Is it time to transform your career? Successfully navigating a career change requires preparation and planning. We've put together 10 steps to help you give your career a much-needed makeover. View this slideshare for advice on how to get started and, when you're ready, visit www.getsmarter.co.za.

1. 10 Steps to your
career makeover
10 Steps to your
career makeover

2. Did you know?

3. Did you know?
The average person spends an accumulated total of
10.3 years of time at work.

4. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?

5. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:

6. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Happy

7. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Inspired Happy

8. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Energised Inspired Happy

9. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Energised Inspired Happy
Stimulated

10. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Energised Inspired Happy
Confident Stimulated

11. Are you investing
your time wisely
in your career?
If you are, you’re probably feeling:
Energised Inspired Happy
Motivated Confident Stimulated

12. Or does your
current job
make you feel:

13. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed

14. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed Distracted

15. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed Distracted Defeated

16. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed Distracted Defeated
Demotivated

17. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed Distracted Defeated
Demotivated Dissatisfied

18. Or does your
current job
make you feel:
Overwhelmed Distracted Defeated
Demotivated Dissatisfied Stuck

19. That’s okay.

20. That’s okay.
you’re not alone

21. That’s okay.
you’re not alone
87% of working professionals worldwide report
feeling disengaged in their current positions.
[Source:http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/10/unhappy-employees-outnumber-happy-ones-by-two-to-one-worldwide/]

22. The Good news is

23. The Good news is
We are here to help.

24. The…

25. The…
Shape

26. The…
Shape
Style

27. The…
Shape
Style
Performance

28. The…
Shape
Style
Performance
of your career is about to change

29. We’re challenging you to a

30. We’re challenging you to a
CAREER MAKEOVER

31. We’re challenging you to a
CAREER MAKEOVER
[ It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.]

32. Should you choose to accept this
CHALLENGE
you will need to have:

33. DETERMINATION

34. DETERMINATION
Michael Jordan once said
I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.
I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve
been trusted to take the game winning
shot and missed. I’ve failed over and
over and over again in my life. And
that is why I succeed.
[Image source:http://4hdwallpapers.com/michael-jordan-basketball-hd.html

35. VISION

36. VISION
Sometimes life is about risking
everything for a dream no one can see but you.
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37. Confidence

38. Confidence
If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.
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39. Commitment

40. Commitment
Before you start anything, learn how to finish it.
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41. Ammunition

42. Ammunition
If you aren’t willing to learn, no one can
help you. If you are determined to learn,
no one can stop you.
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43. Perseverance

44. Perseverance
Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.
- Chris Grosser

45. Courage

46. Courage
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.
- Seth Godin

47. Ready?

48. Ready?
Let’s get started

49. Ready?
Let’s get started
Your career makeover challenge begins

50. Ready?
Let’s get started
Your career makeover challenge begins
now

51. Self-Evaluate
1

52. 1
Any makeover starts with a “Before” picture.
Block off some time to do some self-reflection.
Take a long, hard look at your current situation.

53. 1
Any makeover starts with a “Before” picture.
Block off some time to do some self-reflection.
Take a long, hard look at your current situation.
What makes you happy?
What frustrates you?
What do others value about you?
What are you passionate about?
How do you define success?
What other talents do you have?

54. Scenario-Plan
2

55. 2
There are many options available to you, even if some
feel impossible to you right now. Start thinking about
what you’d like your “After” picture to look like.

56. 2
There are many options available to you, even if some
feel impossible to you right now. Start thinking about
what you’d like your “After” picture to look like.
Do you want to:
Start your own business Get promoted
Try something new Change career paths
Realise a dream

57. 2
There are many options available to you, even if some
feel impossible to you right now. Start thinking about
what you’d like your “After” picture to look like.
Do you want to:
Start your own business Get promoted
Try something new Change career paths
Realise a dream
Choose the paths that appeal to you most, and play out the
best and worst case scenario of following that path right now.
What’s standing in your way?

58. plot your
Stepping-stones
3

59. 3
Often there are short-term actions that you can take, to help you move towards
the future you’re dreaming of.

60. 3
Often there are short-term actions that you can take, to help you move towards
the future you’re dreaming of.
Does your current position offer you opportunities or experience that
supports your big vision?
Are there courses you can take or groups you can join that can help you
achieve your goals?
Who should you be networking with to help you on your path?

61. 3
Often there are short-term actions that you can take, to help you move towards
the future you’re dreaming of.
Does your current position offer you opportunities or experience that
supports your big vision?
Are there courses you can take or groups you can join that can help you
achieve your goals?
Who should you be networking with to help you on your path?
Sometimes these actions might not feel relevant to your overall plan, but they are necessary.

62. talk to a superior,
coach or mentor
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63. 4
Many people have faced the same challenge you’re currently facing.

64. 4
Many people have faced the same challenge you’re currently facing.
Set up a career growth chat with your manager or boss.
A real leader will be invested in helping you grow.
Identify a potential mentor and drop them a message
on LinkedIn to meet you for a career chat over lunch.
Employ the services of a professional Career Coach
or even learn coaching techniques for yourself.

65. 4
Many people have faced the same challenge you’re currently facing.
Set up a career growth chat with your manager or boss.
A real leader will be invested in helping you grow.
Identify a potential mentor and drop them a message
on LinkedIn to meet you for a career chat over lunch.
Employ the services of a professional Career Coach
or even learn coaching techniques for yourself.
Navigating career change requires a psychological change and its important to tap into
the experience of others when you do.

66. Embrace
your fears
5

67. 5
Fear is often the only thing stopping you from becoming the person you are meant to be.
Be aware of your excuses. Are they fear-driven?

68. 5
Fear is often the only thing stopping you from becoming the person you are meant to be.
Be aware of your excuses. Are they fear-driven?
I don’t have the time.
I’m worried about money.
What will people think
I’m too old. It’s too late for that.
I don’t think I’m good enough

69. 5
Fear is often the only thing stopping you from becoming the person you are meant to be.
Be aware of your excuses. Are they fear-driven?
I don’t have the time.
I’m worried about money.
What will people think
I’m too old. It’s too late for that.
I don’t think I’m good enough
What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

70. Get a new hobby
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71. 6
There’s a reason why people invest time and money in pursuing hobbies
outside of their careers: a hobby is the perfect way to tap into passion,
and passion often equates to happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction. If you
don’t know where to start, consider you interests.

72. 6
There’s a reason why people invest time and money in pursuing hobbies
outside of their careers: a hobby is the perfect way to tap into passion,
and passion often equates to happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction. If you
don’t know where to start, consider you interests.
Enrol for a cooking or art class
Join a running or exercise club
Write a novel or start a blog
Learn to take photographs
Start a book or dinner club

73. 6
There’s a reason why people invest time and money in pursuing hobbies
outside of their careers: a hobby is the perfect way to tap into passion,
and passion often equates to happiness, fulfilment and satisfaction. If you
don’t know where to start, consider you interests.
Enrol for a cooking or art class
Join a running or exercise club
Write a novel or start a blog
Learn to take photographs
Start a book or dinner club
Sometimes, your hobby can even open doors for a new career path that you
never even considered. A career backed by passion is a winning combination.

74. Get Inspired
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75. 7
If your workplace is making you feel stagnated, you need to up your sources of external
inspiration. Surround yourself with messages and people who inspire you.

76. 7
If your workplace is making you feel stagnated, you need to up your sources of external
inspiration. Surround yourself with messages and people who inspire you.
Identify and emulate a role-model; study what
they’ve achieved and how.
Write a personal manifesto that you read at
least once a week.
Create a personal vision wall of inspiring
quotes and pictures.
Attend inspiring talks or workshops,
or get lost in TED talks.

77. Invest in
your skill set
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78. 8
A career makeover will require that you
learn a few new skills or refresh your old ones.

79. 8
A career makeover will require that you
learn a few new skills or refresh your old ones.
Investigate the most sought-after
skills within your desired industry
Identify gaps in your current skill set
Seek out practical and reputable
courses to help you gain new skills

80. 8
A career makeover will require that you
learn a few new skills or refresh your old ones.
Investigate the most sought-after
skills within your desired industry
Identify gaps in your current skill set
Seek out practical and reputable
courses to help you gain new skills
Furthering your studies does not have to mean a return to university.
Online short courses are the perfect option if your seeking career advancement on-the-go

81. commit
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82. 9
Quell your excuses and get to action.
Nothing will change until you take
the first step. You will make decisions
because it feels right at the time,
but often life veers in unexpected
directions and you might question a few
decisions you’ve made. That’s ok.

83. 9
Quell your excuses and get to action.
Nothing will change until you take
the first step. You will make decisions
because it feels right at the time,
but often life veers in unexpected
directions and you might question a few
decisions you’ve made. That’s ok.
Develop an agile approach to your career makeover
to ensure your commitment never falters.
The ability to anticipate and embrace change while you
navigate your makeover will be your greatest advantage.

84. Post a letter
to your future self
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85. 10
You’re prepped for success, and about to embark on
new direction in your career.

86. 10
You’re prepped for success, and about to embark on
new direction in your career.
Write a letter or email to your future self that details your
dreams, goals, fears, plans and ambitions.
Set a reminder to read it at a date in the future; it will serve
as the perfect reminder of the progress you’ve made in giving
your career its much-needed makeover.

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advance your career or realise a dream.

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