{"id":1168,"date":"2021-05-17T16:06:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T10:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2021-06-24T02:06:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T20:36:49","slug":"thinking-covid-inspired-career-change-youre-not-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsetresumes.com\/blog\/thinking-covid-inspired-career-change-youre-not-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of a Covid-inspired Career Change? You\u2019re not Alone."},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guest post by Rama Eriksson from FindCourses<\/em><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019re stuck in a job that just isn\u2019t you. Possibly, you feel unfilled (or fed up!) from years spent in the same profession and crave something new.\u00a0 You might even be looking for a way to boost your paycheck or lower your stress.<\/p>\n

There are many reasons behind wanting a career change. The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have stirred people\u2019s\u00a0 \u201cwhat am I doing with my life\u201d angst.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve been flirting with the idea of a career change this past year, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

According to a survey conducted by findcourses.co.uk, more than a third (35%) of people are actively looking to change careers. Remarkably, an unbelievable 89% of people who are happy in their current roles are also contemplating a change in career.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an incredibly brave path you\u2019re embarking on. To make the most of your credentials and years in the trenches, you\u2019ll want to do some research and get your house in order to optimize your chances of landing the new right job for you.<\/p>\n

Do Your Research<\/h2>\n

Browsing through job sites like LinkedIn or monster.com can help you target companies, sectors, and even job skills. A read through of posted job requirements can make any career changer\u2019s heart sink and motivation wane.<\/p>\n

Try to read through the lines of what\u2019s stated and focus on transferable skills and relevant experience. You\u2019re probably more qualified than you realise. A good tip is to re-write your resume in such a way so as to really make your transferable skills stand out.<\/p>\n

At a minimum, reading job descriptions is a good exercise to uncover the skills you need to work on. In fact, a vast majority of respondents (83%) in the study recognise that they need to learn something new in order to change careers.<\/p>\n

You may find that you become more marketable if you take a course specifically-related to the skills employers are looking for for your chosen position. For most, even a refresher in basic communication training<\/a> or office software systems can do wonders for setting yourself and your experience apart from other candidates.<\/p>\n

Look into Funding<\/h2>\n

In response to the pandemic, many national governments have set up opportunities for training subsidies. (In the United States, you would look for these programs at the state level rather than the federal level.) Regardless, there are funding options available to help people change careers. It\u2019s worth your time– and money in your bank account– to investigate.<\/p>\n

Some organizations may even offer opportunities for on-the-job-training in an apprenticeship or internship position. If you\u2019re changing industry, these positions are an excellent way to get some valuable career-relevant experience. You\u2019ll also learn\u00a0 the industry, the lingo, best practices, special software or tools, and create industry-specific contacts.<\/p>\n

Network, Network, Network<\/h2>\n

Using your contacts to find or recommend you to a job is one of the most important things you can do as part of your career change journey. If you\u2019re not comfortable with approaching people and asking for help, maybe a course in communication skills can give you a confidence boost.<\/p>\n

Think about all the people you know– your work colleagues, school chums, your kids\u2019 friends\u2019 parents, suppliers, clients, and their friends– each one of them might be the\u00a0 source of a job lead for you. You will never know if you don\u2019t ask or inform them of your new situation.<\/p>\n

Your network is always important but in the case of a career change, the contact is vouching for you and your continued success in a new career. Hiring managers and recruiters prefer the least risky option. Your application will carry with it the halo effect\u00a0 of coming in from a trusted source, regardless of whether you tick all the qualification boxes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re on the verge of a new career journey. It\u2019s an incredibly brave and rewarding pursuit you’re undertaking!\u00a0 With a little research, you can set yourself up for career change success.<\/p>\n

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This post first appeared on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>getsetResumes.com Blog<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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