Have you lost hope—wondering if job satisfaction is possible? You are in the crossroad of the Elevate Career Cycle, dealing with misalignment, frustration, and fear. You are stuck.
How do you get from hopeless to home? This question looms large, especially at the beginning of the career transition process.
I listen to your story. You have been out of the labor market for many years or have been doing a job that has hit a dead end. You’ve left the military, and your experience does not seem to transfer to the civilian market. You need to figure out what’s next.
Worry grinds down your self-esteem. You are overwhelmed by the vast number of career options. The question you face is simple: How do I get started? There are three steps you can take to tamp down your anxiety and unleash your creativity (which you will need to make a successful mid-career shift).
Step One: Change Your Perspective: Stop talking to the negative, unhappy people in your life. Connect with people who are thriving and believe in you. Consciously listen to the positive perspectives a person who has found their career home enjoys.
Step Two: Embrace Your Work Ethic: Are you a hard worker? If the answer is yes, this is your golden ticket to an amazing career transition. You will be willing to do the self-reflection and self-assessment needed to wisely inform your choices. You will invest in training, conduct your research, and learn how to market your unique career brand. Yes, it’s hard work—I invite you to step up and do it.
Step Three: Elevate You: As you complete your career assessment, you become intimate with your values, enjoyable skills, interests, and temperament. This is your talent suitcase, unique to you. Your commitment to employing the best version of yourself is essential. Let other people settle, you deserve to find your true career home.
A combination of psychological perspectives and solid career transition tools will be your ticket. Unlock your creativity and curiosity. It’s your time to shine.