Mid Career changes

Often employees in the middle management level feel the need for change. External factors such as a dynamic economy and a demand-driven job mark et impact career changes as much as internal, organization-specific issues like lack of recognition, underutilization of talent, mergers and buyouts, and inter-personal problems.

This is easier said than done. Not everybody has the courage to take the plunge. But by doing a SWOT analysis of your workplace skills, it is possible to re-ignite your career passion. By tak ing a hard look at what you are, what you lack, what are the external factors that influence your decision, and how you can improve; you can change your career destiny. However, in case you are planning to change not just your job but your career mid-stream, be prepared to scale down your expectations on all fronts - opportunities, salary, designation, etc.

This is where networking comes in handy. The more you meet and socialize with people, wider are the horizons to discover. In fact, networking is an art. For some it comes naturally but you could always cultivate the knack of networking and use the interactions for mutual benefit

Here is a sample SWOT analysis for a journalist