If you are looking for a career change, you are in a good position. As you already know what is not for you, it is possible to eliminate the elements of the work you didn’t enjoy your particularly like and change your career. In case you are looking for more challenge or opportunities, you can build on your existing experience and training, so you can find a role that will fulfill your aspirations. Below you’ll find a few tips on how to build on your experience when looking for a new career.
List the Positives of Your Current Role
No matter how much you dislike your current position, you will want to keep the things that made you feel better about yourself. Chances are that you might enjoy doing the same job in a different environment. As an example, if you are a trained nurse, you might enjoy talking to patients and their families, but hate paperwork. You can find a health care role that doesn’t involve that much administration, and feel better about yourself in the workplace.
Find the Skills You Developed
It is also important that you look back on your career journey and understand the decisions that you took. Examine your strongest skills and build on them. If you have developed a strong work ethics, you will have to search for a role where this will be a strong asset, so you can further your career by building on your existing knowledge and experience. If you feel burned out as a teacher, you can set up your business and teach English online to students who really want to learn.
Look Back to Your Education
Another thing to consider is what interests you. If you were always interested in business finance in school and college, but decided to get a job in a different field, it might be time to go back in time and find out whether you can fulfill your old career goals. At the end of the day, markets and industries change rapidly, and you might find that your old interest is now a popular field for the role you would like to get.
Further your Knowledge
In case you would like more responsibilities, you might want to go back to college and get a higher degree than you currently hold. In case you have a business administration undergraduate degree, you can start specializing in business finance or even event planning, building on your previous experiences and knowledge. You will not only finish your course faster, but—in some cases—get credit for your previous qualifications.
Try It Before You Jump
No matter how certain you are that your new career or business will work out, it is a good idea to try it first. Before you jump, you can volunteer in your free time to learn more about the role and its challenges, so you can make an informed decision.
Changing your career and starting fresh is a challenging time. Make sure you build on your previous knowledge and experience when starting to search for opportunities.
Mia Guerra
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