Navigating Career Change - Interactive

(Updated Dec 2024)

Navigating Career Change is part of the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series. Short, sharp and entertaining with a team of characters and simple messages and skills for anyone stuck in their career and considering a change.

In Navigating Career Change, Barney is surprised Dion has no career plan, but expects to be next in line when his uncle Marcus eventually retires. Carol thinks people need to consider whether they are happy in their jobs and, if not, what changes they can make. Sam, having already experienced a job loss, adapted his accountancy skills to a new career in policy. Sanjay acknowledges that fear can prevent one from accepting or seeking change and Dion realizes the importance of having a plan. Serena recommends a SWOT analysis, which both Dion and Carlos undertake. Barney gives Dion job interview advice and highlights the need to match the skills Dion offers with what employers want. Sam analyzes prospective companies against his ideal workplace criteria before deciding what to target in a job search. He also does courses to boost his confidence and skill sets. Barney stresses that change is inevitable in all industries and therefore thinking ahead of the game is key to future career success.

Key Learning Points

• Don’t be uncertain INSTEAD: Start a plan for change
  
• Don’t be haphazard INSTEAD: Do a SWOT analysis
  
• Don’t be aimless INSTEAD: Hone job search strategy
  
• Don’t expect a miracle INSTEAD: Develop skills and mindset