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2. Most Americans end up
seeking to change
careers at least once
during their
professional lives, but
that fact does little to
quell the nerves of
those who are
considering a similar
move.

3. Although it’s possible to change careers,
it’s not an easy task. In uncertain times
marked by economic recession, the
challenges are even greater, and the
open job positions even fewer.
It will likely take a lot of hard work
to successfully make the transition
across jobs and industries.

4. “ Do some job research
Beforehand ”

5. If you’re feeling discontent but
aren’t sure where to turn to
help you change careers, it’s
time to do some job research.
try taking some assessment
tests to determine whether
your skill set and/or
personality are a good fit for
any particular job field.

6. Resources like the Bureau of
Labor Statistics are a great
place to find this information.
You might also focus on jobs in
education, health and
government, all of which are
currently hiring above the
national rate and have
relatively low points of entry
into their respective industries.

7. “ Accept the risks ”

8. Pursuing a new professional path carries a lot of
uncertainties and risks, and you need to be prepared
for them. Are you truly unhappy at your job or merely
dissatisfied?
Are you planning on quitting your
job before you find another? Can
you afford to do so? Are you
willing to accept that your next
position might also fail to be
rewarding, and you could end up
moving backward in terms of
income and job prestige?

9. “Pursue occupational
training ”

10. In your pursuit to change careers, If you
find a new professional path that
requires certain training and/or
certifications, it’s essential that you go
out and get them.
Because the odds are working against you
as a professional looking to change
careers, you need to prove that you are
serious about making the switch and not
just window shopping for an easier way
to earn a living.

11. “ Aim lower to get in
quicker ”

12. It can feel like a shot to your pride at
first, but if you’re eager to get going on
your new career path, you might have an
easier time taking a position less
prominent than the one you currently
have.
Remember that you aren’t trapped
forever in that position, you’re only
taking it to get a foot in the door and
change careers to your new field of
work.

13. Once you have made the
jump to a new industry,
you can focus on climbing
the ranks and proving
yourself in your new
position. And it won’t be
long before people
forget you ever worked
somewhere else.

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