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People think about a career change for a variety of reasons. They may feel as though they have no room for growth in their current career, or it may not be as great as they had hoped for. Either way, making the swap to a new field can be a scary decision to make, but if you are looking for satisfaction in your personal life it could be worth it. 

Let’s have a look at some of the things you should consider: 

Do You Really Want The Change? 

Before you begin your search for a new career, you need to need to ask yourself if it’s actually your career you dislike or your employer. If you really like what you do, it could be that it’s the work environment or your companies policies that are making you unhappy. You could try changing your employer before making a career change. 

What Values Do You Have? 

Identifying your values can help you to point you in the direction of a new and satisfying career. In fact, it could be the main reason for you leaving your current position. Reading articles such as this one by Jacob A. Kupp or looking at what values are included in various roles could help. Think about what it is that you want from your career. Do you want to help people? Or do you want the chance to climb the corporate ladder?

Will you need to study again?

Some career changes require you to completely overhaul your skills. For example, you might need to go to a business school if you’re looking to become an entrepreneur or if you want to work with a corporate entity instead of just a local store or business. Thankfully, there are many different ways to improve your knowledge these days. You can try online classes, you can attend local colleges, or you can even learn by yourself with all of the internet resources available for free. Be it YouTube videos or blog posts, there are plenty of ways to pick up new skills. While this won’t give you a qualification, it can significantly cut down the amount of time and money needed to make a career change.

Do You Have Transferable Skills? 

For some, jumping into a new career can be intimidating, especially if the career you have chosen requires you to learn skills that you haven’t got. In this situation try to focus on the skills you have that are transferable. For example, if you have experience in management, this can be used in any industry. Pinpointing your transferable skills, you may find that it makes a change of career easier. 

Are You Okay If You Need To Start From The Bottom? 

If you are thinking about changing careers, you need to be prepared to start from the bottom again. In the majority of cases, you will need to work hard to prove your competence before you can move up again. If you have already climbed the ladder in your current role you need to be sure you are willing to lose your status. 

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Is There A Chance For Growth In Your New Career? 

The thought of changing to a new career may be exciting, however, have you thought about the opportunity for growth? Ensuring you choose a career that enables you to branch off and try new opportunities is crucial. Without the opportunity to grow, you may find that you’re in a dead-end job and regret your choice to change your career. 

If you are serious about changing your career, it’s worth taking some time to look at industry-related blogs or looking at current job openings, it could give you an idea of the responsibilities and duties in various roles. Are you thinking about changing careers? What have you been looking at?