What is the best way of changing careers?

Answer 1

First, decide what your skills and gifts are and what you enjoy doing. Think about what type of work environment you would be most comfortable working in. Then, decide what type of education and training you need to for this type of career and if you are willing to spend the time/money/effort to achieve that goal. I was a hairdresser, and hurt my back and couldn't stand all day anymore. I love working w/ people but I had a greater desire of wanting to work at home and make good money. So, I chose the career field of medical transcription. Now, doing MT doesn't meet my need of enjoying working w/ people. So, I've gone back to school- an online school- to gain a degree in spiritual counseling. So, my main income will come from working at home doing MT, and then on the side I will do something in regard to helping others. In my opinion, you need to meet all of your top needs and desires to be a happy person. For me I prioritized my needs and desires into a list. At the top was working at home. Second was making good money. Third was working w/ people. I chose MT as it was a fast train w/ good income potential and you can work at home. I am able to get my work done in 1/2 a day and have the other half free to do as I please. For me this strategy worked out well. I wish you the very best. Answer You can do it: but first get your finances in order. It may take several years at low or inconsistent income to get where you are going. Pay off loans and reduce your lifestyle so that you don't have to work as hard on your living and have more time to work toward your dream. Second, get some feedback as to the various possibilities. A good book is What Color is Your Parachute. Community colleges offer free career testing of your interests and capabilities. Talk to other people and network. Try different jobs and note what you like to do.

Third, be realistic about what you will do to reach your dream. For instance, I am a fine editor/copywriter. But, on a freelance basis, I am horrible. The week passes by without my making contact with people who might hire me and I can't get enough work to get experience. So be willing to do the small and large things you need to do to advance. Associations in the field may be helpful for the ongoing education, but the people there are also looking for people to hook up with and work for.

Finally, the exploration is always worth it--you will either find something new or go back to the old with a new perspective.

Answer 2

The best way of changing careers is to first take assessments to discover hidden talents and jobs that suit them, then do online research and networking to determine the necessary skills for the chosen job and lastly edit the resume to highlight skills and experiences that are most relevant to the new desired job.

Answer 3

You have luck on your side(: + impressive app.

Goodluck!