Changing careers is extremely difficult and scary, but with the right guidance, you can have a smooth and seamless career transition.
Whenever kids talk about the careers they want to pursue once they grow up, it makes adults feel proud. However, once they hit the prime of their lives and have already started working, some feel unsatisfied with their current jobs and want to divert to a different destination.
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Changing careers is not easy, especially if you have been in one profession long enough that you can’t imagine yourself elsewhere. However, with the right guidance, you can successfully transition to a different career from your current one.
Here’s a step-by-step guide toward changing careers:
- Evaluate your current career
What is it about your current job that is causing dissatisfaction? Is it your entire career that is making your head turn the other way or is it just your annoying boss?
Once you figure out your reasons for a career change, the process of redirecting to a new path becomes easier.
- What do you want to do?
Find out what career you want to explore. This can be done by looking into your interests, academic and professional achievements, and skills. You can also research online what career options are out there and which one tickles your fancy. Seeking a little guidance from family and friends is also a great way to start.
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- Test the waters
Once you have figured out what is next for you in terms of a career change, try it out. Look for job openings under your newly found path and try them out. You can do voluntary work as well if you would like to start small. If you like it, then there you go! But if not, you can always go back to the drawing board.
- Repackaging
Here is where your CV comes into play. Rebrand your CV to incorporate what you currently do. Sometimes, just keeping information about your former career helps give you that cutting edge the workspace today needs. So, do not be so quick to erase all your past achievements.
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- Go back to school if you must
Your new career may demand that you have certain qualities you may not possess. For you to get an even stronger footing in your new job, consider going back to school. You can decide to enroll in a training camp for your career altogether. This will help you settle down more comfortably in your new career.
