The number of career changes people make during their lifetime ranges anywhere from three to around seven times. Regardless of how many times you change careers, it can be a positive and energizing experience, or a slow and sometimes painful one – it all depends on how you approach it. If you’re looking to make a career change, take your time, do your homework and find out if a change is right for you.
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. suggests a 10-Step Plan to Career Change and believes that if you follow this plan you will be on a successful path toward career change. His plan includes the following steps:
· Assessment of likes and dislikes
· Researching new careers
· Leveraging your transferable skills
· Updating your skills through training and education
· Networking
· Gaining experience in a new field
· Finding a mentor
· Changing in or out
· Refreshing yourself on job hunting basics
· Remaining flexible
Another great resource is 50+ Tools to Change Your Career Path, located on the Bootstrapper blog, a resource for small business owners operating on a shoestring budget. You’ll find more than 50 tools to “offer assistance for finding the best career for you, and how you can get there.” The tools are broken into five key areas:
· Assessment
· Career Exploration
· Advice
· Getting (Re)Hired
· Transitioning
No matter what your situation, take the time to explore what you really want in a career and conduct adequate research to help find you the job you’ve always dreamed about. Happy transitioning!
Lisa Quast
Career Woman, Inc. - "Your Future, Your Way"
You can do it!
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