Changing careers? Work out what skills you can carry forward and how to approach a new field. Use the ideas below to focus your efforts, ask better questions and decide what to do next.
Understand your motivation
Clarify why you want to change direction and what you hope will improve.
- Interests
- Values
- Work preferences
Identify transferable skills
Translate achievements from previous roles into language relevant to the new field.
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
Test the new direction
Research role requirements, speak to professionals and consider relevant short courses or projects.
- Role research
- Informational conversations
- Training options
Make a gradual transition plan
Set achievable learning, networking and application milestones that fit your circumstances.
- Budget
- Timeline
- Applications
Important:Use this as general career information, not a guarantee of an outcome. Check current requirements with the employer, institution or relevant official organisation before making an important decision.