What Is Right For You?
You have a choice - stay where you are or change for the better. First you need to work out what you want from your career change and what is motivating you.
What Is Right For You?
Okay so you know you do want to change career but don’t know what to do.
Something completely different? Or a job that utilises your previous skills and knowledge?
Before making a life changing decision, such as embarking on a new career it is essential that you question motivates for doing so and make sure your decision is a sound one.
To determine this it is best to clarify why you want to change career. Push yourself on this and be honest. Put a tick in the boxes below that are relevant to you:
| I want to earn more money. | ||
| I want to work more sociable hours. | ||
| I want a new challenge in life. | ||
| I would like to be more challenged at work. | ||
| I want to improve my health. | ||
| I want to do something more fulfilling and rewarding. | ||
| I would like to move location. | ||
| I want more free time. | ||
| I would like to work in different surroundings or working environment. | ||
| I would like to be my own boss. | ||
| I would like to work for better management. | ||
| I would like to reduce my work related stress. | ||
| I want a better lifestyle. | ||
| I would like to have more job security and stability. | ||
| I would like to better myself. |
How many boxes have you ticked? More than 1? More than 3? More than 6? If it’s more than 2 then maybe it’s time to make a change.
You have now identified the reasons why you want to change career, now you have to see which industries can fulfil your wants and goals.
Summary: Identify why you want to change career, and then find an industry that can meet your requirements.
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