Considering a career move + need advice ?

In today’s market, people are more mobile and connected with new job opportunities than ever before.  With an increasing number of career choices available, about 30% of the total workforce will change jobs every 12 months. Statistics show that we are living in a work culture that experiences more job changes than previously.  The average person will make a career change approximately 5-7 times during their working life.

People change jobs for various reasons. Finding the right job, that best utilises your skills, abilities and experience and offers the right cultural fit, can be a challenge. So why do people make the decision to search for a new job ? There are various reasons including, career progression, lack of internal job opportunities, to reduce travel time to work, family commitments, need for flexible working hours, new challenge, greater job responsibility, under utilisation of existing skills and experience.

Most people are happiest when they are in a job that uses their natural gifts, abilities, experience with the ability to continually learn, develop and experience new challenges. A supportive collaborative team environment with strong leadership and culture are rated highly in most people’s expectations when considering a new job. And surprisingly, most people value job role and culture above pay rate when considering their next move.

We value the importance of being in the right role and the positive affect it can have on your work and personal life. Matching candidates and employers to the right role helps forms more successful careers and results for both parties.

The Astrum team are happy to provide further advice if you wish to talk about your plans with one of our experienced consultants. Please feel free to call us on p to arrange a confidential discussion. We are here to help, listen and provide trusted advice.