So you want to change your career? It might not be the easiest thing to do, but it could be the smartest. If all you do is work, you should love what you do! There is however a right way and wrong way to change your career. Following these tips will help make sure you change your career the right way:

Career Change Tip #1: Focus on Talents and Strengths

What is it that you are good at? What is it you want to do? If you faint at the site of blood, don't be a nurse; if you are afraid of heights, don't be a roofer; if you don't like mice, don't be a pest control person! After you know who you are and what you want, you will be able to find a career that will allow you to do what you love and be who you are!

Career Change Tip #2: Research

While it is a great idea to do something you love, it's not always possible. For instance, the medical industry is booming right now and nurses are in demand so if you want to be a nurse, this is great news. The mortgage industry is suffering tremendously right now as is the real estate market so you want to avoid being a real estate agent or a mortgage broker. You should still find something your good at and if you can't do what you love, at least keep it as a hobby!

Career Change Tip #3: Highlight Transferable Skills

Analyze your work experience. What have you been doing? Just because you don't like your career doesn't mean your skills lose value. Maybe you are a foreman at a construction site but want to get out of the construction field. Great, you have experience as a foreman so maybe a managerial role in another industry may work out great!

Career Change Tip #4: Go Back To School

If you don't have the experience, certification or training to do what you want, go back to school! Having an education just increases your career value so what do you have to lose?

Career Change Tip #5: Network

If you are changing careers, it would help to know someone, whether it be from another company or another industry. The larger and stronger your network, the more referrals you are likely to receive. They can also offer you advice as far which jobs and companies to work with and which ones to avoid!

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