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Planning an Exit Strategy

Do ever wonder if greener pastures await you in another position at a different company? Chances are that one is available with your name on it, but are you ready to make the move? A recent blog post on Jobacle addresses the issue of an exit strategy, or how to leave your current position as seamlessly and organized as possible.

Spherion's most recent Emerging Workforce Study found that nearly forty percent of workers plan on changing careers within a year. Reasons for this varies from finding a job with more work life balance, to seeking more training and career growth opportunities from one's employer..

So how do you prepare to leave your current employer for another job? As the Jobacle post points out, you need to make sure that you stay in touch with your contacts, keep your resume up to date, etc. But you should also remember one very key point: Be sure that the new job/employer is right for you.

Some workers take job stability for granted. So if your current employer offers you that, be sure you are comfortable with making a move to a new company. You can always bide your time and continue working for your current employer until the right position comes along.

Also, never quit your job without having another one to go to. Even if you believe your prospects are good ones, it may still take weeks or even months to be hired.

If you decide to move on, remember not to leave your old employer in a lurch by not transitioning someone else into your place, or at least give the appropriate two weeks notice. This will give the company time to hire a replacement for you, or at least allow you to tie up loose ends.

All in all, making the switch to a new company can be very rewarding and beneficial to your career, as long as you prepare, are organized and timely when doing so.