Ken Schuman
 
Careers Transition Associates



 
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How to Change Your Career:

Manage the Transition
 
  1. Have a written plan.



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  3. Build in flexibility to your plan, while keeping focused on the goal.



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  5. Obtain training and certifications if needed.



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  7. Get the support you need.



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  9. Have checkpoints along the way to see how you are doing.



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  11. Plan backwards, starting with ultimate goals and working back to the present.



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  13. Learn to recognize and deal with stress.



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  15. Expect setbacks.



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  17. Don’t burn your bridges when leaving your former job.



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  19. Set smart goals (i.e., specific, measurable, time-based, and well-defined goals).



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  21. Differentiate between critical and tangential areas for success.
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