1. 16 Career Changes

2. SUCCESS
PROGRESS
LEGACY

3. After studying these topics, you will benefit by:
Identifying various methods of increasing training and development
Committing to life-long learning and the practice of professionalism
Naming the various changes in employment status that can occur in one’s career

4. After studying these topics, you will benefit by (cont.):
Demonstrating appropriate behaviors to exhibit when embarking on a new job search and when leaving a position
Describing the opportunities, benefits, and resources to become an entrepreneur
Integrating professional behavior into your life plan

5. CAREER CHANGES
Career changes should be welcome because they mean you are accomplishing and updating your goals.

6. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Training: learning new skills
Development: enhancing existing skills
Be aware of key duties within other departments
Increase your knowledge and understanding of the company mission and strategy

7. TOPIC SITUATION Destin
TOPIC RESPONSE: Should Destin attend? Why or why not?

8. CONTINUAL LEARNING
Continual learning: the ongoing process of increasing your knowledge in the area of your career
Formal learning: returning to college to increase knowledge, improve skills, or receive an advance degree
Informal learning: reading career-related magazines, newsletters, Internet research, or informational interviews

9. CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Natural to desire a job change
Reasons for change include:
Acquired experience
Higher salary
Improved work hours
Increased responsibility, status, and power
A perceived decrease in stress
Desire for different work environment and/or colleagues

10. NEW JOB SEARCHES Inform others of your desire for a new job only if:
Increased education
Moving away
Mastery of job skills
Secure a letter of recommendation
Keep job search confidential if your desire for new job is not based on any of the above

11. JOB SEARCHES Conduct search during non-working hours
Display grace and style
Remain positive
When asked about job search, keep explanation brief and simple
Not appropriate to share details about potential employers or status of job search

12. CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Changes in employment status include:
Promotions
Voluntary terminations
Involuntary terminations
Lateral transfers
Retirement

13. PROMOTIONS
Promotion: moving to a position higher in the organization with increased responsibility
Steps toward getting a promotion:
Begin behaving and dressing for the desired position
Secure copy of job description for desired job
Develop new skills
Watch and learn from others

14. PROMOTIONS When you are promoted: You will receive: Thank former boss
An increase in pay
A new title
New responsibilities
Thank former boss
Never gloat
Try not to reinvent the wheel
Ask for and accept help from others

15. TOPIC SITUATION Rachel’s Opportunity
TOPIC RESPONSE: Based on everything you have learned in this course, what additional activities can Rachel do to position herself for a promotion?

16. VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
Voluntary termination: leaving your job on your own (new job or retirement)
Do not quit your job unless you have one waiting
Be professional and do not burn bridges
Letter of resignation: written notice of your voluntary termination
Two weeks’ notice - Typed
Provide final day - Be positive
Sign and date letter

17. Sample Letter of Resignation
February 1, 2018
Susie Supervisor
ABC Company
123 Avenue 456
Anycity, USA 98765
RE: Notice of Resignation
Dear Ms. Supervisor:
While I have enjoyed working for ABC Company, I have been offered and have accepted a new position with another firm. Therefore, my last day of employment will be February 23, 2018.
In the past two years, I have had the pleasure of learning new skills and of working with extremely talented individuals. I thank you for the opportunities you have provided me and wish everyone at ABC Company continued success.
Sincerely,
Jennie New-job
Jennie New-Job
123 North Avenue
Sample Letter of Resignation

18. VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
Do not behave or speak negatively
Leave in a manner that makes the company want to rehire you
Remain professional
Turn in keys, name badge, company property
Do not take or destroy company property
Take only personal belongings
Preserve confidentiality

19. TOPIC SITUATION Audrey Leaving a Job
TOPIC RESPONSE: If you leave your employer on a bad note, what steps can you take to correct the situation?

20. VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
Exit interview: when an employer meets with an employee who is voluntarily leaving a company to identify opportunities to improve the work environment
Questions regarding former position, boss, and work environment
Goal is to secure constructive input on how to improve company
Share opportunities for improvement
Do not get personal
Remain professional

21. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
Involuntary termination: when you lose your job against your will
Involuntary terminations include:
Firing: terminated for poor performance
Layoff: result of company financial issue
Restructuring: company change of strategy

22. TALK IT OUT
If you were laid off, what are the first three things you would do, and why?

23. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
Work recall: employee is called back after being laid off
Furloughs
Employees take unpaid work days
Required
Not due to poor performance
An effort to save financial resources
Use time wisely

24. THINK ABOUT IT
What is the best way to use your time during a furlough day?

25. OTHER MOVES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Lateral move: transferred to another area of company with the same pay and responsibilities
Demotion: a decrease in job title, status, and pay
Retirement: employee voluntarily leaves company and will no longer be working

26. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneur: someone who assumes the risk of succeeding or failing in business through owning and operating a business
Reasons people become entrepreneurs:
Would rather work for themselves
Want more control of work environment
Want more income
Have lost their jobs and are unable to find another

27. TALK IT OUT
What type of business would you like to own? What steps do you need to take to make this dream a reality?

28. CAREER SUCCESS Do not change jobs too frequently
Those with healthy careers rarely stay in one job
Keep résumé updated
Doing so keeps you motivated to:
Take on additional responsibilities
Increase knowledge, skills, and abilities
Be prepared for career opportunities

29. Keep focused on your life plan and consistently display professionalism so you will be positioned for a lifetime of workplace success.