Work to Live: Steps for Finding a Career that Suits You

Kandey Alhassan October 14, 2023 0

 

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If you’re feeling stagnant, unengaged, frustrated, or squandered in your career, it may be time to consider something new. Switching professions is easier now than ever, thanks to the development of remote working and specialized technologies. Today, Ghlense shares a few tips to put you on the right path.

Preparation

Before you hand in your notice, it’s important to have a clear plan of action and to put in the legwork to build your skills for a new role.

●     Evaluate the market: Take some time to ascertain average wages, gauge the health of the industry and see if there are viable opportunities in your desired area of employment.

●     Create a plan: Defining a clear plan of action will help you to put the wheels into motion. This means identifying any qualifications you’ll need to successfully transition, covering yourself financially, and setting out a clear, actionable checklist and timeline.

●     Reskill: If you’re untrained in your desired area of work, it may be necessary to return to education and reskill – especially if you plan to pursue diverse business opportunities. Thanks to remote learning, it’s possible to go back to school and get a bachelor’s degree that fits your day-to-day schedule. Just be sure your chosen school is accredited and offers competitive tuition rates.

Changing Careers

Once you’ve narrowed in on your desired career path, it’s time to put the plan into action and take steps to follow through.

●     Resumés: The most important article of information throughout the job searching process is your resumé (or CV). Make sure to read up online and ensure your formatting, candidate overview, and experience is all relevant and polished.

●     Portfolios: If you have experience in your desired area of work, it’s a good idea to build yourself a portfolio that showcases your ability. Even if you have no experience, InvestorJunkie.com notes that it can be a good idea to build a speculative portfolio (especially useful if you want to move into copywriting, graphic design, or another creative vocation) - this shows employers your initiative and gives an indication of your current level of ability.

●     Job boards: If you’re moving from one career to another, there’s a good chance your desired area of work is one with a high demand for work. It’s important, then, not to rely overly on the busier channels (job boards, Linkedin) and instead to try some more inventive strategies (such as going directly to the employers or marketing yourself via social media).

Founding a Business

For some of us, the daily 9-5 and traditional employment structure don’t appeal. If this is the case for you, it may be worth considering starting a business of your own.

●     Financial backing: Whether you want to invest personally, seek private investment, or go the route of crowdfunding, it’s critical that you find a source of capital to get your show on the road. Ensuring you’re financially covered will protect you from future setbacks & misfortune; it will also cover the initial startup costs (such as licenses, permits, software, and more).

●     Business formation: The way your business is formed determines your personal liability, how taxes are paid, and other important details. While you can do this work on your own, there are reputable services that make business formation easier and quicker. These online services file all the necessary paperwork with your state and then provide you with the documents you need.

●     Business plan: The Hartford points out that it’s difficult to overstate the value of business plan as you move into entrepreneurship. This document will describe your company, outline a sales strategy, break down finances, analyze the market and provide a road map moving forward.

When you’re dissatisfied with your work life, it’s important to make a change. Fortunately, with an increasingly fluid world economy, job hoppers, digital nomads, freelancers, entrepreneurs and others can take advantage of new opportunities and build careers that suit them.

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