Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
Transitioning from a seafaring career to a land-based role is a significant change that requires careful planning and adaptation. This pathway outlines key areas to focus on during the transition, including what to plan for, skill development, and personal well-being. Click on the different stages to learn more
Overview
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Explore career options
- Identify transferable skills
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- Network with professionals in potential career fields
- Set short and long-term objectives
- Network and connect with other marine professionals
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
- Undertake CPD through IMarEST Learning
- Achieve Professional Registration to showcase competencies
- Take part in volunteering opportunities to enhance experience and network
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Have the right qualifications and certifications
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Understand regulations and laws
- Learn about the local culture
- Learn about workplace dynamics
- Engage with Branches and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Plan and manage relocation logistics
- Financial planning during and after transition
- Create a work-life balance
- Recognise the potential impact on homelife
- Sign up for the Member-to-Member (M2M) Mentoring Programme for advice and guidance as a mentee
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Learn how to build mental resilience
- Manage change and learn to adapt
- Enrol in the IMarEST CPD Recognised: Coming Ashore Programme by Marine Society
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
- Read up on the latest through IMarEST news channels and publications
- Access resources such as the online library, recordings, reports and publications
- Explore job vacancies and connect with recruiters on Marine Jobs
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
- Job searching preparation
- Adapt and learn from setbacks
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and
Emotional
Preparation
Financial and
Life Planning
Understanding
the Workplace
Skill and
Knowledge
Development
Career
Research and
Goal Setting
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
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Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
Transitioning from a seafaring career to a land-based role is a significant change that requires careful planning and adaptation. This pathway outlines key areas to focus on during the transition, including what to plan for, skill development, and personal well-being. Click on the different stages to learn more
Overview
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting
How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey
Important steps for this stage:
Sea to Shore Career Transitions
Take action
Mental and Emotional Preparation
Financial and Life Planning
Understanding the Workplace
Skill and Knowledge Development
Career Research and Goal Setting