How do you change company?
Let's start at the beginning: changing company does not mean changing job, but changing employer. More often than not, this is in response to a need for better pay, more interesting assignments or greater flexibility than teleworking.
For some, it is more difficult to change company than for others. The job market may be favourable to them, but that's not the problem. After several years with the same company, moving to another is a dangerous step out of your comfort zone. This is even more true when you want to be recruited by a company in a different sector of activity, moving from the "consumer goods" sector to the service sector, for example.
Some are also pushed to leave and change companies…
How can you make this professional turning point into a fast and efficient move?
The challenges of changing company
According to a Randstad study, in 2021, 1/3 of executives took a mobility approach and had an individual interview with the aim of moving to a new position. This trend has continued in 2022, with 1/3 of executives saying they want to change company in the next 6 months.
- Do you feel that you lack recognition in your current company?
- Does your working environment and corporate culture no longer suit you?
- Are you "humming" along on assignments that no longer challenge you?
- Do you feel guilty about thinking about recruiting for a new company?
- Are you afraid of taking the risk of change? Does the stress frighten you?
If you're looking for new opportunities, you've come to the right place!
Our coaching approach to changing companies
Support in changing companies is often aimed at :
- Identify your deepest sources of professional motivation
- Deconstruct what is blocking you, your beliefs, and sort out the questions that help you move forward and those that hold you back.
- Identify the issues and consequences if you don't get moving
- Gain self-confidence by becoming aware of your added value for greater professional fulfilment
- Understanding how and with whom to network
- Prepare your job search by adapting it to the French job market: CV, covering letter, job interview, LinkedIn profile, etc.
Coaching will help you to :
- Put your energy where it will be most useful, by understanding how the job market and recruitment practices work in France
- Convince recruiters and future employers more quickly by better presenting the specific nature of your career (in France or abroad) and your skills at every job interview
The benefits of my one-to-one coaching
We start by getting to know each other to see if we'd like to work together, during an initial one-hour discussion. If we choose each other, we're in! If we decide not to work together, I won't be billing this first meeting.
I suggest tailor-made coaching I define the number of sessions, duration, frequency and location (face-to-face or remote), depending on the context and needs of each individual. I can also suggest (or not) exercises to do between sessions.
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Questions I'm often asked about changing companies
I'm in a hurry, and coaching seems like a long time...
At the moment, it's easy to find a job, candidates have 'the king's choice', don't they?
These days, it's easy to find a job in many sectors: there have never been so many vacancies and candidates are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a new employer. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to narrow down your search and identify the job that best matches your skills and aspirations. It's important to know how to sort things out, to prioritise your needs so that you can better explore the possibilities open to you.
How do you know if you need to change company?
- Lack of job satisfaction You're not satisfied with your job or motivated to do it - it may be time to look for a new job and consider a career change.
- No possibility of advancement: you have no opportunity to progress in your current company, you are stuck in your position with no prospect of advancement.
- Negative working environment: the working environment is toxic for you, and relations with your colleagues or line manager are tense or conflictual. The human dimension at head office is no longer there, and this is affecting your professional fulfilment and productivity.
- Insufficient remuneration: you are underpaid in relation to the market, your salary does not reflect your experience and skills.
- Lack of challenges or new projects: you're bored with your job, you don't have any new projects or challenges to take on. No or few prospects for career development.
- Change career direction: you want to change your field of activity or explore new career opportunities.
See also: what are the pitfalls to avoid when changing company after several years?
How much do you earn when you change companies?
The salary you could earn by changing company will depend on many factors, such as your professional experience, your skills, the sector in which you work and the job market in your region. It may also depend on the size and reputation of the company you apply to.
When you're looking for a new job, it's important to research average salaries for similar positions in your area and in the relevant industry sector. You can use websites such as Glassdoor, Payscale, Indeed or LinkedIn to get an idea of salaries from job advertisements for similar positions. You can also use your professional network to obtain information about salaries in your field.
If you are happy with your current salary at your company, it may be worth negotiating a similar or slightly higher salary in your new job, depending on your experience and skills. However, if you are looking to increase your salary considerably, it is important to present solid arguments to justify this increase, such as your experience, new skills and professional achievements.
Depending on the type of job, it's also important to consider other benefits such as fringe benefits, professional development opportunities, company culture and working environment when making a decision to change jobs.
