975,000 people changed jobs in the last year according to the ABS!
Over the last year in Australia, it has been reported there have been over 500,000 searches on Google about what to do if you hate your job.
Changing jobs is a big decision! Before deciding to look for new opportunities it is important to consider are number of internal and external factors to determine whether there the grass will be greener on the other side.
The following questions can be an indication of whether you’re ready for another challenge, or the next stage in your career:
Internal | External |
|---|---|
Do you feel unhappy in your current role? | Does the organisation’s values align with yours? |
Do you feel underappreciated? | Do you like your manager and their leadership style? |
Do you feel underpaid? | Does your current role offer career growth and professional development opportunities? |
Do you have insufficient workplace flexibility? | Has your manager invested in your career development? |
Do you want to work for someone else? | Has your manager been honest with you? |
Is work stress spreading into your personal life? | Has your employer given you access to the latest technologies or are you being left behind technically? |
Would other employers benefit from your transferable skills? | Has your employer introduced flexible work options during Covid-19? |
Are you prepared to take the next step in your career? | Are your performance management goals realistic and achievable? |
If you are finding yourself answering yes to many of these questions, then is your current job the right one for you?
Contact us if you are interested in understanding the market and what opportunities are available to you with industry leading tier one ICT and cyber employers.