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Money is often a worry for people when they are debating whether to change careers. The fear of not having any keeps most in their current positions as it is safe, they know that the income is secure for as long as they stay there. It is easy for money to take over people’s lives and have power over them. It can get in the way of making important decisions due to already conceived beliefs and attitudes towards it.

How do you perceive money? There is a popular misconception that one must be unhappy at work should they want to make money, and if they were to be happy at work this would mean that financial reward would be sacrificed. And then there are some people that believe in order to change careers they need to be well-off to start out, and that they shouldn’t even be thinking about a career change if they can’t afford it initially.

In actual fact, money isn’t everything and it certainly shouldn’t stand in the way of you getting a job you really enjoy. Many people’s dreams of their ideal job are lost to apathy and discouragement towards the idea of having to leave a comfortable position in an attempt to move up the career ladder. There have been plenty of people before who have actually changed careers without having to compromise money. Here are some tips for how to achieve a happy medium:
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“We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are or the way they should be. And our attitudes and behaviors grow out of these assumptions.” By Stephen Covey

Like many people before me, I went to college, graduated and found myself looking for a much needed career. I submitted literally hundreds of resumes to various companies. To my own astonishment you could imagine how I felt when I either did not get called for an interview or received the company standard “don’t call us we’ll call you” form letter.

So I did some research and changed my approach by customizing my resumes and cover letters for the companies that I was applying to. This seemed to work for me as I started getting some interviews. However, what I learned quickly is that my interview skills flat out sucked.
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More evidence of an economic downturn and imminent recession presents itself every day. And no aspect of living appears to be exempt from the crunch. From daily visits to the supermarket to weekly trips to the gas station, the pinch is like an unavoidable slap in the face. Compound the grim economic outlook with high unemployment rates and massive layoffs and the picture isn’t pretty.

We’re living in one of those times that call for making lemonade with the lemons, especially if you’re out of work. The job security enjoyed by previous generations is gone and shows no signs of returning. While no one career is recession-proof, some choices are better than others are, and they all can be managed to reduce the risks and impact.

It’s time to be proactive. Think of these suggestions as a personal career insurance plan and a way to build job layoff immunity: Being proactive sounds like simple advice. The term is sometimes tossed about casually and almost a cliché in the world of career advising. The truth is that career planning should be constantly in motion. The downward spiral created by an unanticipated layoff does not have to exist. The best time to update a resume is not when you’re preparing for a job search.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to write a job transfer request then the following should help you.

The important thing to remember is that, like writing a resume, you need to sell yourself. Don’t be frightened to realistically blow your own trumpet. Being ambitious is no sin and most employers will welcome applications from existing employees who feel that they want to progress their careers. But like most things, there is a right and a wrong way to go about it.

Firstly, you need to state clearly just why you want a job transfer.

Be honest but not critical of your current superior or certain existing procedures within your organisation. If you are applying for an internal vacancy that has arisen then state clearly why you believe that you are the perfect person for that job.

Emphasise your strengths, experience and abilities. Be relevant, positive and persuasive. It’s also a good move to inform your current boss that you intend to apply for this new job. This really is a business courtesy and indicates that you have an open attitude to the situation.

If you are considering a new position because of a more personal reason, e.g. a close relative is ill and you need to work at a more local company office/plant, then a slightly different approach is needed.

Again be honest about your situation. Provide the appropriate information but also assure your employer that you still wish to continue your career with them. Point out your experience, abilities and achievements to date. And always remember that the main advantage you have over an external applicant for any vacant position within your company is that you are already fully familiar with the company, its personnel and its objectives. This ‘inside’ information is worth a great deal and should not be overlooked.

In both situations, try to be complementary with regard to the progress of the company to date and how you believe that you can contribute towards its future success. Make some genuine comments that you truly believe. Follow this up with a commitment to train and help the person who will be appointed to your ‘old’ position should your transfer request be granted.

Obviously your request should be well written in formal, business language but try to inject some of your own personality to make it individual. And always check it for errors before it is submitted.

I sincerely hope this helps you on the subject of ‘How To Write A Job Transfer Request’ and good luck with your career.

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