Preparing for a Career Transition over 50
52mGeneral2021-07-22
Authors

John Tarnoff
Career Coach, Author, Speaker
Course details
Prepare for a transition late in your career. Learn to adjust your time, finances, and behaviors as you move from one role to another. Career transition coach John Tarnoff shows how to be proactive, how to create a plan that helps you be resilient, and how to plan out your transition, depending on whether you have an existing job or income source. Because true change comes from within, John also helps you reshape your thought patterns and behaviors so you can make the most of a new opportunity—without hanging onto old habits. Finally, get tips for staying on top of technology and keeping up to date with 21st century workforce values. With these best practices, anyone over 50 can embark on a great second act.
Skills covered
Career ManagementCareer DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Career transition is inevitable
Be Proactive
- Prepare before you choose
Your Financial Considerations
- Determine your runway
- Create a resilience plan
- Planning for the unexpected
Your Time Horizon
- Time scenario 1 - Still employed
- Time scenario 2 - Unemployed
- Time planning scenarios
- Time planning tools
Overcoming Personal Obstacles
- The neuroscience behind behavior
- Reframing roles and impacts
- Avoiding self-sabotage
Get Updated
- Adopt a digital mindset
- Working digitally
- 21st century workforce values
Conclusion
- Set up an accountability system