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Making a Career Change: Transitioning Between Different Trades or Industries

Change in any area of life is difficult to navigate. Most notably professional change, no matter how large or small, also feels the most daunting. Perhaps it’s due to how much time we spend at our jobs, or how they can become large parts of our identities. Making a career change, above all else, should be an exciting chance to leverage your current skills, advance them further, and learn more about yourself.

According to a survey performed by edX, 29% of their respondents had completely changed careers since completing their degree. These changes were motivated by a few key areas. The most prominent were salary increases and an interest in another field.

The team at Staff Force recognizes a lot goes into the decision of making a career change. Which is why we want to be here to help you every step of the way. To begin, we have some initial steps for you to work through to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Determine Your Current Skills

Understanding what your current hard and soft skills are, will be key in the initial stages of this transition. Having these skills clearly defined will uncover the areas you have grown in your last role, but also help you identify areas of opportunity to address.

Make Connections

We always hear that networking is an important part of being a professional. This idea could not be more true than when it comes to breaking into a new industry. Oftentimes, the people we know that are already working in the role or industry we are aiming towards, will be some of our best resources to getting our foot in the door.

Outline What You Enjoy

Making a career change should ultimately be a move towards something you enjoy, not further away from it. Having a clear idea of what you enjoy doing professionally will only benefit your job hunt. Having your sights set on roles that will grow your skills and have you excited each day will make for a much longer and happier career overall.

At Staff Force, big change doesn’t scare us. It excites us. Which is why we are so excited to support you in your next big transition. We understand how important it is to have someone in your corner supporting you finding your perfect role. If you are interested in finding out how else we can support you making a career change, reach out to us online today!

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