November 7, 2017, Comment off

Dreading Sunday Night? Why You Can’t Quit Your Job Before You Have a New One

Not everyone thinks of starting a new week with the attitude:  It’s Monday!  Let’s Make Today Awesome!  You may be dreading the upcoming work week on Sunday night. The thought of getting up for work Monday morning may make you forget all the benefits you experienced over the weekend. Unfortunately, you need to have an exit plan before leaving your current role. It is possible to be looking for a new opportunity while you are in your current job. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t quit your job before you have a new one.

Creating a Plan to Find Your Next Job

In every job, there are going to be good days and there are going to be bad days. Don’t let that roller coaster of emotion take away from your overall goals. Potential employers want to know that you are engaged and giving full effort in your current job.  Second, it is possible to be unhappy at your current job and look for a new job. You could look on social media, use your network, or talk to recruiters. Find a way to keep performing at a high level with your current job while looking for a new one.  You can set small daily goals for your job search that will help you get into a routine for finding the next opportunity, while doing the best job possible at your current job.

Acting on Emotion Results in Poor Decisions

If you quit your job because of your emotions, you will most likely regret your decision. Whether you’re having a bad day, disagree with your co-worker or don’t get along with your boss, take time to calm down and separate your feelings from the facts. For example, consider what your options are and what consequences they may have. You may be able to reach an agreement with your co-worker or learn to put aside your differences while interacting with your boss. Perhaps you can move to another role or company location.

Companies want to know that you are able to work through difficult situations and will ask you to give examples of this during the interview for a potential new job.  The interviewer will want to know about a difficult situation you were in, what your actions were to resolve it and what the final results were after the problem was solved.  Working through these issues can help the team work better together in the future!

Hiring Managers Are Looking for Candidates with Current Skill Sets

Hiring managers will know that your skills and experience are current and applicable to the role, so that your learning curve won’t be as great. Also, discussing why you left your job may be challenging if it was based on emotion rather than planning. If you suddenly quit your job, managers may see you as being difficult to work with or likely to make irrational choices and decide not to hire you. In addition, you may be viewed as a job hopper if you quit before securing another position.

Job Search Basics

  • Have a plan
  • Set small activity goals to complete daily
  • Celebrate the small successes you have along the way
  • Join an Accountability Group to help you achieve your goals
  • Work with a recruiter to help broaden your search
  • Realize every contact you have may create an opportunity for you

Managers want a candidate who intends to stay with the company for at least a few years, rather than leaving when things don’t go their way.  Plan your activities to locate your next role, and achieve the job of your dreams!

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