Is It Time To Change Careers?

Posted on Jun 20 2017 - 9:42am by Editorial Staff

There comes a time in just about everyone’s life where they feel that pull towards something new. Unless you happen to be one of the lucky few who immediately found their dream job and are able to get up every morning excited at the prospect of going into work, you’re probably going to find yourself itching for a change in career every once in awhile. However, for a lot of people, making that change time and time again can become incredibly tiring and frustrating. So what can you do? After all, there must be a balance between changing careers every few years and getting stuck in a job that you really hate. Well, there is, it’s just not something that’s always that easy to accomplish. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to make the whole thing a little bit easier. With that in mind, here are some things that you may want to think about when you’re looking to start a new career.

Think about what you really want

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We’ve all had the questions asked of us when we were younger: what do you want to be when you grow up? Well, as odd as it might sound, it’s time to start asking yourself that question again. What do you want to be when you grow up? No matter how old you are, it’s always worth asking this questions because our wants and desires tend to shift over time. Think carefully about what’s most important to you. Where does your passion lie? Not only that but ask yourself what kinds of work do you prefer to do. Even within a field that you’re highly passionate about, there are plenty of different things that you can do depending on where you feel that your skills would be best suited. Being self-analytical and really understand what you want to do and why you want to do it is the first step towards getting away from the old cycle of working the same jobs over and over.

Figure out how to make it happen

Of course, there’s a big difference between knowing what you want to do and actually making that happen. When you know what it is that you’d rather be doing, it’s time to start thinking in more concrete terms. Do as much research as possible into the kinds of jobs that are available in your chosen field and what you need to do to make yourself the most appealing candidate possible. Talk to people within that industry and find out what employers are really looking for. If you have gaps in your skills then find out how to fill them. But the most important thing is that you make the effort to actually put yourself out there. There’s no point thinking about what you really want if you’re not going to make the effort to actually pursue it. Send out resumes, talk to people. Don’t just think and talk about finding your dream job, go out and get it.

Think long-term

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Of course, that’s something that is much easier said than done, and sometimes you’re going to find yourself simply unable to get the kinds of dream jobs that you really want. This is often the moment where many people get discouraged and give up. Do not do that! If you aren’t in a position to get the job of your dreams, figure out what’s holding you back and do something about it. It’s time to start thinking long-term. Are you missing vital qualifications and skills? Well, there are plenty of online courses and schools that you can fit around your current job. Do you lack in experience? Then, as frustrating as it might be, you may need to spend some time working around you current job for less money than you would like. Is it a perfect solution? No, far from it. But if you’re really serious about finding your dream career then you’ve got to be willing to make sacrifices.

Many people act as though finding the right career for you is as simple as figuring out what you want to do and just going for it. However, anyone who’s ever actually tried to go after their dream career will tell you just how complicated and difficult it can really be. The important thing is that you don’t end up getting discouraged and giving up. You’re going to find yourself facing roadblocks, and you’re going to have moments where it seems as though the odds are stacked against you. However, if you’re really serious about finding a career that you can be happy in for years to come, it really is worth pushing through and putting in the time and effort required to make that happen.

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