Career Pivot
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Are you ready to make a career pivot?
Have you gone to any conferences/trade shows or other gatherings in your industry?
On rare occasions when it is expected of me due to my job
Often. I plan out my year knowing the key events I need to attend to network in my industry and I look for educational events outside my industry to gain knowledge and marketability.
From time to time I hear of an event and will attend
Never
How long could your savings support you if you lost all income?
It wouldn’t—I live paycheck to paycheck
1-3 months
3-5 months
6-9 months
9 or more months
How often do you meet workplace friends or acquaintances for coffee/ lunch?
Periodically when the thought crosses my mind
On rare occasions when someone invites me
Never
Often. This is hard-wired into my weekly schedule to develop relationships in my local area with a wide variety of leaders in different industries.
How do you generally think of failure?
It happens sometimes—get up and move on.
Failure is part of life. If I learn something from it, it is no longer a failure.
Failure has a lasting impact on me.
It’s to be avoided at all costs.
At the moment this statement best describes me.
Scared or fearful of the future
Looking for the right opportunity
I’m ready . . . let’s do this!
Wanting to have more savings before I pivot
Waiting for the right time
Unsure of the right direction
People’s thoughts and opinions of me are of great importance to me
Disagree
Agree
Do you wake up looking forward to work?
Disagree
Agree
Are the people who you have the most significant relationships with supportive of you making a change?
Yes No
I am passionate about my role and job in my company — what I do each day
Disagree
Agree
What age range are you in?
18-25
25-30
30-40
40-50
50+
How long have you been at your current job?
Less than one year
1-3 years
3-7 years
7-15 years
15+ years
Do you have a mentor?
I have a dedicated mentor with a professional relationship
I have a couple of people whose advice I seek out from time to time
I have multiple mentors for different areas of my life who share experiences, insight, and guidance.
No
Have you expressed interest in a career pivot to your spouse or the person closest to you?
Yes No
Do you have a strong support network of family, friends, and community that will be with you during this transition?
Yes No
Do you have at least $1,000 set aside for emergencies?
Yes No
I find personal self-worth and value in myself through the work I do
Disagree
Agree
What’s more important?
Passion for what you are doing
Having success at whatever you are doing
Do you have a fully updated LinkedIn profile?
Yes No
What is your highest education level?
High-school degree
Some college
College graduate
Graduate degree
I am passionate about my company and our mission
Disagree
Agree
Which of these options best describes how you think of your job?
I’m doing what I’m made to do and wouldn’t dream of changing anything
I’m grateful for the job I have, but I wish it was in a field or setting that fit me better
I really dislike my job
I’m just lucky to have a job
I love the work I’m doing but am always open to new possibilities
Have you taken any personality assessments like Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Career Direct, etc.?
Yes No
At the end of the day, do you generally feel satisfied by the work you got done?
Disagree
Agree
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