The Complete Guide to Career Transitions

Before making any career transition, it's crucial to understand where you are now and why you want to change. This chapter will guide you through a comprehensive self-assessment process.

Key Questions to Answer

• What aspects of your current role do you enjoy? What do you dislike?
• What are your core values, and how well does your current career align with them?
• What are your natural strengths and areas for development?
• What impact do you want to make in your next role?

Self-Assessment Tools

Use these frameworks to gain clarity:

• SWOT Analysis: Evaluate your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
• Values Exercise: Identify your top 5 professional values
• Skills Inventory: List both technical and soft skills you've developed
• Energy Mapping: Track which tasks energize vs. drain you