How To Change Your Career

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It is never too late to change your career or to get a career, and you are the only thing that is stopping you from achieving what you want in your professional and working life. Perhaps now is the time to start doing something that you love, rather than something you have to do for the money.

If you know what you want to do, then that is great, but if you don’t, take this opportunity to make a list of all the things you enjoy doing and then see if you can build a career out of anything you have written down on your list.  If something doesn’t come to you straight away, then don’t panic.

Networking

Get out there and meet new people. Lots of opportunities can come out of meeting new people in a formal or more relaxed setting. You never know where conversations with people can take you, so at networking events, it is important to be open-minded. To get the most out of an event, you need to decide how many interactions you want to make. It can be easy to get stuck talking to one person, so, before this happens to you, set a target – for example, to speak to four people about what they do and why. You will soon see that one minute you could be talking to Brown and Crouppen who are specialist lawyers who can help, and the next, you could be interacting with a clothes store owner. At networking events, always ensure you have your contact details readily available to exchange with others.

Voluntary Opportunities

Sometimes seeking voluntary work can help open up new doors and possibilities for you. When you volunteer, you give back to others. Voluntary experience will look good on your resume, and it may just get you on the path to a new career. Try to find volunteering opportunities in areas that you are interested in, and then you will get more out than you put in.

Career Advisors

Talking to an advisor might just help to guide you and steer you in the right direction. Advisors can analyze your skills and experience and match you with opportunities that they feel might be right for you. When you visit a careers advisor, don’t be afraid to ask questions as they are there to help you. Also, remember to take at least one copy of your resume with you, as they will need to look at this to help you move forward.

Social Media and Online Presence

Being online, meeting new people, and joining groups can help you find new opportunities, so don’t be afraid to truly embrace social media. You might be able to find a mentor who can help you step by step to get to where you want to go. Create a profile that gets you the career you want. If you know what career you will be pursuing, then join groups that feature likeminded individuals, as well as individuals who are currently doing what you want to do.

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