Changing a career in 40 years is a serious step, which not everyone will decide on. Nevertheless, do not be shy about your age. It’s better to change your life abruptly than to vegetate for many years at a hated job. These simple tips from experts will help you make the right choice and turn your dream into reality.
Define your purpose
You need to decide who you are and what you are looking for. Think about what changes you are ready for: move to another city / country, get a missing education. The clearer the goal, the better. The phrase: “I want a better job” will not say anything, but a specific dream, like: “I want to become the chief accountant in a company with an income of one hundred million rubles, which is located in the central part of Russia,” already gives a clear idea.
Rate your resources
You must objectively evaluate yourself before embarking on a new path. Remember your achievements, analyze your career path. How did you succeed? Do you like the area in which you worked. Why there were difficulties and for what reason did you decide to change your career? Think about how your knowledge and experience correspond to the desired position. Do you have the necessary education, diplomas, certificates? Is it possible to move to a new place, etc.?
Choose your field of activity
Now you need to monitor the existing job market. It may turn out that the niche you have chosen is completely unclaimed and there are no suitable offers. Make sure that the vacant position really exists. If not, then it makes sense to consider other options. Perhaps choose an adjacent sphere.
Pay attention to the level of salary, the possibility of career growth. Do these factors fit your expectations? Be sure to chat with people who are already working in this field and preferably in this position. This will allow you to verify the correctness of your choice.
Take action
As soon as you have completed the necessary training, you need to start active action. This is the hardest part. Many people cannot get out of the “procrastination cycle." They are afraid to quit their current job, increase the deadlines, and ultimately refuse to change.
To prevent this from happening, make it your rule to set short-term and long-term goals. Be sure to prescribe the exact dates in the plan. For example: "In March, I will write a letter of resignation." Remember to follow your notes and monitor: keep track of what has been done and what hasn’t, and for what reason.