If you’re considering a major change of career here are some essential questions to start to think about. Doing so will help organize your thoughts and feelings.
Ask yourself the following questions. Remember to answer carefully and honestly. This is for your guide only. Also, make sure you write your answers down. Putting abstract thoughts and feelings into words on paper can help you identify what’s really going on and it adds a tangible element to your reflection process.
- What is it about my current career that isn’t working?
- What does this new career or opportunity offer and provide that my current career doesn’t?
- Why and how does this new career excite me?
- How does this new career align with my core values?
- What are the long-term opportunities associated with this new career?
- What skills or resources will I need to take advantage of these long-term opportunities?
- Who do I know who is already in this career and can give me an honest insider’s view and perspective?
- Will my friends and family support this new career venture?
- How long will it take to make a comfortable living in this new career?
- Do I have the financial resources to make this new career work? If not, how can I get what I need to feel secure?
- What obstacles and struggles can I predict in my transition to this new career?
- What can I do now to minimize these potential struggles?
- What specific experience do I hope to gain in this career move?
- How will my previous experience help me in this new role?
- Is this career move one step in a larger plan? If so, what does this new career need to provide in order to help me move forward?
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