How to Make That Career Change Work
Changing careers, especially if you are later in your work life, is always a challenging task. Building on our previous blog about job searching. We now will move onto talking about what to do right in that new career. You want to make a great impression and get things off right from the get-go.
Kill That Career Change
It’s never too late to change, don’t put up with something that you hate.
Be Not Afraid
Probably the most cliché thing I could write, but it rings the truest when it comes to a career change. It is a scary and unknown thing you are about to undertake. Chances are you are getting into an industry that has seasoned professionals and now you have to compete. If you want any chance of making your career change, let go of the fear.
Options & Options
When looking for a new career, make sure to take into consideration all your options. Maybe the change isn’t that dramatic and it’s just moving from one aspect of a business to another. Either way, make sure to list out all your options, all the careers that make you go “I think I would like to do that”.
Work Through
Working through all these options is the next step. Many times you can get a taste of what a job looks like by shadowing someone in the industry. Ask family and friends for help with this, browse forums, and checkout GlassDoor for salary ranges.
Look For People
What makes a great career great? The people that work inside it. When you are looking at a new industry or job, make sure to find out the types of people that it attracts and if you can get along. If you hate your co-workers, your new career isn’t going to last very long.
New Career New You
In the majority of cases, a new career means starting over. You have to be okay with this because it comes with many challenges. These range from a lower salary, new technology and even a new location. Its main advantage is giving you a chance to start over and become who you want.
Get out there and find the new career you love, you will be happier and healthier.
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