1. The Art of Managing Career Transitions Katarina Holm-DiDio GlobalSkillsforLifeandWork.com

2. Know Yourself! "Talents are common, everyone has them - but rare is the courage to follow our talents where they lead." - Anon  Assess your transferable skills, areas of expertise, interests, hobbies, VALUES!  Listen to your intuition!  List your achievements and jobs held that you truly enjoyed

3. I'm doing everything I can to sabotage my career. It's a little thing called fear of success". - Jon Stewart  Draft you overall goals  Set a timeline and follow it. Remember to include joy, family and friends too!  Talk to people, connect to people, interact with people!  Ask others about you!  Believe in yourself and take care of yourself!

4. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.“ - Confucius  Allow others to help you – give them a chance to help you!  Brainstorm careers/jobs/industries/organizations you find interesting  Explore career paths and jobs: research, research, research!  Create your job search strategy  Finalize and update your application materials and interview skills

5.  We have to leave our comfort zone  There is a fear of the Unknown  Worries about the future  We feel we are not in control  Unrealistic goals Simple steps to drive by these blocks:  To move on we first have to leave the past behind!  We must allow ourselves enough time to process, plan and prepare  Now is no time for impulsivity, save your creative energy for career exploration  Be persistent, do not give up! Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F. Kennedy Are there Roadblocks?

6. Transitioning from one job to another  Know your values and priorities  Manage your time well. A job search or career change process is a JOB in itself. Give it proper attention and priority!  Take care of your health and wellbeing!  Seek out support and advise. Join relevant groups and associations  Prepare, prepare, prepare!  Be prepared for a marathon, not a sprint

7. "What then is the right way to live? Life should be lived as play." - Plato