There are many steps you can take to make a career shift work for you. Stage one is your gut check. Stage two is a career experiment. Stage third involves applying for a new position and adapting to the new situation. You should consult your significant other if you're considering a career shift.
Stage one is a gut-check
Gut judgements can be very useful when making career decisions, especially if time is limited. It is impossible to spend too much time considering your options. But it is worth the effort when making a large decision. Even if you feel certain about something it is a good idea double-checking your gut feeling with additional evidence.
Stage two is a career experiment
Career exploration is a key part of career advancement. It is the first step to building a professional networking and gaining knowledge in a particular career area. You will meet with people from different industries and ask them questions about the work they do. The Career Center has packets available for you to do this research.
You can also develop your skills and create a brand by doing career experimentation. This can help you understand your target job and the steps required to reach it. Although the career experiment is not an exact solution to finding a job, it can help you improve your job search and your chances of succeeding.
The third stage is to apply for a job.
This stage is about action. It is necessary to plan for the possibility of learning new skills or retraining in order to pursue a new career. You also need to consider how to balance your personal and professional lives. Often, this process involves making a new morning routine, taking new courses or joining a group. You may feel hope and excitement during this stage. This transition can be hard and may lead to you becoming more strategic and reflective.
Step four is to adjust to your new life.
As you move from Stage One to Stage Four of the process of changing career, you will need to learn to balance your priorities in a new life and new career. You must let go of friends and relationships that drain you. Accept the fact that you won't be able have the same influence on everyone. Also, you must accept the fact that you are not alone in making decisions.
At this stage of your career change, you will need to learn new skills and retrain for your new role. You must also learn how to balance your new job with 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.