Changing Careers

I’ve done it twice now. It’s not easy. If you are looking to make a career change, I can offer some advice.

1. It’s a profound, life-changing event, so really think it through and decide what you want to do before doing it.

2. Be realistic. Expect it to be difficult, not impossible, but difficult. Save money and plan ahead. Expect that you will have to start at the bottom and work your way up. Even if you are advanced in your current career, do not expect that to give you much of a head start in your new career – even though you might think or know it should. It’s currently an employer’s market. You will likely have to start at a low wage. You may have to take an internship.

3. If you are serious about making the change, do anything and everything you can to show prospective employers that you are serious. Research, read, network, volunteer, join professional groups, and/or consider going to school. Anything you can do to bolster your vocational knowledge or experience will likely make you more attractive as a job candidate.

4. Write your new resume for your new career. Your new resume should be fashioned for your new career, not your old one.

5. Talk to people. Talk to people who have made career changes. They may have very valuable thoughts about it. Talk to people who work in the career you want. They may offer valuable insights as well.

6. When you finally get a job related to your new career, respect it and work smartly and show your employer they made a good decision to hire you. That way you will advance and grow and increase your income.

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