Career Changes
How to change fields using skills you already have
Translate the skills you already use into the language of a new field, target adjacent roles first and build proof that you can do the work before you apply.
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Career Changes
Moving toward different work, whether a new field, a new kind of role or a new direction: recognizing when it is time, testing options and explaining the move to employers.
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Keeping your current job while preparing for a change
Protect time for preparation, build skills without drawing attention to your plans and decide carefully who needs to know while you are still employed.
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Signs it may be time for a career change
Lasting frustration, fading interest and a values mismatch are common signs a career change may be worth considering. Learn how to tell a rough patch from a real pattern.
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Taking a step back in title to move into a new field
A more junior title can be a deliberate route into a new field. Weigh the short-term effects on title and pay against long-term fit, and set a clear review point.
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Telling a hiring manager why you are changing careers
Explain a career change with a clear story that links your motives to the specific role, stays positive about past employers and answers doubts about commitment.
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Testing a new career before you commit to it
Try a new field with low-risk tests such as informational conversations, small projects, volunteer roles and part-time work before you commit to a full move.