There are several steps that you should take if your career is changing. Stage one is about doing a gut check. Stage two involves a career experiment. Stage 3 is where you apply for a job and adjust to your new lifestyle. It is important to talk with your spouse if you plan on changing careers.
Stage one is a gut-check
When it comes to a career change, gut judgments are valuable - especially when you have very little time. It is impractical to spend hours assessing your options. However, it's worthwhile to do this before you make a big decision. Even if you're certain of something, it is always a good idea to double-check your gut feeling with additional evidence.
Stage 2 is a career experiment
Career exploration is an important part of career development. It is the first step to building a professional networking and gaining knowledge in a particular career area. You'll meet people from all industries to ask them questions and get answers about their jobs. You can get packets from the Career Center to help you do this research.
Career experimentation can be a way to sharpen your skills and create a personal brand. It can provide insight into the role you want and the steps necessary to get there. While the career exploration is not the magic bullet for finding a job, it can make your job search more efficient and help increase your chances to succeed.
Stage three involves applying for a position in a new company.
This stage requires you to take action. You will need to learn new skills, retrain for a new job, and also consider how to manage your personal as well as professional life. This may involve changing your morning routine, enrolling in new courses, or joining an organization. You may feel hope and excitement during this stage. Be aware that this stage can be stressful and may make you more thoughtful and strategic.
Stage four involves adjusting to the new you
You will need to learn how to balance your priorities as you transition from Stage One to Stage Four in the process of changing careers. You need to let go relationships and friends who drain you. You have to understand that you are not able make the same impact on everyone. Accept that you are not the only one making decisions.
You'll need to acquire new skills as well as retrain for the new role at this stage in your career transition. Also, you will need to learn how to maintain a balance between your job and your personal life. There may be adjustments that you need to make, such as changing your morning routine, joining a group, learning new courses, or creating new plans. You may be excited to start a new job but also overwhelmed by the changes.