Steps to Take If You’re Feeling Unhappy in Your New Job

Controlling your career path is essential for success. You must be happy at work to continuously improve your performance and earn promotions.
No matter how much you evaluate a company and role before accepting a job offer, there might be times when you’re unhappy with the position. Before you consider leaving, take the following steps to see if things improve.
Identify What Isn’t Working
Consider exactly what you dislike about your new job. Perhaps it wasn’t what you expected or what the hiring manager promised. Clarifying the issue helps determine whether it can be changed.
Evaluate Whether the Issues Can Be Resolved
Decide whether your job-related concerns are temporary or permanent. For instance, you might feel anxious about starting a new role or collaborating on a project you don’t enjoy. These problems will be solved as you complete the project, gain experience, and grow more confident.
Talk with Your Manager
Consider potential resolutions to your job-related issues. Perhaps additional training and coaching would help you better adapt to the role.
Schedule a time to talk with your manager about your concerns. They might be able to adapt the role to fit your skills and interests. Or, your manager could suggest a different role that might better align with your goals.
Emphasize the Advantages
Reflect on potential gains if you keep your job. For instance, you might work remotely a few days weekly, or advancement opportunities might become available in 6-12 months. Therefore, you might want to stay.
Set a Timeline
Create a timeline to grow comfortable in your new job. Build relationships with colleagues and coworkers, find a mentor, and learn your job duties and responsibilities. When you reach the deadline, reevaluate whether you want to stay with the company.
Pursue Professional Development
Consider engaging in seminars, workshops, and online courses to earn industry certification. Ongoing learning increases your job qualifications. As a result, you could secure an advanced role within the organization.
Network
Talk with colleagues and coworkers in roles that fit your goals, skills, and experience. Perhaps there are job openings that align with your needs and interests.
Build relationships with other industry professionals. They might know about relevant job opportunities or introduce you to hiring managers and other professionals to support your potential job search.
Consider scheduling informational interviews with employees in roles at companies you might want to work for. Ask questions to evaluate the job, company, culture, and other relevant details. If you like what you learn, ask the employee to refer you for a role or introduce you to the hiring manager.
Update Your Resume
Ensure your resume reflects your relevant education, skills, experience, accomplishments, and quantifiable results. Also, include relevant keywords to help your information get past an applicant tracking system (ATS) and to the hiring manager. Updating your information helps prepare for your next job search.
Consider Your Next Step
When the deadline to evaluate your job arrives, consider whether you want to stay or look for another opportunity. If you search for a different role, determine exactly what you do and don’t want to avoid making the same mistakes.
Partner with a Recruiter
Work with a seasoned PrideStaff recruiter to find a role that fits your goals, skills, and interests. Reach out to your local PrideStaff office to start your job search today!
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