When Deciding Whether To Change Jobs
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Evaluate your reasons for changing jobs. |
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Take steps to improve your current situation. |
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Take advantage of professional development opportunities. |
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Supplement your education, as appropriate. |
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Network with professionals in jobs or careers that interest you. |
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Conduct informational interviews with individuals in jobs or careers that interest you. |
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Begin evaluating finances. Build an emergency fund equal to 3 to 6 months of basic living expenses. |
During Your Job Or Career Search
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Servicemembers: Contact your career transition office. |
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Evaluate finances, including savings and insurance needs. |
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Acquire copies of medical records from physicians if you might be changing health insurance plans. |
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Calculate the value of your current benefits package. |
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Determine when you will be fully vested. |
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Consider working with a career counselor. |
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Research careers and jobs online. |
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Consider temporary or contract work. |
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Sharpen your interview skills. |
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Polish your resumé and proofread it carefully. |
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Track resumé distribution. |
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Determine if you will work with recruiters, employment agencies or career counselors. |
After Accepting A New Position
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Notify your current employer. |
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Meet with an employee benefits coordinator for details of your current benefits package. |
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Ask when your current company-provided health insurance expires. |
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Ask when your new employer’s health insurance plan takes effect. Secure COBRA coverage, if necessary. |
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Request a certificate of creditable coverage for your new health care plan. |
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Decide how you will handle accumulated retirement savings plan assets. Make sure
you understand related deadlines and receive associated documents. |
Basic Money Management
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