Andrea D. Wieland is an AISESS professional member with 25 years of experience working with students in higher education. She has worked at two-year and four-year colleges in both Colorado and California. Her primary work has been focused on career development. In 2022 she received the Rich Feller Award from the Colorado Career Development Association. The annual Rich Feller Award recognizes those who have made valuable contributions to the career development field and have served others as a mentor and colleague.
What should employees consider when deciding whether it’s time to look for a new position?
There are many reasons to consider moving on from your current position. Asking yourself some basic questions is the best way to begin.
Are you overqualified for the position?
If you are overqualified and often times find yourself not engaged in the workplace, this might be a sign that it’s time to move on to something more challenging. However, before moving on, you might want to chat with your boss and see if there are additional responsibilities or promotion potential where you could earn more and be more challenged.
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