As a former Head of HR, I’ve had a great deal of experience with individuals who feel restless or defeated in their careers. Though feelings of frustration or defeat can stem from a variety of factors, it’s never easy to know that someone is experiencing negativity within the workplace. Throughout my career, I’ve helped individuals experiencing these feelings achieve positive outcomes.

Making a career change is not an easy task, no matter the state of the economy.

It takes careful planning and work to do it right, especially if you’re looking to stand out. Not only do you need to spend time prepping to apply, but you have to job search, interview, and if all goes well, negotiate pay and benefits.

Corporate “jargon” is important in so many contexts: verbal communications, emails, presentations, annual objectives, evaluations, and development plans. They have an ability to summarize, drive a point home, and explain things quickly. But it’s a balance.

These days, the job market ias brisk in most industries. But even in a good economy, making a career transition – into a different role or a different industry – is difficult. It takes careful planning and work to do it right.