It’s been well-documented that in terms of job availability, times are tough across the globe. Some people continue on as they have, in a sort of reactionary way of dealing. But the brightest and most promising job-seekers are using this time of fluctuation to really assess what it is they want.
Is the work you’re pursuing aligning with your values? Sure, your ability to put up with work challenges is most likely commiserate with your level of pay – and every job has it’s ick factor. But how does your job or line of work get along with who you are as a person? Think it doesn’t matter, think again! If considering changing fields or going back to school, look for careers that promise both a future and potential growth. Health jobs are the perfect example of this because the field keeps growing and there are any number of ways to branch out and specialise in health care. Plus goodness knows there are plenty of people needing care.
When looking at you values also consider your goals for your future – not just how much you hope to bank but also whether you hope to be able to work in another city or country, eventually. If so, look for jobs that have prospects for transferring, and ones that are good stepping stones to your next job. If such a thing sounds calculating, it should be. This is your life and your future, so why not make it everything you hope for it to be? First, review your wants and needs and then make a plan, and set forth accordingly. One step and then another will find you exactly where you want to be in no time.