Fancy A Career Change?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 18, 2009 -- If you fancy a Career Change you are not alone, 35% of people a looking for something different. Taking that first step can be daunting to say the least!

If you are looking for a way out of your boring daily routine, maybe you are looking for more Income, more Freedom or just a better Lifestyle, then you better read this!
It is estimated that around 35% of people are also wanting to give up their existing job or career path and do something new, often doing something completely different to their norm.

If you have decided that you would like a career change and you are reading this then you are more motivated than the majority of people that want to change career. Often they will talk about it, dream about it, but actually do very little about it.

Career Change Is it for you?
ARE YOU LOOKING TO CHANGE CAREER?

Join the queue, it is estimated that around 35% of people are also wanting to give up their existing job or career path and do something new, often doing something completely different to their norm.
If you have decided that you would like a career change and you are reading this then you are more motivated than the majority of people that want to change career. Often they will talk about it, dream about it, but actually do very little about it.

Those people that do change career rarely regret it and the majority embrace it and reap the rewards and benefits it brings (see examples of recent New Career Skills graduates for inspiration).

So where do you start?
Well the fact you are here, means you have taken the first steps in changing career and exploring the possibility further.
Summary: Well done. You have made an important step today by being proactive and looking at the options you have to change career.
Now read the next section

Career change is great but what suits me?
What Is Right For You?

Okay so you know you do want to change career but don't know what to do. Something completely different? Or a job that utilises your previous skills and knowledge?

To determine this it is best to clarify why you want to change career. Push yourself on this and be honest. Put a tick in the boxes below that are relevant to you:

I want to earn more money.

I want to work more sociable hours.

I want a new challenge in life.

I would like to be more challenged at work.

I want to improve my health.

I want to do something more fulfilling and rewarding.

I would like to move location.

I want more free time.

I would like to work in different surroundings or working environment.

I would like to be my own boss.

I would like to work for better management.

I would like to reduce my work related stress.

I want a better lifestyle.

I would like to have more job security and stability.

I would like to better myself.

How many boxes have you ticked? More than 1? More than 3? More than 6? If it's more than 2 then maybe it's time to make a change.
You have now identified the reasons why you want to change career, now you have to see which industries can fulfil your wants and goals.
Summary: Identify why you want to change career, and then find an Industry that can meet your requirements.

Where do we begin to look?

Where Is The Shortage?

So you know you want to change career and you are willing to do something about it. You know what you want to achieve from your new career, you basically know why you are changing career.
You may be able to picture yourself in your new career, or maybe you can picture the outcomes of what a new career will bring you.
But take a reality check. Is there an opening in this industry? Is there a need for you? Is there an opportunity for you to make money and achieve your goals?

Why would you enter an industry that was flooded with people? An industry where supply was greater than demand. Or even an industry that has a skills shortage today, but that is likely to be filled in 5 to 10 years.
Going into that kind of industry would not make sense. If you are looking for a long term career or to build your own business you would not enter a very competitive market.
It makes sense to go where there is a shortage, a long term shortage. So you can build a good career or a successful business that will last and grow. Giving you job security and an above average wage. This is another important point to consider when you are weighing up your options.

Summary: Don't choose an industry that is already flooded with workers. Don't choose an industry that has a short term labour shortage. Don't choose an industry that has no long term potential for growth.

How do I survive between getting up and running?
Funding your change

This is where a lot of potential career changers fail. To move to any kind of new career that will earn you good money, give you the chance to be your own boss and provide you job stability, you would generally have to:
* Go to college or university for 4 to 6 years part time or 2 to 3 years full time.
* Start at the very bottom of the rung and get trained up over the years whilst earning a low wage and being 'dumped on'.

* Quit your job and buy a franchise for £20,000+ (where you would not be able to pay yourself for at least 6 months from start-up).
* Or jump straight into some other career, where you can start straight away doing something different to the norm but, providing no long term prospects to moving your life forward and with no security.

So how could you afford to pay for your career change if you had to give up full-time employment?
Taking out a loan? Working longer hours? Doing a second job? Asking your partner to do more hours or get a job? Cut back on your existing spending?

Depending on how you go about changing career this may not be necessary. Whatever you decide to do, you have options, it is just a matter of deciding which one is best for you.
Summary: Changing career will come at a cost. But as long as you can see it more as an investment in yourself and your future this will not be a problem.


Take the Leap

Next Step

As a career changer your next step is to find out more about your options and the areas you want to go into.
The main thing to remember is why you are doing it. Why are you changing career?
Answer that question honestly and then find a new career that can match up to the changes you want in your life.
Changing career is as hard as you make it.

I have changed my career and now make more in a month than I use to make in a year. Find out how got to http://yournetbiz1.co.uk



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