Avoid These 2 Major Mistakes to Ensure Your Career Change is a Success

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Changing your career may not be a mistake in itself; in fact, for most people, a change in career is exactly what they need to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. However, the way you go about changing your career can cause issues if it is not done strategically. This is the last thing you want to happen, especially when you are already making such a big shift in your life, which is likely a big risk to you. For some, a career change means learning a new skill, being a beginner again, navigating a new world or industry, taking a pay cut, and more. There is a lot going on, and a lot of moving parts. It can therefore be beneficial to consider the mistakes that are common along this journey, so you can prevent any regret, set realistic expectations, and ensure a smoother transition.

To help you on your journey to a positive, fulfilling, and stress-free career change, here are some of the biggest mistakes you need to avoid.

#1 Rushing into a decision

Rushing a decision when it comes to your career change can be a huge and costly mistake. It is likely a big risk that you are taking by changing careers, so if it is not done with the right care, thought, and plan, then it leaves more room for issues. Rushing can often come from burnout, external pressure, or stress. This urgency can cloud your judgment and negatively impact your logical thinking. A well-researched, more thoughtful approach may be difficult in the short term, but it will benefit you in the long term, by ensuring you have made the right decision.

#2 Not considering the day-to-day of your new role

How your job makes you feel now and in the future is really important. Some people might feel desperate to leave their current job because it is making them so unhappy, or they are wrapped up in all the excitement of going after their new career. However, these emotions can lead to a major oversight, which is not considering the reality of the day-to-day job role that you will be undertaking. It could be that it is completely new, so you will have a lot to learn, and it is going to be hard work. That, in itself, can be a huge mental hurdle to get over, especially if you had a higher-up role in the past. Make sure you talk to people in the field to understand the day-to-day workings of your ideal role. This will help you to understand their experience and what it will take. This will also help you to better mentally prepare, as well as acquire any skills and experience that may assist you along the way.

Even better, you may choose to do some volunteer work or experience days with some companies. Not only will this help you to understand what you are getting yourself into and ensure it is right for you, but it will also help you get a foot in the door in the industry you want to go into. When you go to build your resume for the job, you will be able to build a resume that has all the right skills and experience, and understand the job in a way a successful candidate should. You can then input all of your insights and experience into a resume builder to increase your success.

Changing your career might be the right thing for you, but make sure you don’t rush it and fully understand your next step.

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