Navigating Job Transitions: Separating Myths from Facts
Unpacking common job-switching advice in the modern work landscape, separating myths from facts to help you make informed career decisions. Based on HBR article.
Program Modules
Introduction: The Shifting Landscape of Job Switching
An overview of the conflicting advice surrounding job switching and the impact of the pandemic on career decisions.
Reflect on Your Current Job Satisfaction
WeeklyTake a moment to honestly assess your current job satisfaction. What are the pros and cons?
“There's no guarantee that your next job will be better than your current one.”
Myth vs. Fact: Debunking Common Job Switching Beliefs
Exploring and debunking five common myths about job switching, based on HBR article.
Myth 1: Always Be Looking
WeeklyAnalyzing the advice to perpetually be on the hunt for a better job.
“It's OK to be a little less antsy.”
Myth 2: Stay At Least Two Years
WeeklyExamining the belief that short job stints damage your resume.
“Short stints don't always hurt a resume especially these days.”
Myth 3: Never Leave Without a Job Lined Up
WeeklyDiscussing the necessity of having a new job before leaving the current one.
“Gaps in job history just aren't the sticking points they once were.”
Myth 4: Never Make a Lateral Move
WeeklyExploring the value of lateral moves for career growth.
“Instead, focus on finding interesting work even if it's only a lateral move.”
Myth 5: Don't Quit Before a Counteroffer
WeeklyAnalyzing the pros and cons of accepting a counteroffer from your current employer.
“Remember, there was a reason you started to look for a job in the first place, and that reason is unlikely to change even with an attractive counteroffer.”
Making Informed Decisions: Weighing Your Options
A framework for evaluating your current job and potential new opportunities to make the best decision for your career, integrating HBR decision-making frameworks.
Create a Decision Matrix
WeeklyUse a decision matrix to compare your current job with potential alternatives, based on your values and priorities.
Visualize Your Future Self
WeeklyImagine yourself in both scenarios (staying vs. leaving). What does your life look like in 1 year? 5 years? Consider the emotional, financial, and personal impacts.
What You'll Accomplish
- Identify outdated job switching advice.
- Understand the impact of the pandemic on job transitions.
- Evaluate the pros and cons of staying in a current role vs. seeking a new one.
- Debunk common myths about job switching.
- Make informed career decisions based on personal values and circumstances.
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