Things to look for in a new job Change plays a big role as people ring in a new year. At the dawn of a new year, some people resolve to live healthier in the months ahead while others might make financial resolutions in an attempt to improve their bottom lines.
exception of people who work more than 55 hours per week, stress rises accordingly with the numbers of hours worked each week. Keep that in mind if your goal is to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance.
The decision to change jobs is another popular resolution at the dawn of a new year. Professionals change jobs for various reasons. But regardless of what’s behind a career change, many people can benefit by looking for things in a new job that can make them happy both professionally and personally.
· Satisfaction: When attempting to achieve a better work/life balance, it can be easy to overlook satisfaction at work in exchange for more time at home. But studies have shown that feeling satisfied by what you do can have a profound impact on your overall happiness. It’s possible to find an engaging career that still affords you time away from work, and such a career can ultimately pave the way toward a happier life.
· Salary: Of course everyone would love to earn more money when changing jobs, but there is more to changing jobs than just improving your bottom line. As you begin your job search, consider how much you currently earn and if that allows you to live a life you love. If so, don’t overemphasize finding a new job that pays considerably more than your currently earn. On the flip side, young professionals who want to start a family in the years ahead should consider the costs associated with such a decision and how the salaries they earn at their next jobs may affect what they want down the road.
· Commute: Bending over backwards simply to get to work and then get home from work can have an incredibly negative impact on your life. A study from the Office of National Statistics in the United Kingdom found that commuters, especially those who spend between 60 and 90 minutes commuting to work, have lower life satisfaction and lower levels of happiness compared to people who don’t commute. Before accepting a job offer, estimate your commute time to and from the new office and try to determine the impact of that commute on your quality of life.
· Work/life balance: Before beginning your search for a new job, think about why you want to switch careers or companies. Long hours often leads to burnout. If you’re looking for a new job because you’re burned out, try to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance. A study from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen found that, with the curious
Many people aspire to find a new job at the dawn of a new year. Job seekers should consider a host of factors before switching jobs to make sure they make the best decisions. Credit: Metro Creative
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Though people might not have known it when the world renowned ball began to descend on New York City’s Times Square shortly before midnight on December 31, 2019, the year 2020 would prove to be one marked by considerable challenges. The public health crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty that arose as the world grappled with how to confront the virus proved to be a perfect storm that might take years to recover from. Many people will rejoice as the calender turns from 2020 to 2021, even though the economic fallout of COVID-19 is likely to be felt well into 2021. In a survey of 235 economists conducted by the National Association for Business Economists, roughly 80 percent of respondents indicated there is at least a 25 percent chance that the United States economy will endure a double-dip recession. That means the recession that affected the American economy (and, more broadly, the global economy) throughout much of 2020 could prove to be only the first wave, with a second downturn occurring in 2021. Each January people resolve to make changes in an effort to improve their lives. Known as New Year’s resolutions, these pledges can serve as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. According to Statista, finding a new job was the eighth most popular New Year’s resolution in 2019.
❚ Keep looking. Just because the economy is struggling doesn’t mean businesses aren’t still hiring. While some industries have suffered mightily during the pandemic, others have thrived. Unemployment figures reached historic highs in the United States in June 2020, but those numbers had already declined significantly by the end of summer. That’s because companies were hiring. Opportunities are out there, even if the economy is struggling.
Given the economic challenges of 2020, professionals unhappy with their careers may think twice before resolving to switch careers in the year ahead. And while switching careers in the midst of a prolonged economic downturn may seem risky, there are ways to continue on the path to a new career even if the economy is struggling. ❚ Stay the course. If you have been working toward a career change then
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❚ Maintain your professional connections. Networking is a valuable tool when looking for a new job. Successful networking can provide access to job openings that may never be posted on online job boards. And in the age of social distancing, many professionals working from home full-time or those who have been grounded for business traveling are happy to connect with colleagues, even if those connections are limited to Zoom calls or email. While a recession may not be the best time to make a career change, all career transitions require some measure of risk. Professionals committed to changing careers should not let economic downturns prevent them from doing so. mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com
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There also is stiff competition for those who think they’ll simply keep a résumé posted online and wait for the jobs to roll in. BeHiring says the popular job-hunting site Monster.com receives 427,000 résumé postings each and every week. Getting a better idea of how the hiring process works today can improve professionals’ chances of getting a new job or even switching careers. Understand there is a “hiring funnel” Recruiters use a specific model for every job posting. Informally dubbed the “hiring funnel,” this is a reference to the number of total applications they need to generate in order to get a single hire. On average of the 1,000 who see an online job posting, 200 will begin the application process, 100 will actually follow through and only 25 résumés will be screened out, according to Talent Function Group, LLC. Among that final 25, between four and six will ultimately be invited for an interview. Be creative with a résumé Hundreds of people are vying for the same job, and human resources personnel who review applicants may spend 10 seconds reading over each résumé. As a result, it is essential to make a résumé stand out. Areas most perused on a résumé include job titles, companies worked for, start/end dates, and education. Make sure these key areas are visible and impressive. Also, many résumés are scanned electron-
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