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Questions To Ask For A Successful Career Change
by Louise Michaels
http://www.careertrainingpost.com
You want a career change? In order for a career change to
be successful you need to examine the reasons why you want
a career change. There are some questions you should ask
yourself before beginning the adventure of embarking on a
new career. Disrupting your life for a career change is not
a small matter so ask yourself some questions.
What is wrong with your current career? That is the main
queston.
To answer this question find answers to the following
questons.
Are you in the wrong career?
Do you dislike going to your place of business
and performing your best? (Remember we are talking
about a career change - not a change in company because
you do not like your new boss.)
Is your salary to low?
Are you feeling unfulfilled with your current career?
If you can now answer the main question about your career
change, what is wrong with your current career, and are
satisfied with your answer, great! But before
making that move towards a career change move on and
ask yourself the following:
How did you end up working in your current career?
What changed in your current career that you do not enjoy
it any longer?
Have you gone through a life change such as having
children and wanting to work at home?
Is your decision for a career change based on a total life
change?
What about family? If you have a spouse and children, how
will this career change affect their lives?
Are you looking at a big salary change? from high to low
or low to high? How will this change your current
lifestyle?
Find your passions to find a fulfilling and rewarding
career. Few people have only one passion. Most people
have more than one passion. Before making your career
change decision, research the market you plan to enter.
Are companies looking to hire in the career field you are
thinking of joining?
If you are planning a home business is there a demand for
your product or service?
Do you have the skills for your new career or will you
have to go back to school?
In order to keep a smooth transition for your career change
it needs to be well thought out. You need to ask questions
and analyze your life and life goals. It takes a strong
mental attitude and extra work to make a successful career
change. A career change is a drastic change. You want to
be prepared to be a winner in your new career. Good Luck
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