Re-Careering

If you are employed, evaluate your current job

Before you make any drastic decisions about your line of work, make sure that a change is something you really want. Even if the future of your current position doesn’t look bright in the current climate, it may be worthwhile to stick around if it’s something you truly enjoy and value.

Decide if you’re ready to leave your current line of work

The No. 1 reason employees quit their jobs is that they don’t like their boss. “People leave managers, not companies,” as the saying goes. If you love your job, but hate your boss, or you just got laid off due to COVID-19, maybe there is a position at a new company that will be a better fit for you than a career reboot.

Research potential employment fields

You don’t want to invest time and money into a new career just to discover that it makes you as bored and miserable as your last career. Look into potential careers and find one that you’re reasonably sure you will find fulfilling and enjoyable.

Make sure your new career is realistic

Most people are looking for a better life when they switch careers, so don’t set yourself up for failure by looking for something that is unattainable.