How to Prepare for Your 2025 Career Move
Dec 20, 2024
Thinking about switching careers in 2025? Whether you're itching for a change or simply considering your options, now is the time to lay the groundwork.
Small actions in the New Year can help you make a smooth transition when you are ready.
Here are three key steps to take to set yourself up for success in 2025.
1. Discover What Brings You Joy at Work
We all have parts of our jobs we love and parts we don’t. But before you make a career move, it's crucial to understand what truly energises you.
When you know what parts of your job light you up, you can target roles that align with your strengths and passions.
Task: Keep a notebook or use your phone’s notes app to track your energy throughout the workday. Whenever you feel energised or engaged, jot down what you were doing at that moment.
On the flip side, note when you feel drained or uninspired. After a few weeks, patterns will emerge, helping you pinpoint what aspects of work you should look for (or avoid!) in your next role.
2. Track Your Successes and Learnings
When I worked at Apple, I made it a habit to review my week every Friday. It wasn’t just about celebrating wins, but also about reflecting on where I could improve.
Having a weekly snapshot of your achievements and lessons learned is invaluable - not just for self-reflection, but also for annual reviews, promotions, or future job applications.
Task: Set aside 30 minutes every Friday to jot down your accomplishments, challenges, and any insights from the week. Record metrics, feedback, and skills you’ve gained.
This journal will become your go-to resource for performance reviews, interviews, and tracking your growth over time.
3. Start Networking (Even When You’re Not Job Hunting)
Networking is often seen as a “must-do” only when you're looking for a job - but it’s so much more powerful when you don’t need one!
Building relationships before you’re in transition feels more authentic and allows you to tap into opportunities naturally when the time comes.
Task: Make it a goal to meet one new person each week - either within your industry, related fields, or someone whose work you admire.
This could mean reaching out to new colleagues, asking for introductions through mutual friends, or inviting someone on LinkedIn for a coffee chat.
Networking doesn’t need to be formal; it’s about creating connections that could help you later, when the right opportunity arises.
Final Thoughts
Making a career change in 2025 doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
By taking small, proactive steps now you’ll be in a much stronger position when you’re ready to take the leap. Start today, and you’ll thank yourself in the new year!
Happy career planning!
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