Never before have there been so many job openings and so few job seekers. This makes it a perfect time to take a closer look at your career and explore whether there might be other opportunities out there for you.

Whether you have a job, are looking for one, or can no longer do your current work for some other reason, the job market offers excellent opportunities. If you want to continue doing the same kind of work, it’s not too difficult to show a potential employer why you’re a good fit for the role.
But what if you actually want to do something completely different? What if you’re thinking about a career switch? That’s not impossible—especially now—but it is a bit more challenging.

To successfully make the switch, these tips can help you along the way:

1. It’s important to explore whether the switch you want to make is actually feasible. Consider, for example, whether you need specific training or work experience to be able to step into a new role right away. Are there real opportunities in the job market?
2. Dive into the role you’re aiming for. Start networking to gather more in-depth information about the position and to put yourself on the radar. Does the role truly suit you?
3. Keep networking throughout your entire search. Make sure to have exploratory conversations without immediately asking for a job. Show genuine interest in the other person and in the work they do and the organization they work for. Be clear about your goal and, as mentioned before, know what your added value is. The book Netwerken Werkt by Els Nijssen and Rob van Eeden is a great resource for this. Dynamisch Bureau has been using this book with coachees for 15 years!
4. Find out: which organizations offer this role? And do these organizations actually suit me?
5. Make sure you have a clear understanding of your own talents and skills, and be able to connect them to the role. What is the unique value you bring?
6. Create a skills-based CV. This gives a clearer picture of your talents and places less emphasis on job titles and the organizations in your employment history.
7. If necessary, consider taking a course or training program. You could, for example, make use of the STAP budget, which will be available again starting in May. Make sure to thoroughly research the kind of education or training required for the work you want to do.

Do you want to know what promising professions are? Then take a look at the site of the UWV.

Of course, our coaches at Dynamisch Bureau can help you figure out what your next step is. And we guide you to quickly find that job that will make your eyes twinkle (again)!