Many people feel unsatisfied in their careers, whether this is due to unsociable hours, low salaries, or a lack of career progression. If you’re unhappy in your current job and desperate for a career change, then here are some useful tips on how to start a new career.

Decide what you’re passionate about

The first step to starting a new career is to decide what path you want to pursue. Think about what interests you and what you’re good at. Do you what to help people? Have a passion for animals? Or an interest in health and fitness? Decide what you are passionate about first and then find a career path that will interest you and suit your skill set. You then need to do as much research about your chosen career as possible, to make sure that it will be something you will actually enjoy. Of course, you also need to make sure that you have the right skills and talents for the job!

Obtain the necessary training/qualifications

Once you have a career path in mind, you need to research and find out what necessary skills and training you will need to enter that field. This may involve signing up for a college course or a bachelors degree or taking an online course. For example, if you have an interest in health and fitness and decide that you want to start a career in personal training, then there are plenty of courses that you can complete at your own pace, alongside your current job. By researching first online, you can also discover what to expect as an online personal trainer wage and how to find new clients.

Get some work experience

Work experience is extremely valuable when trying to get into a new career. Once you have a particular job in mind, and you know what training or qualifications you need to obtain, look for work experience opportunities in your area. You can contact local organizations in your chosen sector, and most companies will be more than happy to have you in to do some voluntary work. Try to build a portfolio that showcases various experience. This is also a great way to make connections and could even lead to a job offer if you impress.

Consider non-traditional job options

When you are thinking about a career change, you should also consider non-traditional options like freelance and online work. More and more people are choosing to become self-employed and enjoy the freedom of being their own boss. Working for yourself means you can design your own work schedule and fit this around your personal life and commitments, instead of the other way round. With freelance work, you get to decide how much you work and ultimately, how much you earn.

Update your CV

Once you have the skills and training you need, the final step is to update your CV before you start your job search. Make sure you use a professional template and be sure to include all of your experience, qualifications, and references. If you are unsure how to write a good CV, then there are many helpful resources online.

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