If your new job is not working out, don’t fret – you have plenty of options. Here, two career experts share their advice
It is only natural to be disappointed or upset that your career isn’t working out how you may have liked or you’re not enjoying it as much as you thought you would, but try and remain positive.
Everyone has taken a step that has turned out different to how they had anticipated, and you still have a qualification under your belt. “You still have a whole lot to offer in terms of skills and qualifications. There is also still demand for that level of grad in the Irish jobs market,” McDermott adds.Figure out what is making you unhappy with the current position – is it environmental, the culture of the organisation you’re working for, or are you finding the job itself dull and boring or too difficult to get a handle on?
When having this conversation, keep things positive – highlight the aspects of the job you find most fulfilling and which part of the company you believe might suit you better. If you are serious about changing your career, you need to spend a lot of time researching before you make that decision. Speak to people who are in the field that you’re thinking of moving to and inquire as to whether there are courses/further education you may have to complete.
“There are a whole host of considerations that people need to look at, but I think what they’re looking for ultimately on a basic level is working to find something that’s interesting and fulfilling, which may take a little bit of time”, says McDermott, who advises that salary should not be the primary motivator.
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