6 Steps to Prepare Yourself for a Career Change

Date:  21 October 2023 

Author: SushilJobs

Whether you're enticed by the allure of entrepreneurship or considering jumping into a new field, understand that changing careers is like navigating a complex, dynamic maze.

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If you're considering change, reengineering provides you with the tools to effectively navigate this maze.

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The first rule of thumb when considering a career change or starting a business is to fully understand yourself.

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Start by identifying your core strengths and abilities, this will help in difficult situations.

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Identify Core Strengths

It is important to keep an eye on the market, what skills or knowledge do you have that are currently in high demand?

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Assess Marketable Skills

What fuels your fire? It is important to remember what motivates you?

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Recognize Your Motivators

A career that doesn't align with your passion and intrinsic motivators will likely lead to burnout or dissatisfaction.

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Various tools can help you in the self-assessment phase, on the one hand, and a SWOT analysis provides a comprehensive view of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

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Utilize Assessment Tools

Don't underestimate the value of outside perspectives. Talk to mentors, colleagues or friends who know you well and can give candid feedback.

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Seek External Input

With this you will have to make sure to document everything, create a “Career Reengineering Blueprint”.

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Document Your Findings

When you plan your career change, you should revisit this blueprint, check and make changes when appropriate.

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