10 ideas you should make before changing jobs

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According to a Gallup survey: “Only 20% of employees worldwide are qualified for the right job. ”This means that most people have to find the job that suits them best through repeated exploration, so boldly changing jobs is not a bad thing. Everyone will more or less change their career path in their lifetime, but how do you make sure that changing jobs at this moment is a bonus rather than a deduction for your life? Before you really change jobs, you might as well think about the following 10 things:: ●Do the disadvantages of today’s job really outweigh the advantages? your confusion: The job in front of me has long working hours, only one person can work as two people, the salary is not very good, and the boss is very demanding. If I didn't want to learn more experience, I would have left my job long ago. Is it possible to really do what you say this time? Expert advice: The adjustment of personal work content in enterprises is the most common thing that happens in economic downturns. In particular, most companies tend to save personnel expenses by "not making up for the shortcomings". At this time, sharing the work of resigned colleagues is a very common phenomenon, so there is no need to complain or be surprised. remove * The weight of the work is too unreasonable, or it is too far away from their own expertise. Otherwise, office workers do not need to overly magnify their dissatisfaction and try to learn * Adapt to different responsibilities, seize the stage and perform well, making yourself an indispensable talent in the enterprise. ●With a high degree of education, it’s natural to change companies? your confusion: Staying in this small company with the aura of a master's degree always feels so out of place. Seeing that a classmate of the year switched jobs to a large and well-known company, how should he follow up? Expert advice: In the workplace, academic qualifications are a threshold, but they are definitely not the only "employment asset." In addition, skills, personality and attitude also * has become an important element of self-advantage, and professional knowledge in the field is a necessary condition. Before changing jobs, first examine "the abilities you possess" and then discuss the conditions for changing jobs. It would be best if you can plan a further education plan in advance or obtain a certificate. Reading a lot of work-related newspapers and magazines and having more contact with colleagues or seniors in the industry are also ways to strengthen your professional capabilities. Before changing jobs, your strength is your bargaining chip. ●Will it offend the boss if he changes jobs when manpower is tight? your confusion: At the end of last year, the company started to leave several colleagues one after another. It was a time when manpower was tight. Is it the right time to talk to the boss about leaving? Expert advice: Unless your boss hints that you should resign voluntarily, office workers will inevitably encounter interpersonal pressure when submitting their resignations. It is the most basic approach to ask clearly about the company's schedule before submitting your resignation. If you already know the start date of the new job, the time of resignation must be properly arranged. If the company is short on manpower, leave a little more time for the boss to buffer and find someone to replace the absentee. Thinking about it conversely, if there is a vacancy in the company, it may be a good opportunity for you to be promoted. If you take advantage of the opportunity to perform more, you may have unexpected gains. ● * Is the company not suitable for me, or am I not suitable for the company? your confusion: When I first entered the workplace with enthusiasm, I found that the work content was very different from what I expected, and gradually I felt no sense of accomplishment at all. Should you try to adapt, or should you just quit? Expert advice: Many people will feel dissatisfied if their work does not bring out their personal strengths. ； If the company fails to give timely recognition and respect, it will also make office workers with a high "achievement orientation" feel dissatisfied. Others, such as blocked promotion channels, too many hierarchies, feeling that the company structure is too small, and not consistent with future career development, are also reasons for wanting to leave. But if an individual does not know how to express himself, or his abilities do not meet the needs of the job, or he is even too self-reliant, he should go back and ask himself to catch up with the company's pace instead of blindly expecting the company to cooperate with him. ●Is job-hopping a quick way to get a raise? your confusion: I want to get a salary increase, but there seems to be little chance in the current company. Some people suggest that I can achieve the purpose of salary increase by "job hopping". Is this really feasible? Expert advice: A popular saying among office workers: “If the boss doesn’t raise the salary, he will raise it himself. ”Indeed, in some industries, changing jobs is the fastest way to increase your salary, such as the advertising industry with a high turnover rate, or some highly sought-after technical personnel. However, "job hopping" does not mean "good prospects". During the poaching stage, many companies usually offer a higher-than-average price to achieve their goals. However, after you enter the new company, you find that the development opportunities are not as great as you expected, and the company is even in an extremely unstable state. Then, even if the salary is relatively high, you may not be able to receive it for a long time. ●Will frequent job-hopping be detrimental to future job hunting? your confusion: I just switched to my current company early last year because I was dissatisfied with my previous job. If I had to switch again this year, would it be too frequent? Expert advice: Market surveys show that if you are a 30-year-old office worker, 42% of companies will think that you have had "6 to 7" jobs as a sign of "insufficient loyalty" and are unwilling to hire you, and 26% of companies will think that you have had "3 to 5" jobs and will not be willing to hire you. Therefore, generally speaking, office workers around the age of 30 should not change jobs more than 6 times. Don't change jobs rashly, you must make a careful evaluation first. ●Need a good reason for leaving your job? your confusion: I spent a lot of time writing my resume and saying how suitable I was for the job. So when I leave, do I have to make up a good reason so that I can get out of the job in every possible way? Expert advice: For office workers, resumes and resignations are like admission tickets and payment forms. One is used to join the battle, and the other is used to pay for the past. It is recommended that a better approach is to directly interview the supervisor to submit the resignation, and honestly tell the reason for the resignation, and do not get involved in the scandal. Big lies, or some vague excuses such as "wanting to take a break" or "going abroad for a walk", because people may soon find out that you are working for another company - then you will not be able to save your face, and your reputation in the workplace may be damaged. ●Do you dislike this job or do you dislike work? your confusion: Every Monday I feel particularly depressed. I can't feel happy when I think about having to go to work again. I can only look forward to my vacation. Would the situation improve if I changed to a job I liked more? Expert advice: Being passionate about your work is the first key to success. If you are an idealistic and ambitious person and encounter a job that does not arouse any enthusiasm, of course you should think about leaving it quickly. But this does not include people who are not interested in any job in the first place. If you are tired of "work" and don't want to face the pressure of the workplace, then you should evaluate whether you should readjust your mentality or take a break and recharge before starting. ●Will the next job be better? your confusion: I don’t have any objections to my current company, and there’s no problem in continuing to do it. I just feel that I need to change my job in order to find a better one. Is this feasible? Expert advice: In addition to factors such as work environment, interpersonal problems, personal career planning, etc., the reasons for leaving one's job are often also those who want to pursue better status or development. * key. However, no matter what the reason is, you must face the risk that the next company may also encounter the same problem, so no one can guarantee that "next time will be better." Therefore, before considering changing jobs, carefully evaluate what exactly do you want? Do you have the ability and enough energy to adapt to a new job? The better you understand your strengths and bottom line, the more likely you are to find the job that best suits you. ●Are you inspired to follow other people's job changes because of them? your confusion: A friend wrote on his blog that he switched jobs to a large company that he was satisfied with and his salary quadrupled. ； Several colleagues in the same department also hinted intentionally or unintentionally that they "want to try a different environment." Should I also seize this opportunity? Expert advice: In the workplace, the situations of others are often an opportunity to stimulate oneself to make changes, but the most fearful thing is that one will become unsteady. If you just follow the crowd and see good results in others' job-hopping, and want to follow suit yourself, but ignore your own interests, strengths and future plans, you will be careful and lose more than you gain. Calm down, list all the advantages and disadvantages, and analyze your majors and preferences. This is the last thing you must do before considering changing jobs.