There are a plethora of reasons why you might want to change careers. Not everyone knows what they want to do with their lives after leaving school or even understands what they want to do each and every day of their lives at an early age or even through to their 40s. And that’s OK. Falling into a career you don’t like is a reality for many people, as is suddenly deciding you want something different from life to help you get more career satisfaction.
The why is irrelevant; what truly matters is the empowerment that comes with transitioning to a new career. Doing it for the right reasons and doing it right is paramount. Let’s explore how you can to embark on a new career in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Remember, it’s never too late to do what you love.
Employer or Industry
For some people, it might be that they simply need to find a new employer, and they don’t actually hate what they do. They just need new challenges, a new environment, and other opportunities to give them improved career satisfaction. So, understanding if you want to retrain in something entirely new and different from what you are currently doing or if you simply need a new environment to continue doing what you currently do will help you make the right decision.
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Segway Opportunities
If you’re seeking something new and different, exploring any roles and opportunities linked to what you are currently doing can be worthwhile. Something in which you can utilize your current skills and/or education while still pursuing something different. For example, let’s say you’re a nurse who has suddenly decided they want to do something else but still remain within the healthcare field. You might decide that heading to medical school is right for you, or you might find a specialist sector to move into, e.g., NICU nursing, caring for those with cancer, or delivering end-of-life care. Or you might find you want to move into a first responder role, so checking out training opportunities with Royal Ambulance can give you the change you’re looking for.
Network
Networking within your current industry or the sector you’re considering or moving into can provide valuable insights. You can get a feel for the type of work you can expect to do, the growth of the sector, and the trends impacting it. You can understand what is expected of those forging a career in the industry you’re considering and what skills and experience you will need.
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Volunteering
Volunteering outside of your day job in various roles can unlock some ways you can explore what you do and don’t want to do if you’re uncertain about the change or to give you valuable experience and knowledge before taking the plunge and switching. Volunteering allows you to get a deeper insight into the type of work you can expect to do and the environment you will be working in so you can appreciate what it will be like and what people doing that job have to be content with each day and really assess if it’s suitable for you or not.
There are a plethora of reasons why you might want to change careers. Not everyone knows what they want to do with their lives after leaving school or even understands what they want to do each and every day of their lives at an early age or even through to their 40s. And that’s OK. Falling into a career you don’t like is a reality for many people, as is suddenly deciding you want something different from life to help you get more career satisfaction.
The why is irrelevant; what truly matters is the empowerment that comes with transitioning to a new career. Doing it for the right reasons and doing it right is paramount. Let’s explore how you can to embark on a new career in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Remember, it’s never too late to do what you love.
Employer or Industry
For some people, it might be that they simply need to find a new employer, and they don’t actually hate what they do. They just need new challenges, a new environment, and other opportunities to give them improved career satisfaction. So, understanding if you want to retrain in something entirely new and different from what you are currently doing or if you simply need a new environment to continue doing what you currently do will help you make the right decision.
Segway Opportunities
If you’re seeking something new and different, exploring any roles and opportunities linked to what you are currently doing can be worthwhile. Something in which you can utilize your current skills and/or education while still pursuing something different. For example, let’s say you’re a nurse who has suddenly decided they want to do something else but still remain within the healthcare field. You might decide that heading to medical school is right for you, or you might find a specialist sector to move into, e.g., NICU nursing, caring for those with cancer, or delivering end-of-life care. Or you might find you want to move into a first responder role, so checking out training opportunities with Royal Ambulance can give you the change you’re looking for.
Network
Networking within your current industry or the sector you’re considering or moving into can provide valuable insights. You can get a feel for the type of work you can expect to do, the growth of the sector, and the trends impacting it. You can understand what is expected of those forging a career in the industry you’re considering and what skills and experience you will need.
Volunteering
Volunteering outside of your day job in various roles can unlock some ways you can explore what you do and don’t want to do if you’re uncertain about the change or to give you valuable experience and knowledge before taking the plunge and switching. Volunteering allows you to get a deeper insight into the type of work you can expect to do and the environment you will be working in so you can appreciate what it will be like and what people doing that job have to be content with each day and really assess if it’s suitable for you or not.
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