Career
There are usually three key factors that provoke an employee to change his job and these are a bad boss or manager, lack or opportunity and boredom. But what if you are loathing leaving an employer that you enjoy working with?
Well here is a simple answer to this question but the process not necessarily be the simple. Try arranging yourself to another position within the same organization so that you do not have to leave the employer you are currently working with.
Follow these steps to ensure that you do not make a slip-up while making your move.
1- Don’t Jump the Gun
Every organization follows some rules and regulation and holds a well defined policy in place. Find out what their policy is regarding transferring to another department and respect it. Many organizations expect their employees to stay in a same job for at least 6 months to 2 years, and then they allow them to transfer to another department.
2- Look into Your Opportunities
Almost all big corporations and well established companies have a comprehensive internal job board that prefers to promote their employees from within. In order to find out if there is any job position available that interest you, you need to consult with them on a regular basis.
Sometimes positions are available but you do not qualify for them. Under such circumstances try figuring out if your company is willing to train you for any hard to fill position.
3- Follow Someone Else’s Footsteps
When a transfer is concerned, it is of much ease to chase in someone else’s footsteps rather than courageously going where no man or woman has been. Find out the people within your organization, in particular; and outside your organization, in general, to get some advices on how to deal with your bosses and human resources representatives on the issue of transition.
4- Find Your Replacement
Sometimes, your managers just do not want to agree to a transfer because they worth your knowledge and efforts; and they do not look forward to the process of trying to fill your shoes. For this, you have to start scouting within your company to find out someone who is interested in your position. You can also try tapping your extensive network as well. Always remember that if there is talent waiting in the wings, then your boss or manager will be more than happy to support you going to the next level.
