Determine what you have outgrown

or want to leave behind.

Determine what you have outgrown or want to leave behind. Find your new focus and why it makes sense for who you are now.

When we think of career transition, we tend to turn first to function - what will I do. Put that at the bottom of your list for now. Instead, follow the flow of the R.I.V.E.R. toward your new career. The R.I.V.E.R. is the foundation of what will make you happy.

The R.I.V.E.R.

Navigate to the job that's best for you.

  • ROLE

    Role isn't a job title - it's how you like to work. Are you an influencer, a facilitator, an advocate? Do you want to strategize, philosophize, communicate?
    Find the common thread among roles you've loved.

  • IMPACT

    What does your ideal role accomplish? Do you help people find common ground, make products work better, interpret customer needs, push the edge of creativity?

  • VALUES

    What do you care about? What matters to you? Values include things like growth, humor, collaboration, diversity, risk-taking. Your role should embody your values.

  • ENVIRONMENT

    What type of people do you enjoy working with? What organization size and culture do you thrive in? What do you want your physical work space to be like?

  • REWARDS

    Rewards aren't just about money. What are your personal currencies? A flexible schedule, having a mentor, independence? What are your priorities?