Career-on-the-move

By Emily du Feu CAREER-ON-THE-MOVE CHECKLIST

Are you moving locations soon? Keep your career organised with this handy checklist.

UPDATE YOUR CV – Make sure your CV and contact details are up to date when you move.

PERSONALISE YOUR COVER LETTER – Give your cover letter a fresh new look, and make it relevant to the new position you are applying for.

BUSINESS CARDS – Update your business cards and have a new set printed off to take with you on your move. If you use a digital card, make sure all your details are updated.

PACKING – Keep your business cards, CV, documents, and relevant career materials separate from your household packing. Take them with you in your personal goods.

NOTICE PERIOD – If you are currently employed, check your notice period as soon as you know you are moving. Hand in your notice at an appropriate time to ensure no penalties are faced.

GET A RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Request a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, as it may help with future applications. REFERENCES – Make sure all your references are up to date, save their contact details, and check they are happy to be approached by a future employer.

□ANNUAL LEAVE – Check your annual leave allowance: how much have you used and how much do you have left? Have you got leave still to take?

Are you moving earlier than expected and have some to pay back?

LINKEDIN – Optimise your LinkedIn profile and add relevant connections from your current company and city to stay in touch. Ask your current colleagues for endorsements. Connect with future companies you are interested in working for.

RESOURCES – Not going straight to a job? Changing career? Starting a business? Check out the resources in this guide, make contact, and start using the resources available to help you transform your career.

LEAVE ON A HIGH NOTE – Whether you have loved your current job or not, finish strong. Remember, your current employer will need to give you a reference for your future career. Having a strong, professional ending to your job will stand you in good stead for the next position.