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Moving on?

So, I assume you're here because, at some level, you're thinking of moving jobs (from 'seeing what's out there' to 'get me a job now, how will I pay the rent next month?!')

There's lots to consider, and a profusion of internet advice. One size never fits all, but I believe that something of the information below will benefit everyone. I've outlined a process, you might be at any point, so dive in, but the idea is that it follows sequentially: sort out how you want to work > write the CV > format the CV to look good, compare with other examples, etc...

The job change process

So, the process. What I've done is to break down the daunting journey of changing jobs into more manageable steps (more steps are being added). Each of these steps build on the previous steps - strong foundations will enable you to get what you deserve - so you will start wherever you want to, but know that it works best when done sequentially. Don't sell yourself short...


Find out about yourself Even if you know what you were born to be, the successful job change process starts with understanding the person making the job change. This section helps you to discover more about yourself. If you know what you want to do, skip this bit, but do look at the books and exercises - they'll help you understand how you want to work as well as what you want to do.
	Look at what you want to do
		Help, I don't know what to do! I know what I want to do, how do I get started? Exercise: how do I want to work? Why are you changing jobs? Exercise: prioritise Translating what you like into a job you want to do
	Setting yourself up for success:
		Look after yourself: dealing with the roller-coaster What can you really live on?
The CV This is the part of the process to write your CV and format it well. I got advice from a variety of sources including a professional CV writing service that charged £200 (and that's quite cheap for CV writing I discovered!) - so save yourself some money and get some CV writing tools and advice here for free!
		The CV process overview Step 1: the structure Step 2: writing the CV content Step 3: give the CV content impact Step 4: CV presentation and format Example CVs: Example and sample CVs as a resource to help you focus your CV Customising your CV to fit the job or company you are applying to 'Difficult' career histories: honest ways to explain gaps and trim lots of job changes Before you start going public with your job-hunt
Completing the old job
		How much notice do I really have to give?

About Dave

Who am I to give advice? Well, I have wrought five successful moves and career changes, I've also been responsible for induction and recruitment at several firms I've worked at - so I can give some view of the 'inside track'.

Dave also runs Arrod Coaching Ltd - offering personal, business and career coaching. Find out more on arrodcoaching.co.uk...

One-on-one CV writing

The 'job change process' outlined on this page is free. I also offer in-depth, personalised CV writing service based on this process. For a £50 fixed fee you get a CV ready to get you an interview:

We have a conversation about what you want to achieve, and I provide feedback on your current CV
As we speak I get the information I need o create a draft CV for you
After the conversation I create you a draft CV and send it to you
We speak again, fitting the CV closely to you and ensuring you are entirely happy with the result
We only stop when you are happy with the result - if you're not happy, you don't pay.

...all for £50 - compare me to other CV writing services - I think that this service is the most 'bang for the buck' on offer.
CV writing and career coaching, contactdave@arrodcoaching.co.uk

Handy books by other people

Strengths Finder:
This takes the view that rather than focussing on weaknesses in trying to improve, we do better when we play to our strengths. It then offers a full-accredited online test to help you understand your strengths and helps you interpret this information. Inspiring. Everyone should know their top-five strengths.
How to Get a Job You'll Love:
How to find a job you'll love: This enduring popular book, takes you through a whole series of thinking exercises to better understand yourself so that you can get to what you really want to do. Invaluable if you are stuck here.
The Perfect CV:
A classic - Lots of practical advice on your CV, how I started on the whole 'making your CV better' thing years ago

Older posts on career change

Last time Dave changed careers, he wrote about it. Read about his journey and the great help and advice he got to enable him to do it!

Changing Careers
Job Hunt
Job Manifesto