Changing careers can sometimes be daunting, but if you’re not happy doing what you’re doing, it’s a must-do action.
It has to fit well with your interests, aptitudes, work-related values, and personality type. It has to have job duties that you can see yourself performing day in and day out, you must be willing to do everything you must to prepare for it, and it needs to have a good outlook for years to come. If a career fits these criteria, there is a better chance you will be satisfied with it and enjoy your work. And you won’t resent spending so much of your waking hours doing it.
Here are following steps you should follow:
Start With the Why? You’ve got to get clear on the why before you just start steamrolling toward something new.
Make a List of Occupations to Explore
Continue Narrowing Down Your List
Get Clear on the What. What does this new job or career look like? Do I have any career capital in this? In other words, are you going to be able to leverage your skills, your contacts, and your professional brand to make a successful transition?
Set Your Goals
Write a Career Action Plan Begin with the end in mind with your action plan. What’s your primary goal and ideal timeline?
Train for Your New Career Take the time to contemplate what types of educational experiences will help you achieve your career goals. Look within your company, your professional association, your local universities and community colleges, as well as online distance learning programs, to find potential career-enhancing opportunities — and then find a way achieve them.
Say Goodbye to Your Current Career