Considering a Midlife Career Change?
Are you in your 40s or 50s and exploring new career options? Many people reach a stage in life where they crave something different—perhaps the mortgage is paid off, the kids are grown, or there’s simply a desire to spend this chapter of life doing something fulfilling and enjoyable.
Reflecting on Your Career Journey
Think back to when you first entered your current career. Did you feel pushed into it by family, teachers, or circumstance? Maybe you were guided toward a “safe” career path, or perhaps you just happened to end up in your current role. How could any young person truly know what they’d want to be doing decades down the line? Realistically, few people know from the start that their career is their true calling.
Exploring Career Options
If you’re thinking about a career change, exploring your options is a great place to start. Completing a career choice profile can help you identify the roles and tasks that align best with your strengths and interests. With a clearer idea of potential new paths, you can then begin researching these roles—whether that involves browsing professional websites or reaching out to people already working in your desired field. Gathering factual information is key to deciding if a role aligns with your current aspirations.
Gaining Real-World Insight Through Shadowing
Another valuable way to gain insight is to shadow someone in the field you’re interested in. Shadowing allows you to observe someone’s day-to-day work, noting their behaviours, attitudes, and actions. It’s an excellent way to gather firsthand knowledge and assess if the role truly appeals to you. Essentially, shadowing offers you a chance to “look before you leap” into a new career. Take the opportunity if you can—it could be a rewarding investment in your future.
Finding Career Fulfillment
Finding fulfillment mid-career is entirely achievable. Understanding what you need to do to transition from where you are to where you want to be is the first step. For support, try a career profile or connect directly with Sarah Berry, who can guide you on your new career path. For more information, please reach out to Sarah Berry at sarah@careerconsultants.co.uk.
Ready for a Career Change?
Are you fed up with your job and ready to explore other career options? But where do you start? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Which of your skills are transferable? And is switching career really possible at your age or stage of career?
Searching for a new career direction
A career change may be exactly what you need. We´ll help you to:
- Decide upon your new career path.
- Develop an inventory of transferable skills.
- Market and brand your value to employers
- And overcome any barriers of little or no previous experience.
Discover your options in order to make a successful career change. Click the link below to get started on your new career path.