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9 Steps for Changing Careers at Any Age

  • March 8, 2022
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  • Meg Rivera
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Career transitions occur for a variety of reasons, but when they do, it is wise to be strategic. A well-planned career transition will almost certainly result in increased job satisfaction. You may be concerned about what will happen throughout the shift, especially if you are unsure where to begin, or if your background is in a different industry.

You may be apprehensive to change occupations depending on where you are in life, but you don’t want to be stuck in a job that isn’t fulfilling. In this post, we will look at how you can plan your next job move.

Determine whether or not you wish to switch industries

While you’re learning more about yourself and what meaningful work means to you, you should also consider how you want to shift career choices. For some, changing occupations means starting over in a different field, while for others, it means finding a new job within the same industry. Choosing what is ideal for you entails utilizing your personal inventory to determine which jobs and industries best match your needs.

Look at prospective employment matches

With your employment options narrowed down to just a few possible job types, you may begin a further in-depth study. Conducting informative interviews with persons on a specific topic is one strategy to learn more about it.

Perform a personal inventory

Take into account your responses to your present employment and how they impact your work satisfaction. Create a list of repeating themes, significant occurrences, as well as the kind of feelings they bring about. Ask yourself challenging questions, such as, “What aspects of my work do I dislike or like?” Based on your personal notes, you’ll begin to gain a feel of what job satisfaction appears like for you.

During this period, you should also conduct a personal inventory of your skills, interests, and values that are related to the work you prefer. Consider moments when you achieved accomplishment and consider what tasks you were handling, whether it was a volunteer role, job, or internship. Identify what abilities led to your accomplishments and how they might be applicable to other professions in which you are interested.

Think about learning new skills and educational resources

If you want to work in a sector that needs a degree or certification, you may need to pursue more education in addition to your present job experience. College courses, education seminars, and even free internet tools might help you learn more about your new potential job. You actually have the option to study an MBA course considering the many advantages it comes with. If you’re wondering whether studying an MBA online or on-campus has any different, there’s a wealth of knowledge that MBA Discovery provides.

Make use of your network

When choosing people to contact, keep in mind the industry and position you wish to work in. Speak with specialists you can rely on to put in a good word for you and keep you informed of new opportunities. You may do this over the phone, or even through a referral email or LinkedIn message. Look for chances to volunteer, shadow, or intern. This will help you decide if the business or profession is a suitable fit for you and will provide you with the necessary experience to set yourself apart from other job seekers.

Develop a plan for action

Creating an action plan requires defining a specific objective as well as milestones for achieving it. You should have finished all of your research at this point and be able to narrow down your career change to a certain occupation. It’s time to consider what it will take to get there. Consider education and certification, skill development, networking events, and chances to practice within a certain area or profession. Make a list of the steps you wish to do and a completion schedule.

Monitor your progress to assist you in boosting morale

Consider utilizing a spreadsheet to document milestones while you work toward your career transition strategy. Changing careers can be taxing. Keeping track of your progress enables you to recognize the minor successes along the road, ultimately giving you a stronger feeling of achievement when you victoriously make the shift.

Rebrand yourself

You may need to do some personal rebranding before you start looking for new employment. Any job seeker should use tools such as a resume, cover letter, and social networks to develop a personal brand that appeals to employers. This is especially vital when making a job transition because your previous experience may not be clearly aligned with your intended goals without some thinking and planning.

Evaluate how your previous experiences make you a better candidate for the position you’re seeking, and utilize it to develop a strong personal statement about why you’re a good match across your resume, cover letter, and any business networking sites. Don’t forget to change your business cards, personal websites, and contact information to suit your new identity.

Transferable skills

As a working professional, chances are you already have numerous abilities that may be used on a job in another industry that you have obtained via your work experience. Transferable talents can assist make the move into a new job simpler and faster, and depending on the company, they can occasionally be used in place of more formal training.

Determine your talents and compare them to what companies in your new field are looking for. For example, if you have experience working in retail, your customer service abilities can be transferred to a front desk receptionist role in a doctor’s office. If you believe you lack transferrable abilities, furthering your degree may be a better option.

Endnote

Whether you’re exploring a job transition to a whole other sector or you’ve realized that your priorities have shifted over time, an online degree can help you achieve your professional objectives.

An online degree program may be more convenient than one on campus if you are juggling your present full-time employment with your education. With a flexible schedule, you may study around your business and personal obligations, whether early in the morning, late at night, or on weekends. Many online programs are also available to be completed at your own speed.

If you are unable to locate an on-campus program near you, you may be able to locate one online. Before deciding on a degree path, do some research to find out what educational background or certificate is required for the profession you want. You might be able to discover a program that provides both certificate and degree choices, allowing you to acquire the certificate first and then pursue the degree if necessary.

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