Learn or leave the market

HOW TO FIND A NEW CAREER
So, now you know who you are, what your advantages are and the 
state of the world around you. The decision to change your profession 
can come at any age, whether you are 25, 35 or 45 years old. However, 
the older you become, the harder it is for you to take this risk, as many 
people are still guided by prejudice. They believe it is too late for them. 
But they really shouldn’t think so! You can change jobs at any time. 
Still, how exactly can you find something you like, especially if your 
previous experience is so different from your desired job?

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When switching to a new industry, your best option is to look for 
areas related to your previous work, or those where your experience 
and existing skills can be useful. Another option is to look for work 
in an industry where you already have useful connections that may 
come in handy. For example, if you decide to get a job in journalism 
and you know some famous businessman or scientist who would 
agree to give you an interview.
In a similar manner, many successful journalists are moving into the 
PR industry, where their sociability and proactivity are highly valued. 
An IT specialist who developed a piece of marketing software can work 
in the department that sells his program, as he is familiar with every 
aspect of the product. A foreign language teacher can become a trans-
lator. This principle is the easiest way of changing careers.
Another option when you want to find a new calling in life is the time 
when your parental leave is over. Not everyone wants to go back 
to their old work and some are tempted to make changes. After all, 
when else could they radically change their lives, if not now? Of course, 
the success of such changes depends on how prepared you are.
Do not put it off until starting your job search. Pick options and look 
through job offers in advance. You should start your preparation right 
away; this will allow you to adapt to a new job quicker. After all, you 
will still need to brush up your skills or learn new things. Most impor-
tantly, you need to know what you want and to be confident during 
your job interview.
You can sign up for specialized courses a year in advance before 
starting your new job. In addition, you should read up specialist liter-
ature on the subject. Immerse yourself in someone else’s experience 
by watching YouTube videos, attending seminars or talking to people 
who already work in this field. Write down the steps you will need 
to take in order to prepare for working in the new profession.
Once you have decided on the general direction, you can move 
on to smaller details. Start browsing available job offers six months 
in advance. It is enough to monitor them a couple of times a week. This 
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offers get published, what salaries they offer and what kind of experi-
ence you need. That way you will also learn about the aspects of the 
job that are specific to your city since every job is different in different 
regions.
First, you need to understand that this choice is only yours to make. 
You should not shift this responsibility to your parents, friends, children 
or society. Only you can turn your life into what you picture it to be.