Successfully navigating a career change.

Abstract

Start your career evaluation by knowing yourself through self-assessment, so that you can "navigate" the career path most likely to match your wants, needs, strengths, and limitations. Evaluate your career options, and see how well they match those characteristics you have identified as important to you. When you take a new position, make a good first impression through your visual appearance, voice, and words. Learn the new workplace culture and politics to help you succeed. Use good personal management techniques for you, your workplace, and your life. Have a personal career plan so that you know the "harbor" where you want to be.