A Positive Attitude is Key to Successful Career Transitions!

Fire and rescue departments nationwide suggest that we remember to change the batteries in our smoke detectors when we adjust our clocks in the spring and fall each year. In keeping with that tradition, November, which is National Career Development Month, is a good time to check your attitude towards your current job and career. Career professionals are offering free advice on how to do that this month through career blogs and articles.

For the last 47 years the National Career Development Association has celebrated November as National Career Development Month. This year's theme is "Find Your Voice - Change Your World" and for those thinking of a career change this may actually be the best time to get started. Throughout this month, career professionals are even more dedicated to helping people recognize the importance of life-long career planning, career development and professional growth. This month presents a great opportunity to assess your existing job or career satisfaction, explore alternatives, and develop plans that will better prepare you for more fulfilling future employment.

Whether you feel "stuck" in your existing career, "satisfied, but still exploring" or just thinking of a transition to something more, November is the time to begin getting your ducks in a row. Just as the fire department encourages us to check our smoke detector batteries as the time changes, so should we commit to spending some time each day this month exploring factors that affect our career decisions.

One key factor that affects our career outlook and perspective in our existing job situation is our own attitude. It is important to begin any career planning activities this month with a positive attitude and to tell yourself that activities this month will be the catalyst for your long term career satisfaction.