career transitions webinar

Career TransitionsWhat to do when you are past “Just out of College”

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You have a choice to make about the next step in your career.

Which way will you go?

Career Transition WebinarTweet with us at #ILworkNet or #CareerTransition

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What is career transition?

The process of making a career or job change (e.g., military to civilian employment, mid-life career change). http://www.illinoisworknet.com/transition

Illinois workNet provides information & services to assist you with the process of changing careers. These services are found throughout the Individuals area of the site. http://www.illinoisworknet.com/individuals


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Job Seekers

Start your own Business

Education &

TrainingHow can you

transition?


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J ob Seekers


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M ature

Worker

R eturning

Veteran

L aid-Off

Worker

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Define your


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Education & TrainingT ransferable

W orkplace

N ew Pathway


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Master these skills, and you will have a better chance at success than someone who hasn’t perfected them, no matter how high their IQ or how impressive their resume.

Exceptional Social Skills

A Growth Mindset

Effective Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Conscientiousness

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Now what? 1. Reflect on past jobs, volunteer activities,

training experiences.2. List academic, technical, and soft skills that

were used.3. Use these skills as keywords to update your

resume, job applications, LinkedIn profile, etc.

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http://www.illinoisworknet.com/workplaceskills

W orkplace


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W orkplace


Now what? 1. Reflect on past jobs, volunteer activities,

training experiences.2. List workplace skills that were used.3. Use these skills as keywords to update your

resume, job applications, LinkedIn profile, etc.

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Interest Skills

WorkImportance

Career Cluster


N ew Pathway

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Whichdirection

do youchoose

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http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Education/

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Now what? 1. Identify where you are now.2. Where you want to be (goals).• Research Occupations that match your skills and

interests.• Make an informed decision about your future

career path goals.3. How you going to get there.• Upgrade skills• Retrain• Relocate• Start your own business

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http://www.careerealism.com/quit-job-entrepreneur/

S tart your own Business




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Technician

Entrepreneur

Manager

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Questions?


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