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Money isn’t the only reason why people change jobs. Sometimes the work environment, stress, lack of cooperation among staff, and personality conflicts can contribute to unhappiness and dissatisfaction with your job. Take this quiz and find out if you should be considering new opportunities for improved job satisfaction and greater personal, as well as, financial rewards. You get that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach when you hear the “Tick, Tick, Tick” of the “60 Minutes” clock on Sunday evenings. T or F You keep oversleeping in the mornings and/or taking longer lunch hours. T or F You envy Gilligan’s lifestyle when you catch late night reruns of that 60’s sitcom. T or F You have to pinch your palm, bite the inside of your lip, or plan weekend errands in your head just to stay awake during staff meetings. T or F You still have “update resume” on your Things to Do list from last August. T or F Your mortgage and credit card bills are giving you nightmares. T or F You question your accomplishments after learning that the biggest dweeb from your high school reunion drives a brand new Land Rover and just returned from a Mt. Everest climbing expedition. T or F You’ve used up all of the “dead relative” excuses for taking time off from work. T or F You walk around coughing loudly the day before any office social functions so you can pretend to be sick and stay home. T or F You count the coffee wagon lady as one of your closest friends. T or F Your department has seen so much employee turnover that you are considered to be “senior” after only two years on the job. T or F You are borrowing money on a weekly basis from your 3rd grader and he’s starting to charge interest. T or F (8 - 12 Trues) Get your resume and cover letter in order ASAP and start looking for greener pastures. Life is too short to be miserable in your work. You have it in your power to change jobs and careers with the right credentials, solid work experience, a good resume, and a positive attitude. There is no time like the present to make a change for the better -- whether quality of life or a fatter bank account. (4 - 7 Trues) Think about prioritizing a job search in the near future. Take the pro-active approach in managing your career. Don’t just react when layoffs hit -- keep your eyes open and get ready to make changes. It’s always a smart idea to keep on top of industry trends and start making your contingency plans for the year ahead, as well as the next three to five years. (0 - 3 Trues) You must really love what you do for a living. Not many of us can say that we feel challenged, fulfilled, and financially satisfied in our present jobs. Even if you are working at your dream job, it’s still not a bad idea to keep your resume updated. Peruse the trade journals and job sites every couple of months just so you’ll know what’s out there. You never know when opportunity will come knocking! Peter Newfield is President of Career Resumes, one of the premier resume writing services in the United States. The company was founded in 1976 and currently has five offices. Over the years, Career Resumes has written over 50,000 resumes for people in all walks of life. The company is a member in good standing in both the Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW) and the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA). It is also a member of SOCRATES, The Society of Career, Recruitment and Transition Strategists. |
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