Search age
Still some 20 years ago, the profession was chosen once and for life. The only record in the work record book and the continuous record of service were considered quite natural. But those who rushed in search of themselves, changed their specialty, scornfully called "flyers".
"The change of career after 30 - today this phenomenon is already familiar and quite common. In women, it is associated not only with social, but also with psychological and physiological causes, - says business coach, doctor of pedagogical sciences Tatyana Ivanova. - Firstly, a woman at this age is already starting to get rid of the family burden: the children have grown up and do not require so much attention, family life has settled, life has been adjusted, etc. She used to have more time to devote to home, family, so she often chose work not to your liking, but by other criteria. But now it has already taken place, reached some professional and social status. That's where I want to turn to my nature. After thirty years, a woman is a most perfect creation.
The right hemisphere , which she dominated before, forcing to be emotional and romantic, as it were aligned with the left, responsible for the logic. The result is an amazing harmony of the left and right hemispheres. This allows a woman to manifest herself in those areas where she had not even imagined herself before. In addition, the imprint on her character. It has become more executive, measured, punctual and self-sufficient. This contributes to the fact that after 30 - 35 years a woman begins to look for herself in other spheres.
Pulled "left"
Here, in such a "balanced" state, one can carefully look at the situation, analyze the reasons for which it was pulled "to the side".
The first reason: "tired." Then it turns into routine. This also includes stresses at work. This disease, which leads to a deterioration in health, is mainly affected by representatives of the intellectual and communicative professions: managers, sellers, consultants, agents, teachers, doctors, journalists, etc.
The second reason: "dumb". Well, it's not so easy to decide on the future profession at the school bench. And how often it happens that we received an institute diploma for our parents, even then the soul wanted something else. Then it went and went ... "U-y-u, everything! The philistine swamp has tightened! "- Lyudochka would say in this connection from the film" Moscow does not believe in tears ".
The third reason , pushing for cardinal changes, is the desire to earn more. A person, unsatisfied with his earnings, decides that in his professional field large incomes are impossible. And decides to change activities.
Fourth reason: change of priorities. Today some people begin to understand that the most valuable thing is free time. When it is possible to communicate with relatives, friends, to stay in nature, to do what harmonizes a person. By the way, one of the most successful investors and businessmen in the world, author of the bestsellers Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Cash Flow Quadrant Robert Kiyosaki, believes that in the future such mentality will only increase. That is, people want to receive joy from being, and not from work. And they will start looking for not even a new job, but a business system that, on the one hand, will bring a stable income, on the other - leave a lot of free time.
The fifth and most unpleasant reason is just from today's realities: after dismissal or reduction, a person can not find work in his specialty for a long time. Here, life itself pushes to change the profession.
Do not be scared
Whatever the reasons for changing jobs, shaking the body is still guaranteed.
The only thing: do not be afraid of failure on a new path, and even worse - to fixate on old mistakes.
Understand, failure is like a cool shower amidst a sweltering summer. She is the forerunner of success, the first step towards a positive change in a person. I like to repeat the words of Norman Vincent Peale, the progenitor of the theory of positive thinking: "When God wants to send you a gift, he wraps it in a problem."
Therefore, I say again to people who, for various reasons, are forced to change their careers, is a very good sign.
To cheer, I recall the story of one unlucky actor - Ronald Reagan. As you know, at one time he was fired from the movie studio Warner Bros.. I do not think that the world lost the great artist in his face, but the 40th president appeared in the USA.
Where to begin
Perhaps you have already defined the goal and developed a "strategic capture plan". If there is nothing but a desire to change something, then it is best to turn to specialists. "At twenty years a person has the opportunity to look for himself and stuff cones. After thirty, every hour is dear. Therefore, a career approach requires a systematic approach. To save time and not make mistakes.
That "it was not painfully painful for aimlessly lived years", it is best to immediately seek help from professionals - in consulting firms (their addresses you will find the Internet) to career development consultants or to employment agencies. The first thing that they will do to you there will be professional-oriented testing. Each specialist has his own "toolbox". This can be Lusher's color test or the classic of the genre, created in the 1980s "Evidence Klimov's Differential Diagnostic Questionnaire." In the personnel center "My work", for example, are tested on MAPR (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential). This computer system online evaluates the personal potential, motivation, career guidance, helps in the successful construction of a career. The reasons that motivate a career are very many, the main thing is to choose something of your own. Interestingly, at the end of the program gives a list of specialties for which it is best to work for a person. It was developed for the needs of the US government more than forty years ago and is now used in 20 countries.
You can approach the choice of a new profession in an unconventional way. For example, there is an interesting method by Jose Silva, allowing you to look into your subconscious. It is believed that from 10 pm to midnight this is the time when a person can be programmed. He can also ask his subconscious a question and get an answer to it. To do this, you must, when you go to bed, imagine a huge tree. You go to him across the field. Sit in its shadow. See - the sage is sitting next to him. Keep silence with him. And then mentally ask him the question that interests you. And all - you can fall asleep, think about something else. The brain received the program. In the morning return to your sage and get an answer to your question. Thus, the subconscious trains.
Well, the easiest way to understand what the soul wants. Imagine that you do not need to work for money. What would you like in this case? No, it's clear that you will spend several years on cruises, on beaches and in fashion shops. But when you get tired of resting?
After you have decided on the further direction of your activities, you need to compile and post a resume. Natalia Stegnienko believes that in the case of a career change, it is best to turn to professionals - recruiting and recruitment agencies. But the pros will prompt how not to get lost in the mass of candidates, successfully pass the interview, adjust their expectations on wages, correctly voice their desire to change the profession. In addition, the vacancy market will be promoted and "correctly" presented to candidates for the job. On your marks!
When you change the type of activity, the worst thing is to take the first step. Specialists in career development repeat: first you need to understand what you want, and then act. Do exactly the opposite! First, experiment with the profession, and then draw conclusions and make a decision. A great chance to try yourself in a new business is a free internship. In fact, this work without pay. In recruitment agencies will help to find such a place. Another option is to work with the possibility of training.
If possible, arrange an assistant or a volunteer - this will also give an opportunity to look at the area of interest from the inside. Freelance and part-time work is another great way to get real experience in a new field. While you are working on the rights of a free artist, slowly gain a portfolio - then you can show it to more serious employers. So do photographers, designers, various kinds of "Internet".
With this issue will help to understand the personnel agencies and career development professionals. They will also determine how it is better for a person to learn: in groups, in individual classes or independently at home using the Web and books.