Thinking About a Career Change? Here Are 6 Tips From Folks Who’ve Made a Switch

By Rebeca Piccardo | The Muse

If you’ve been thinking about a career change, first know this: It’s perfectly normal to get an itch to try something new. As your goals, priorities, and ambitions shift, so can what you’re looking for in a job.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about a change for a while now or perhaps you’ve only recently reconsidered your career path in light of pandemic-related challenges. No matter the reason, it’s never too late to make a move.

Here are tips from six career changers on how they successfully navigated their pivot—so you can, too!

1. Find the Common Threads in Your Career
If you’re ready for a change, but not quite sure which direction to take your career, start by thinking about what similarities your previous roles share. That worked wonders for Devon Westerholm…

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