How to Change Your Job: 7 Steps for Getting Started

If you’re unhappy in your job you don’t need to be stuck in this situation forever. The solution is often just around the corner. Although it might seem easier to say than do, changing jobs is still the best policy.

Follow these tips to help you cope with the change.

7 steps for changing your job

1. Keep up your enthusiasm: if your current job is unsatisfying, you are more likely to feel pessimistic. To find a new job, you’ll need positive energy, and above all confidence in yourself.
2. Fill in any gaps: if you’re good at your job, but realise you’re not up to date on some of the latest advances, take time to do some refresher courses and fill in those gaps.
3. Improve your English: it’s crucial to have a good knowledge of English. When you’re looking for a job, good knowledge of a foreign language makes you stand out.
4. Spruce up your CV: if your CV is in the European format, or you haven’t updated it for a while, now is the time to make those changes. Design yourself an infographic or creative CV and don’t forget to add a cover letter.
5. Start searching: the first step towards changing your job is to investigate different companies. Look for the best companies to work for and consult job searching sites as Jobrapido.
6. Workshops: participate actively in workshops, meetings and seminars related to your particular field. This will help you begin to create a network: it’s easier to hear about job vacancies by word-of-mouth.
7. Don’t be demoralised: our final tip to follow when changing your job, is also the most important one. It won’t be an easy process, and there’s no guarantee you’ll find a new job in the first few months. You just have to be determined to achieve your goal and not give up!