Career Pivot
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Are you ready to make a career pivot?
Do you wake up looking forward to work?
Disagree
Agree
Do you have a mentor?
No
I have multiple mentors for different areas of my life who share experiences, insight, and guidance.
I have a couple of people whose advice I seek out from time to time
I have a dedicated mentor with a professional relationship
Are the people who you have the most significant relationships with supportive of you making a change?
Yes No
At the moment this statement best describes me.
Wanting to have more savings before I pivot
Waiting for the right time
Looking for the right opportunity
I’m ready . . . let’s do this!
Unsure of the right direction
Scared or fearful of the future
What’s more important?
Having success at whatever you are doing
Passion for what you are doing
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 just lucky to have a job
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 love the work I’m doing but am always open to new possibilities
Do you have at least $1,000 set aside for emergencies?
Yes No
Do you have a strong support network of family, friends, and community that will be with you during this transition?
Yes No
I find personal self-worth and value in myself through the work I do
Disagree
Agree
How do you generally think of failure?
Failure has a lasting impact on me.
It’s to be avoided at all costs.
Failure is part of life. If I learn something from it, it is no longer a failure.
It happens sometimes—get up and move on.
At the end of the day, do you generally feel satisfied by the work you got done?
Disagree
Agree
Have you expressed interest in a career pivot to your spouse or the person closest to you?
Yes No
What is your highest education level?
High-school degree
Some college
College graduate
Graduate degree
I am passionate about my role and job in my company — what I do each day
Disagree
Agree
At the moment this statement best describes me.
I’d prefer to stay in my local area but would consider moving for the right job
No way I am moving. I am only open for opportunities nearby.
I can’t move because of special reasons (parents, children, etc.)
For the right opportunity I am willing to move anywhere
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 long have you been at your current job?
Less than one year
1-3 years
3-7 years
7-15 years
15+ years
Have you gone to any conferences/trade shows or other gatherings in your industry?
From time to time I hear of an event and will attend
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.
On rare occasions when it is expected of me due to my job
Never
I am passionate about my company and our mission
Disagree
Agree
How often do you meet workplace friends or acquaintances for coffee/ lunch?
On rare occasions when someone invites me
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.
Never
Periodically when the thought crosses my mind
People’s thoughts and opinions of me are of great importance to me
Disagree
Agree
Have you taken any personality assessments like Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Career Direct, etc.?
Yes No
Do you have a fully updated LinkedIn profile?
Yes No
What age range are you in?
18-25
25-30
30-40
40-50
50+
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