Learn or leave the market

STEP 4. 
START WRITING YOUR STORY
Now that you know what you liked about your previous position and 
why you want to make changes, you can begin writing your story. Start 
by writing a resume and cover letters. Thanks to answering the above 
questions, it will be easier for you to ace your job interviews: employers 
are often interested in your prospects and the motive behind leaving your 
previous job. Learn to talk about yourself in a way that would be equally 
appropriate for sharing with your loved ones and during a job interview. 
This will help you embark on your new career path.

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STEP 5.
 TRY OUT THE PROSPECTIVE JOB FIRST
You don’t always need to get the job in order to do it. You can watch 
YouTube videos on the topic or try performing one of the daily tasks 
associated with this occupation. For example, if you want to become 
a journalist, start writing articles. If you want to work as a doctor, take 
first aid training courses. Did you like it? Do you want to learn more 
and keep doing it? Then it is probably the job for you. If you have any 
doubts, try some other job as well, or try doing the same one until you 
have a more definite opinion. You need to have a clear “yes” or “no” 
answer. Ask yourself what you like about this profession and what you 
dislike? Which feeling is stronger?
You need to organize and analyze your answers to these questions 
in a quiet and relaxed environment.
Remember: no matter how old you are and what previous experience 
you have, your new choice of profession does not have to be perma-
nent. You can always change it, so there is no need to worry. You 
achieve the best results where your inspiration and motivation lie. 
If you want to change your area of work, all you need is to learn the 
necessary skills.
By the way, your answers to these questions will help you even if you 
are a school graduate or a student looking for your first job. In assess-
ing your current position in the labor market, the prospects and 
advantages of each choice, do not neglect critical thinking. Use these 
techniques to avoid illusions.

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