How to Prepare for a Career Change Before You Resign

Changing careers is easier to plan when you test the work itself. Start by learning what people do day to day, then identify the smallest step that will show whether the role fits your strengths and interests.

Compare roles using real vacancy descriptions

Collect several adverts for the target job and list the duties that recur. Separate mandatory qualifications from skills you could build through practice. Talk to people in the field about how they spend a typical week.

Test the work through a small project

A teacher considering training coordination could develop a workshop schedule, registration process and feedback summary. Ask someone in the target field to review the sample and explain what they would expect from a beginner.

Set a decision point

Decide which evidence you need before applying or making a larger change. You might aim to finish a practice project, receive feedback and submit three targeted applications. Use the response to refine your plan and evaluate whether the work still appeals to you.

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