Career Change Checklist
Table of Contents
Self-Awareness
Understand what motivates you and use this to identify your dream job.
Set professional goals, short- and long-term.
Determine why you are looking to embark on a new career now.
Determine what satisfation you seek that you haven't found in your current career.
Think how long you seriously considered making a change.
Explore your options to a complete career change.
Determine what you like and what you would like to change in your current career.
Think which of your skills are a good match for the career you would like to have.
Research the career you would like to have.
Check the future opportunities in your new career.
Career Change
Understand how the job market functions.
Build a contact network that is both supportive and challenging.
Be persistent.
Be confident.
Have a clear objective based firmly on your strengths and supported by your experience.
Be financially secure and have enough money to make the transition.
Focus on what you want and how you achieve this.
Communicate your objective energetically, in writing and in person.
Show yourself at your highest level of effectiveness.
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Presented by:
Alex Strickland
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Who it's for
This Career Change Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Career Change essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Career Change structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Career Change Checklist
- Save Career Change Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Career Change (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.