Take Your Career in a New Direction on One of These Paths

Career paths can be very different.

Some people have the same career for their whole working lives, but many people change career paths at some point. It can happen naturally, without you really making an effort to change, but sometimes you need to find a new direction. Here’s how plan for a career change:

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More Schooling?

If you want to do something completely different, you should consider gaining some new skills and knowledge. Going to college, or studying to build skills in your spare time, can help you to learn something totally new- and help you access a different career path.

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What About Your Current Employer?

Sometimes, you might like your employer, but you’re not too happy about your current role. If you want to stay with the same employer but do something different, see if there are any roles you might be able to move into using some of your transferable skills.

A job change within the same company may require some additional training or study, but the extra effort can allow your to stay with your current employer.

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What Are Your Strengths?

You might know that you want a new career, but have no idea what you want to do. For somewhere to start, think about your existing skills and where else you could apply them. Many skills are transferable and can be used in a wide range of careers.

One popular (and free) self-assessment tool is the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, which categorizes your test results into one of 16 personality types. Use your test results as a starting point to consider your strengths and weaknesses.

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Follow Your Passion

If you want to continue doing similar work, but in a different environment with perhaps more fulfillment, you could consider going into the nonprofit sector. You can stay in the same career or do something close to what you do now, but for a good cause.

Here are some great options in the non-profit sector:

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