Baby Boomers:Steer Your Career

Jenni Proctorwww.careerclarity.com.au

What’s happened?

RedundancyDiscontentTime for a changeSo much more to

offerIt’s my time!

RedundancyEmotionsShock and grief? Relief?Anger and indignation?

PerceptionsNo emotional value in redundancy…..it is how

YOU react to it that counts.

DiscontentNiggling feelingsDisappointment

“Is this all there is?”Resignation –

“Putting up with the work, the people, the company.”

Incongruence “It’s just not who I am”

Diminishing “They treat me like dirt”

Time for a changeMoving away from somethingUnhappyFeeling overwhelmedFeeling bullied or otherwise uncomfortable

Moving towards somethingGreat ideaMoney making ventureSeeking fulfillment

So much more to offerBeing overlookedNot in the right job….although might be in

the right organisationNot getting a chance to show what you can

do

= FRUSTRATION

It’s my time

Congruence – the right fit for youFulfillmentPassion Purpose

What can you do about it?

Reality checkKnow what you really wantYour networkSelf-marketingLooking towards retirement, whatever that

means to you!

Reality checkWill anyone employ me over 50? What sort of work can I do?Am I employable?What skills do I have that I can transfer to

another work environment? The Global Financial Crisis and its impact on

employment in Australia.

Know what you really wantOut of the frying pan into the fire……………..Ouch!

New stage of life - What does that mean in terms of the work you are seeking?

Clarify what you are seekingProfessional helpCounselling, coaching, practical helpQualified in Career Development

Where to get helpCareer Development Association of Australia – www.cdaa.org.auCareer Advice Line – 13 17 64

Self marketingTransferable skills = Self belief

What can you really offer them? Be honest with yourself because then you can be honest with them.

Strong powerful resume that makes you stand out. What you have achievedAction or achievement orientedProfessional looking

Your networkAge has advantages. You know lots of people.

Golf

• Henry• Dianne and

Pete• Bill's mate now

working as consultant

Joe's Soccer Team

parents

• Smiths • Fred Jones • Coach - Doesn't

his brother have a similar business?

Personal friends

• Nat and Jules• Rob and Rosa• Marianne's new

bloke

Retire or ReinventAt what age do you want to retire?

What do you want to have achieved by then?

What does retirement mean to you?

Do you actually want to “retire” or “reinvent”?

A New Life StageBaby Boomers have always done things

differently!

Previous generations – Stop work, Travel, What next?

Want retirement to provide fulfillment, satisfaction, the chance to “do your own thing”……but what is that?

Plan NOW for a fulfilling retirement. Start working towards it. Make it a seamless transition.

Need to have Passion, a Purpose and a Plan.

Steer your careerPut yourself in your own

driver’s seat

Career Clarity…….for the next stageWebinar series commencing April

14………….FreeAny suggestions of specific topics?

Workshop in Brisbane soon……probably early June

Put your card or contact details into bowl to be in the draw for one hour FREE consultation.

Jenni ProctorCareer Clarity

jenni@careerclarity.com.au

0413 602096 07 3901 6559