Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers -- and Seize Success

"Switchers shows you how to land your dream position. Written by a top career coach, licensed psychologist, former recruiter, and a switcher herself, this book explains how to break past obstacles, maintain your motivation, and launch a better, more rewarding career. Packed with stories and examples showing why some people succeed and others stumble, this insightful and inspirational book will give your fresh perspectives and a structured job-hunting process that works."--Book jacket;Choose your switch. Are you a switcher? The "magic" equation for seizing career success -- The psychology of the job search (and how to use it to your advantage!) -- Clarifying your plan A. If you don't invest, why should they? Figure out your plan A -- Change isn't linear : mapping your path to a career switch -- Craft your brand value proposition. (Re)brand or be branded : craft your professional identity -- Your career story : where reason meets intuition -- What got you here won't get you there : the proactive job search -- Create ambassadors. No excuses: your network is your net worth -- The new way to network : create ambassadors -- Keep the ball in your court. How to never have a bad interview : what are they really asking? -- It's not fair (it really isn't!) -- Always sleep on it : get ready to negotiate! -- Never look for a job again (Get recruited!) -- Appendix: How to choose a career coach.;"Don't settle ... SUCCEED in the right career! Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job? In the wrong profession? An industry that just isn't a fit? Get unstuck! Land a new career--one you're genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream. Written by celebrated career coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, the book provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go."--Amazon.com. Switchers Shows You How To Land Your Dream Position. Written By A Top Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, Former Recruiter, And A Switcher Herself, This Book Explains How To Break Past Obstacles, Maintain Your Motivation, And Launch A Better, More Rewarding Career. Packed With Stories And Examples Showing Why Some People Succeed And Others Stumble, This Insightful And Inspirational Book Will Give Your Fresh Perspectives And A Structured Job-hunting Process That Works.--book Jacket Don't Settle ... Succeed In The Right Career! Are You Stuck In An Unsatisfying Job? In The Wrong Profession? An Industry That Just Isn't A Fit? Get Unstuck! Land A New Career--one You're Genuinely Passionate About. Switchers Helps You Realize That Dream. Written By Celebrated Career Coach And Psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, The Book Provides Proven Strategies That Will Get You Where You Want To Go.--amazon.com. Choose Your Switch. Are You A Switcher? The Magic Equation For Seizing Career Success -- The Psychology Of The Job Search (and How To Use It To Your Advantage!) -- Clarifying Your Plan A. If You Don't Invest, Why Should They? Figure Out Your Plan A -- Change Isn't Linear : Mapping Your Path To A Career Switch -- Craft Your Brand Value Proposition. (re)brand Or Be Branded : Craft Your Professional Identity -- Your Career Story : Where Reason Meets Intuition -- What Got You Here Won't Get You There : The Proactive Job Search -- Create Ambassadors. No Excuses: Your Network Is Your Net Worth -- The New Way To Network : Create Ambassadors -- Keep The Ball In Your Court. How To Never Have A Bad Interview : What Are They Really Asking? -- It's Not Fair (it Really Isn't!) -- Always Sleep On It : Get Ready To Negotiate! -- Never Look For A Job Again (get Recruited!) -- Appendix: How To Choose A Career Coach. Dawn Graham. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Don't settle . . . SUCCEED in the right career! Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job? In the wrong profession? An industry that just isn't a fit? Get unstuck! Land a new career?one you're genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream. Written by celebrated career coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, the book provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go. The first step is to recognize that the usual rules and job search tools won't work for you. Resumes and job boards were designed with traditional applicants in mind. As a career switcher, you have to go beyond the basics, using tactics tailor-made to ensure your candidacy stands out. The book reveals how to: Understand the concerns of hiring managers?and think like they do Craft a resume that catches their attention within six seconds Spotlight transferable skills that companies covet Rebrand yourself?aligning your professional identity with your new aspirations Reach decision-makers by recruiting "ambassadors" from within your network Nail interviews by turning tough questions to your advantage Convince skeptical employers to shelve their assumptions and take a chance on you Negotiate a competitive salary and benefits package?even as a "newbie" to the field Career changers face unique challenges that demand fresh approaches. Packed with psychological insights, practical exercises, and inspiring success stories, Switchers helps you leap over obstacles and into a whole new field. Want to pull off the most daring?and fulfilling?career move of your life? Read Switchers Are you stuck in an unsatisfying job or feel like you're in the wrong profession? An industry that just isn't a fit? Don't just settle but succeed in the right career! Get unstuck and land a new career#8212;one you're genuinely passionate about. Switchers helps you realize that dream. Written by celebrated career coach and psychologist Dr. Dawn Graham, the book provides proven strategies that will get you where you want to go. The first step is to recognize that the usual rules and job search tools won't work for you. Resumes and job boards were designed with traditional applicants in mind. As a career switcher, you have to go beyond the basics, using tactics tailor-made to ensure your candidacy stands out. In Switchers, Dr. Graham reveals how to: Understand the concerns of hiring managers Craft a resume that catches their attention within six seconds Spotlight transferable skills that companies covet Rebrand yourself#8212;aligning your professional identity with your new aspirations Reach decision-makers by recruiting "ambassadors" from within your network Nail interviews by turning tough questions to your advantage Convince skeptical employers to shelve their assumptions and take a chance on you Negotiate a competitive salary and benefits package Packed with psychological insights, practical exercises, and inspiring success stories, Switchers helps you leap over obstacles and into a whole new field. This guide will help you pull off the most daring#8212;and fulfilling#8212;career move of your life! Choose your switch Necessary, but not sufficient : the "magic" equation for career success The psychology of the job search (and how to use it to your advantage!) Clarifying your plan a If you don't invest, why should they? figure out your plan a Change isn't linear : mapping your path to a career switch Craft your brand value proposition (re)brand or be branded : crafting your professional identity Your career story : where reason meets intuition What got you here won't get you there : the proactive job search Developing ambassadors Your network is your net worth The new way to network : create ambassadors Keep the ball in your court How to never have a bad interview : what are they really asking? It's not fair (it really isn't!) Always sleep on it : get ready to negotiate! Never look for a job again (you can get recruited!).