If you’re considering a major career change, you may find the process a little overwhelming at first. To help organize your thoughts and feelings on the topic, ask yourself the following 15 questions.
Remember to answer thoughtfully and honestly. This is for your eyes only. Also, be sure to write your answers down. Putting abstract thoughts and feelings into words can help you identify what’s really going on and it adds a tangible element to the reflection process.
Note: If you need help answering any of these questions, please download my FREE mini-workbook to help get the ball rolling.
- What is it about my current career that isn’t working?
- What does this new career offer that my current career doesn’t?
- What does this new career ignite in my soul?
- 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” perspective?
- Will my friends and family support this new career endeavor?
- 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 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?
Chrissy Scivicque (pronounced “Civic”), founder of Eat Your Career, is an award-winning freelance writer/editor with a passion for two things: food and helping others. Please visit her website and download her FREE mini-workbook called, “How Nourishing is YOUR Career?”
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3 Comments
Definitely you have made a great reviews about the most important topic these days. To change your job it`s hard issue, especially when we are talking about experience. Money are not the greatest tool for motivation.
Great list! Not only should it help for self-assessment, but it also encapsulates some questions you might face in an interview for that career change.
This list of questions will definitely help someone who is contemplating to make that drastic carer change. I for one did not consider these questions when I had that move resulting to grave struggle at first. It is always good to be ready when making big decisions as it will affect not only your life but of your family's life.