Three innovators offer a road-tested framework for career development that helps anyone make real progress on their path when they switch jobs.
Each year, an estimated 1 billion people switch jobs worldwide. A lucky few stumble into the role of their dreams, but hundreds of millions are disappointed. What if, when looking for a job, we could make more informed choices to better select the opportunity we seize? What if the power to move along our career paths lies with each of us, as opposed to hiring managers or the market?
According to the “Jobs to Be Done” theory of product design—customers don’t simply buy products; they recruit them to do specific jobs that solve a problem. Job Moves adopts this model to view jobs as positions we “hire” to help us make progress in our lives and careers. Based on research conducted with over a thousand professionals at all stages of their careers, Ethan Bernstein, a former doctoral student of Clayton Christensen; Michael B. Horn, co-founder of the Christensen Institute; and Bob Moesta, an architect of Jobs to Be Done Theory, find that this notion bears out no matter your age, stage, or trajectory.
Key to this new, universal approach is understanding our priorities at the specific moment when we make each move. This team has created a process to help individuals identify the current circumstances driving them to look for new opportunities, the experiences they hope to gain in a new job, what tradeoffs they’ll gladly make in return, and how to learn before switching if a new job will deliver. The result encourages job seekers to look beyond a title or company for a more holistic view and ask not what you can do in a job, but what a potential job can do for you.
Full of useful activities and tools, Job Moves offers the timeless framework of our generation to help anyone create a career that will be happier and more fulfilling.
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Praise for Job Moves:
“The ultimate guide to changing jobs and advancing your career. If you’ve ever grappled with the questions of when to make a move and how to choose your next role, this book offers the data and insight you need to get out of a rut and land in a good place.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential and host of the TED podcast WorkLife.
“Job Moves is packed with stuff I wish I had understood 40 years ago. Follow these 9 steps to shape your thinking, take your next step, and sculpt the career you want.” —Reed Hastings, co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix and New York Times bestselling author.
“Job Moves will be the What Color is Your Parachute? for the modern age. It’s an actionable guide for people managing job transitions, to help them approach the journey with deliberate thought about the near and long term alike. Everyone will benefit from the authors’ helpful prompts to make better decisions about their next role by engaging in essential reflection on what really motivates a job shift and why it matters.” —Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; Ranked #1 in Thinkers50. Author, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well.
“Job Moves provides the tools, self-reflection exercises, and scripts needed to navigate any career. It’s my go-to gift for college graduates, career transitioners, and leaders as well as a resource for mentoring others.” —Gale V. King, former Fortune 100 CAO and CHRO, Corporate Director, and Chair of the Executive Leadership Council.
“Job Moves is a groundbreaking exploration of career transitions, blending deep research with practical guidance. This insightful book addresses the challenges faced by millions of job switchers each year, offering a fresh perspective on making career progress and succeeding in a new role. The authors’ innovative approach demystifies the job change process, empowering readers to navigate their careers with confidence and clarity. A must-read for anyone seeking to make their next career move more purposeful and fulfilling.” —Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
“If you want to change jobs but don’t know where to start, begin with Job Moves. The book provides a proven method to clarify what you’re looking for and effective steps to guide you along the way. Read this book to get started discovering your best career path now!” —Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor at London Business School and bestselling author.
“For professionals at a crossroads, Job Moves offers a clear roadmap to success. You’ll learn actionable strategies to ensure you make informed and confident decisions about your future.” —Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School.
“Hands down, the best career advice I ever got was, ‘Don’t forget to quit.’ If you feel trapped in your job, then you’re not going to do your best work. Job Moves will help you figure out when to stay in a job, when to go, and where you’re headed.” —Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor.
