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If you are considering a career change then this is the post for you. There are some things to consider before deciding to move from your current field to something completely different. With many people having lost their jobs due to the global pandemic you may have decided the time is right to change careers. While there is a downturn in many markets, now could be the best time to retrain and learn new skills. Below are some things to consider before you do change careers.

Research

Your career is a journey so don’t look at this change as anything other than another step along the journey. Conducting research into the field you wish to enter is a good way of understanding the industry and the outlook for the sector you wish to enter. This means searching government websites for statistics on the specific industry to see what the demand is within that particular field.  

Talk to People

Another good option is to talk to people within the field you wish to work in. Getting the real story within an industry is great as it will give you the information you need to make a decision. If you wish to work for a particular company, again talk to people who work there or who have worked there to get a sense of the values of the company and how they treat staff. Find out if it is the best place to work or study, companies that allow employees to continue learning and studying is important as staff development means they value their employees.

Assess Your Skills and Experience 

While you may be entering a new field, list your skills and experience that could be transferred to your new career. This is an advantage to any potential new employer, especially the experience you have built up in working within a team and working to your own initiative. 

Linking Career Paths

If you don’t wish to take a leap from one career to a completely different career, you could decide to take small steps to that big change. This means finding out how to get from one career to the other by finding a job that will link the two. This means you can build up experience as well as work on any new skills or qualifications you will require for the final leap to a full career change. This may mean staying in your current field of expertise and finding a new role, one with more responsibility or asking your current employer to pay for courses that you can use in your current role.  

Conclusion

So whether you are stuck in your current job or have lost your job, changing careers may be for you and if you follow the information above it should help you along your career journey. The above will help you enter a job career that is both rewarding and fulfilling. Remember, there are millions of people who have made the decision to change careers, working out the best way to go about it will help you make an informed decision.