Job Transition - Keys to Success

Keep a Good Attitude

Be positive and courageous
Don’t dwell on it or take it personally
Don’t burn any bridges
Avoid placing blame
Communicate your feelings with loved ones and friends

Be Active

Establish and keep a daily routine
Investigate temporary positions to enhance your experience
Keep physically fit, exercise daily
Shore up your weaknesses through continuing education
Spend quality time with your family
Donate time to the community, the PGA and charities

Develop A Job Search Strategy

Contact your PGA Career Consultant
Update your CareerLinks Profile and resume
Create a powerful network
Evaluate and determine what positions would be best for you
Set future career goals

Financial Planning

Prepare a financial plan for at least 6 months of unemployment
Seek out a tax or financial advisor’s assistance on how to proceed
Review salary continuance
Review all benefits such as vacation, sick time, un-vested pension, portability or retirement, etc.
Insurance coverage
Severance
Retirement status

Who to Include in Your Networking

PGA Career Services staff
PGA Career Consultants
Section staff
Section leaders
Section employment committees
Chapter leaders
Manufacturers
Sales Representatives
Management Companies
Key area amateurs and figureheads
Mentors
High profile PGA Professionals
General Managers
Superintendents
PGA of America leaders
Industry recruiters

Effective Networking Strategies

Contact your PGA Career Consultant
Make one daily phone call to introduce yourself to people in your network
Volunteer your time to your PGA Section and Association
Attend Section and Association meetings
Attend allied association meetings, PGA Merchandise Show, PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
Send letters or cards thanking individuals for their time and consideration
Secure letters of recommendation from previous employers and influential people
Attend industry functions and build a professional image
Always be positive and upbeat
Contact industry recruiters

“Job Transition - Keys to Success” is a portion of a larger, more comprehensive document named “The Job Hunter’s Toolkit.” To view the Job Hunter’s Toolkit in its entirety, please click here.