity to negotiate working conditions, working hours and pay can arise. The key to effective negotiation is to ensure that both parties reach a favourable agreement.
  • Develop assertive (not aggressive) and persuasive elements within your negotiations to influence change ensures that your input is heard and valued.
• Negotiation skills

  • A win-win outcome is achieved through communication, consultation and compromise. Individual career development can be achieved by the employee and employer working together in the process to discuss current situations, what needs to change and how. Be prepared to compromise.
  • Have clear expectations of what you want to achieve and be willing to listen to the expectations of your employer.