As people reflect on their lives and career paths during the pandemic and whatever comes next, it might be the best time to contemplate a job change. You know how to apply for jobs, but what are you looking for beyond the paycheck? Here are a few things to look for when advancing your career in a new role:
Make a positive difference.
People want to be seen and appreciated. Choose a job that adds importance to our world, makes it better, and genuinely benefits others. Pick a place that would be open to the following:
Brainstorm innovative ideas among your coworkers.
Keep your coworkers and supervisors updated about your progress on assignments.
Be a dependable person in your office.
Actively listen to your coworkers and propose empathetic solutions.
Think ahead of upcoming trends or anticipate future problems.
Having the freedom to make a positive difference is the culture many workers want to work in. Make sure your next organization is open to this.
Align with your values and goals
Since people spend a lot of their time at work, now, more than ever before, people want their values to match their mission. Determine if the organization’s core mission matches up with a common purpose. Make a connection with your short-term and long-term goals. Will they allow you to be where you want to go? Having authenticity and an openness to share is critical. Keep the values of integrity, accountability, persistence, determination, and discipline in your work ethic.
Up for the challenge...
You never want to be stagnant at a job. People should always be active with current tasks and learn additional skills. Being challenged in a healthy way to learn and grow is something to look forward to in your work life. Removing yourself out of your comfort zone is one of the most suitable methods to discover new skills and who you are as a medical professional. During interviews, ask about revived challenges and deliver the backing you want to shift those challenges into successes. Being satisfied at the end of the day is essential for your career.
Have a work-life balance
A very underappreciated thing at a job is a work-life balance. To be able to unplug and take guilt-free vacations. Learn when to say "no" when it comes to more work. Take those needed breaks, especially in the afternoon. Both things lead to more productivity. Utilize your lunchtime and take it with coworkers, too. Request some workplace flexibility from your setup at home to taking time off to re-charge. Prioritize your mental and physical health.
At WSi, we wake up every day to find the perfect fit for our candidates and do our part to help the health care industry meet its challenging demands. We value changing lives one person at a time and strive to find candidates who do, too. If you seek a new role in the medical profession, talk to a WSi recruiter today.