Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, California, reported on Forbes.com that approximately 87 percent of people are not satisfied in their current careers. If you are one of these unhappy workers, take heart: you may be able to leave your unfulfilling position and find a cool job that you love, and that you are happy to show up for each day. While your first reaction to considering a career change may be trepidation and fear, you may be much happier, calmer and less stressed after you switch to the job of your dreams.
Step 1
Figure out what you are good at. Take an aptitude test, talk to a career counselor or discuss your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses with a close friend. Consider what you have liked doing in the past and what hobbies you currently enjoy.
Step 2
Make a realistic financial plan. Forbes.com recommends asking yourself if you would accept a lower rate of pay than you are currently making if you could pursue your interests. Don't be too quick to assume that you would not be able to pay the bills if you were to make less money. Take a hard look at your budget and see if you can cut back to make a pay cut work, if necessary.
Step 3
Talk to people who are currently working the field that you are considering. Cultivate real friendships with those who you may rub elbows with when you enter your chosen field. Good networking, says The Business Insider, may mean the difference between wishing you had a new job and succeeding in your new career.
Step 4
Sign up for classes that will make you more employable in your new field. Go back to college, take an adult education class or attend workshops in your area.
Step 5
Write up a new resume, tailoring it to the job that you are trying to get, suggests Trinity College. Focus on the skills that you have that will lend themselves well to your new career path. Include any unpaid or volunteer work that you have done in your new field as well as courses that you have taken or are currently taking. Hire a resume writing professional if you do not feel that you can sell yourself through your resume.
Tips and Warnings
- Leave your old position on a positive note. Be careful not to burn bridges. The Business Insider stresses the importance of maintaining good relationships with people in various industries.
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