Are you ready to take on a new challenge that will inspire others?

Do you feel disconnected in your current role and wish to broaden your horizons by pursuing a new organization where you can thrive? You feel as if you have arrived at a dead end in your current organization and want to make a difference, lead teams, guide the institution through innovations and new opportunities, and deliver exceptional service.

Everyone yearns to be impactful, and part of the vision as an organization grows through the ever-changing world of technology.

Executives, it is OKAY to pursue other career opportunities and expand your skillset and experience. Take on a new challenge in an organization where you can run with your ideas and mold your department with concrete expectations and unwavering support. It is also important to remember to keep that value in people approaching you for answers and input, giving light to ideas, having a heart for collaboration, and putting the right people in the right places. Take your past professional experiences, whether good or bad, and create a version of yourself that people want to be led by.

Whether you are currently employed or seeking a new opportunity, how will you know if it’s the right job for you? There are many reasons people continue to stay in the same position for years, for better or worse. Here are a few discussion points that might help you decide you are in the right place or decide to move on.

Does the organization have the same goals and desires you are seeking? Individual, team and organizational goals should be cross aligned, ensuring connection and contribution to the overall higher goals. The business should also support these goals and help you achieve them the best way they can.

Is this a position where you can make an immediate impact? The organization should be able to create an atmosphere where you can feel comfortable enough to initiate new ideas and show individuality while also listening to your team and learning from leadership.

Do you always feel like you are in survival mode? Does every day going into work feel like a battle, or do you dread going in? We mostly all have had those thoughts/feelings in specific jobs, and there is a reason you aren’t there anymore. So why waste more time in a dead-end job?

Suppose a job is not fulfilling your needs personally and professionally. In that case, it might be time to accept a position within an organization that will and take the next step in your career. Only you can make that decision!

It’s the beginning of a new year; with all of the ambiguity going on in the world, is it a good time to make a career change?

Self-reflection has been a focal point of the past year; with the uncertainty of the job market; many are adapting and learning new skillsets. New skillsets mean new potential candidates, as more people are switching and adjusting to different industries. People are more willing to move, and geographical obstacles are seemingly non-existent when it comes to new opportunities, as virtual interviews make the transition easier.

Businesses need to be creative in attracting this new potential talent pool. From remote work to flexibility with schedules and changes to work habits – these all have made the corporate setting a thing of the past. Malleability to this new business environment is crucial to ensuring your employees are at ease; however, the virtual aspect ensures conversations are more personable with less conflict.

Depending on your circumstances, now might be the best time to reevaluate what’s vital in your career and what you want to do differently. Purposefulness might be the new mantra for the year 2021.