Dear Readers, you are feeling stuck, and ask us to help you get out of a dead-end job quickly before the unending wave of layoffs we keep hearing about in the news gobbles up yours!
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We are back and ready to answer all your branding questions, Dear Readers! If it is your first visit, this blog is the brainchild of JMStrategy LLC (JMS), a boutique crisis management consulting firm that offers strategic solutions to strengthen any brand in crisis. The JMS team is in the business of designing tailor-made recovery plans to avoid behavioral or productivity inertia and give new life to brands in free fall. It’s about making money, not losing it! Now, without further ado, let’s dive into everything you need to know about how to get out of a dead-end job in times of crisis.
Why do you feel stuck in a dead-end job?
Dear Readers, does the following scenario sound familiar? You like your colleagues even though you don’t love your job. The workload is manageable, but you can’t be bothered to put in more effort than you must. You have barely enough to pay your bills thanks to that infuriatingly high inflation that keeps shrinking your purchasing power at once-upon-a-time trusted grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, Target, or Costco. And to make matters worse, the Fed’s manipulation of interest rates makes it challenging to borrow money to buy a house, use your credit cards, or get a loan to start a business. Isn’t this a recipe for anxiety and depression? No wonder you feel stuck in life!
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How to get out of a dead-end job in three steps.
Step 1: Build your brand.
Dear Readers, do you know that you are a brand? Yes, even if you have a 9-5 job, you ARE a brand. Why? Because you are so much more than your job title. Indeed, Dear Readers, consider the breadth of your experience, skill set, and education; do you not see you are an asset? If you are not sure, you hear it first right here!
Consequently, this blog encourages you to be intentional as you create your profile on LinkedIn and craft your resume and elevator pitch. Make sure to highlight the attributes that distinguish you from the company you work for and the industry you’ve been part of thus far. Such a distinction makes your competitive advantage and will help your brand stand out and outshine any other candidate, even if you plan to change industry altogether.
If you’ve lost your job, here is How Crisis Management Rebuilds Any Brand.
But before you start the job search, list the boundaries you probably overlooked in your current dead-end job. Avoiding setting non-negotiables is how landed you in the very crisis you are desperately trying to leave behind. Remember that boundaries are healthy because they create a barrier that preserves your mental health against any assault – verbal or otherwise. So, make sure that your list includes all reasons you want to quit regarding your current position, supervisor, and culture. The more specific you are, the easiest it will be to zero into what you choose your brand to be. Now, Dear Readers, that is how you build your brand! Do you agree? Leave us a comment below!
Step 2: Build a robust network to get out of your dead-end job.
OK, Dear Readers, this second step is essential as you pursue a brighter future. You will have to find your tribe. Even if you are an introvert and feel uncomfortable putting yourself out there, Dear Readers, please do it anyway. You cannot achieve anything of substance on your own. You’ll need all the help you can get. So, start networking N-O-W.
Therefore, consider joining the social media game by creating online profiles and connecting with people in the companies and industries you want to join. Dear Readers, you might also want to provide valuable suggestions for social media content as you find your niche. Finally, being active online allows you to comment on other people’s profiles and make pitches for possible partnership initiatives. Dear Readers, however you do it, consider remaining authentic, showing expertise without bragging, and being as earnest as possible. Remember, Dear Readers, if you put out good vibes by delivering substantial value without expecting anything in return, you are bound to receive as much, if not even more!
Step 3: Prepare, research, and plan for success.
Now is the time to prepare for any future interview, Dear Readers, and leave the dead-end one behind for good. Also, you will want to examine the possible cost of changing courses professionally. You can push your research into the next gear by exploring alternative careers, finding people in these alternative careers, and conducting informal interviews to develop answers that align with the culture of the companies or industries you plan to join. You can also find ways to test drive these alternative ways by shadowing or volunteering. Whatever it takes, do a lot of research, Dear Readers. Research improves your odds tremendously and strengthens the confidence you should have by now in your abilities. And just like that, Dear Readers, you have a strategic brand development plan to leave your dead-end job.
Dear Readers, how will you plan for success to get out of your dead-end job this year?
There you have it, Dear Readers! Thank you for taking the time to read today’s publication. The JMS blog wants to inspire and encourage you, Dear Readers, as you fight to make your dreams come true in 2023. So please share with us how you are doing so far this year. What are you doing to get out of a dead-end job this year? Or are you so stressed about paying your bills that you cannot imagine thinking about making any career move at this point? Was today’s publication helpful, or did we miss something? What else can this blog cover that will motivate you and help you be as successful as possible in 2023, Dear Readers? Get in touch and let us know below in a comment or by email at jms@branding24seven.com or by mail at:
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This blog hopes today’s publication has lit a fire within you, Dear Readers! Do not fear your dreams. Do not feel discouraged! There are so many more opportunities to make things happen! Have the courage to chase your goals and visit this blog weekly for practical, actionable tips inspiring you along the way!
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