How to successfully change your career in 2023

Perhaps you’re thinking about what you’d like to do differently in 2023. If changing or rebooting your career is high on your list of priorities, here are our tips for a successful change…

1. Take stock of your strengths

Ask yourself these questions: What do your coworkers, managers, friends and family say about you? What do people say you do well? What achievements are you most proud of in life or work? What skills, traits and qualities enabled you to succeed? What do you most enjoy doing?

2. Identify areas for growth and development

Are there any specific hard skills you’ve always been curious about developing, if only you had the time and the resources?

3. Evaluate your career so far

Look back on your career so far and think about what you’ve most enjoyed, as well as the aspects you’d be keen to leave behind.

4. Identify and prioritize your motivators

Your priorities might change as your career evolves. Think about what motivates you and select the top 3 that are most important to you for your career.

5. Research your career options

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different job titles out there that you haven’t even heard of.

6. Learn the necessary new skills and consider a formal qualification

No matter what career path you’ve chosen, there’ll be certain industry and job-specific skills you’ll need to master such as learning industry tools, understanding any fundamental principles and processes and getting to grips with specific terminology.

7. Leverage and highlight your transferable skills

The most successful career-changers also focus on how their existing skills can be leveraged in their new, seemingly unrelated career.

8. Work with a mentor

If you can find a mentor, the benefits will be endless.

9. Grow your network

Start building your network early by  attending events and meetups, connecting with industry experts on LinkedIn, connecting with your peers if you’re taking a course or program.

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