Planning For Career Changes

• Assessment Testing-- If you are not sure exactly what is you would like to do, but know that your not happy in your current status,I would highly recommend taking some assessment testing these are sometimes offered free or at very low fees possibly through career workshops or maybe your local church.
• Career Professionals--  I would recommend seeking guidance from a career counselor or staffing agency that can help you choose some alternatives to your next career, these typically are free of charge to the job seeker but make sure you ask in advance. more
• Life Coach-- My recommendation with the possibilities of a much greater return would be to investigate a “Life Coach” that can better assist you on a one on one basis; they can offer you suggestions and help hold you accountable to your action plans for achievement. more
• Identify Transferable Skills-- There are already skills that you have developed through your past experiences, now you need to find out which ones can be useful in your next career and which ones you need to gain to put yourself in contention of landing a career that you can be proud of and feel good about going to each day.
• Training-- Get the training and or additional education that you need to put yourself in a position to move forward to your goal. more
• Determine Your Non-negotiable's-- You should make a list of things that you would like to see from your new perspective employer, and more importantly make a list of things that are non-negotiable or deal breakers for you.
• Develop A Network-- You should start networking that is geared towards your new career path. Always start with friends and family first by letting them all know specifically what type of position you are looking to obtain, this should continue to branch out to companies that may be a direct target, meaning a company you would want to work for. more
• Partners-- You should choose a few people that you can bounce ideas off of from time to time. It’s always good to get somebody else’s input that can possibly show you different angles. You should choose somebody that will hold you accountable to your goals and another that you feel you can talk openly with for support and another preferably from your network.more
• Keep An Open Mind-- Try to remain open and flexible to changes, the chances of you finding exactly what you are looking for will be rare, but you can make significant strides at an opportunity that will keep you excited about going to work and developing your new career path.more
• Have Fun-- After all the reason for this big change in your life is because you were dissatisfied with your current career or position. New changes in your life are exciting especially if they can lead you to places that you never dreamed you could go. You can do anything you want in this world if you put your heart and soul into your efforts, stay positive don’t let others discourage you, and keep moving forward. You will discover a new inner happiness and balance that will affect more then your work but your life.