Are you facing any problems with your current job and planning for a change in your career? It is important to take the time to evaluate your present situation, to explore career options and to choose a career that will be satisfying for you just like what I have done. The below said tips may help you to some extent.
- The first and foremost aspect is self-assessment.
- Evaluate your current job satisfaction and the areas where you are dissatisfied.
- Review past successful roles, project work and jobs to identify your activities and skills.
- Concentrate on those fields where you are interested and decide for a change.
- Look for ways to develop new skills in your current job, which would pave the way for a change.
- Conduct a preliminary comparative evaluation of several fields to identify a few activities in your current job.
- Consider alternative roles within your current industry that would utilize the industry knowledge you already have.
- Experience will become an added advantage for you when you are planning for a change in your career.
- You'll need to be flexible about nearly everything - from your employment status to relocation and salary
- Training and education is necessary if you are going for a new job profile.
These are some of the tips that I had used for a change in my career. Hope they may help you in assessing yourself and planning for a change in your career.