Five Benefits Of Enlisting Help During A Career Transition

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Planning a career transition can be really exciting, but it can also be challenging and stressful. There’s so much unknown, and while change is good, the thought of taking the leap can often leave many of us paralyzed.

That’s why it’s important to seek out the right help during this time. Having a friend, mentor, or someone who's been there before by your side can make your career transition smoother and more successful in the long run. Here's how they can help you during each phase of your pivot.

See What You Want To Do

One of the skills a mentor or expert brings to the table is strong facilitation and guidance. They are a non-biased sounding board but also a wealth of knowledge. That outside guidance can help you:

• Explore your goals and ambitions

• Understand what may no longer be necessary

• Define a clear action plan

• Gain clarity on your future direction

You'll also learn practices that can help you work things out for yourself in the future. Remember, you're not only dealing with the immediate situation but facilitating your long-term goals.

Review The Culture And Environment

When you enlist a mentor's help, particularly someone in your industry, they help you consider the environment and culture around you and how that impacts your development and transition. In particular, you'll gain insight into the culture of a new organization and learn the type of culture and environment that’s best suited for you.

This includes adapting to working from home or a remote office from the main hub, working for a number of employers, managing staff, dress codes and more. Understanding the difference between an ideal role and an ideal workplace can help you find something you truly love and that fits your work style.

Grow And Develop

During a career transition, there may be certain issues that are blocking your progress. Focusing on these practical everyday issues is a great way to learn and, by enlisting guidance from someone who's knowledgeable, you'll know what to do in the future.

Deal With Unexpected Challenges

One of the best things about getting help to support your career transition is that you can work through unexpected situations. By empowering you to deal with a problem and giving you the confidence to take things forward in a structured way, having a trusted guide provides you with the required skills to take on challenges and beat them.

Be Confident

When moving to a new career or starting a business, talking things through with an experienced person who's been there gives you insight into developments, which begets confidence, as you start to see changes happening. Rather than floundering alone in the dark, with an expert there to help guide you, you’ll have the confidence to take bigger risks and, more importantly, feel challenged and supported.

They say it takes a village, so why do it alone? By enlisting someone to help you through a career transition, you’ll get the dedicated time you need to work through issues and progress.

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