By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Start Your Business Magazine
  • Topics

    Grow, expand and leverage your business..

    Grow your start up business with our experts and industry insiders…

    Get Started

    Quick Links

    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Technology
    • Business Books
    • Wellness
    • Interviews
    • Franchise

    Our Newsletters

    Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalise your experience with our site..

    Read our privacy policy for more information.
  • Trending
    TrendingShow More
    Communicate Better
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Majority of UK Employees Looking for a New Job
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • How To
    How ToShow More
    Tips for Running a Restaurant in the Most Efficient Way Possible
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Becoming self employed…
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Vet Start up
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Builder’s Growth
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Market for Construction
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • Agenda
    AgendaShow More
    The Great Resignation or Quiet Quitting
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Employee Support
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Teamwork
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Office Environment
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Health & Benefits
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
Reading: New year, new career?
Connect
Start Your Business MagazineStart Your Business Magazine
Aa
  • Contact
  • Blog
Search
  • Agenda
  • Blog
  • Finance
  • Growing
  • Marketing
  • Opportunity
  • Starting Up
  • Technology
  • Wellbeing
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing
Copyright © 2014-2023 Ruby Theme Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

New year, new career?

Start Your Business
experts
Share
7 Min Read

3 ways to kickstart your 2021 career change 

 As 2020 quickly draws to a close it is time to evaluate whether we have achieved our goals over the course of the year or perhaps if you are unhappy or lacking direction it may be time to rethink your career strategy?  

 As the pension age rises alongside an ever-present long hours culture, we are spending a considerable portion of our lives in the workplace so it is important that our careers provide fulfillment and enrich all other areas of our lives, rather than feeling like a constant balancing act between conflicting responsibilities. Of course, every job comes with some more stressful periods however these should not feel like the norm nor should we feel dread at the thought of coming into work. If these feelings resonate with you, or your job is causing physical strain or relationship issues, a well-thoughout career change may well be the answer.  

Reflect with a others 

This realisation is one that can bring with it intense fear or worry about how you are going to navigate a complete career change but working with a coach can provide an important confidant and guide. These feelings may be even further heightened if you are at a later stage of your career and feel as if you have ‘wasted’ your years to date, or are a disappointment those who consider you to be a beacon of success. A coach can reassure you that career changes are possible at a later stage in your working life and all of the skills and connections you have earned to date will support you in whatever path you choose to take. There are many transferable skills which are useful in the vast majority of industries such as time management, research, organisation and presenting. Coaches can help you to create an action plan and, if you want to start your own business, decide exactly what your vision is and your base values, whilst also holding you to account on your aims.  

Family, friends and trusted people can also provide important emotional support to guide you through the process. Career change can create a whole host of emotions including fear, excitement and sadness so make sure to open up to trusted people around you throughout the journey. Bottling up these emotions can only serve to cause more issues later.  

Put in the research  

Rather than jumping straight into your new career or job role, spend time researching the field, including where you need to invest your time in order to get ahead. Keeping up with current trends helps you to diversify your offering and stand out with a unique selling point.  

The internet is a great place to get clued up and LinkedIn is a fantastic hub to connect with those in your desired role. You could reach out to people for training courses they would recommend, any job roles they know about or any of their connections that could help you gain clients. Go along to networking events – you never know when you may open the next door!  

If you don’t know where to start with networking events, you can research how to build your skillset in the meantime. There is always a good reason to boost your skills, as this will make you more hirable, even if you don’t think you have enough experience in your preferred industry. You can look at online courses, but in-person classes for everything from project management to slinger signaller training shows you are committed to succeeding with your new start. From here, you can research which jobs align with your new skills, and you can start applying to jobs to begin your new career. 

Create a clear plan 

After reflecting and researching you are then primed to create a clear action plan for the transition. Your plan should include checkpoints along the way, but also budget considerations to ensure you are still fulfilling your responsibilities. Your new career will be your overarching goal but you need small actionable tasks along the way to help you to retain focus and ease your worries as you can see the progress you are making. These could be completing a training course, attending a networking event or creating your portfolio.  

To start a business you could choose to first establish a side hustle to test out your business plan and iron out any flaws before you become reliant on it. Starting up a business can be an expensive process so this can help you raise the funds and reinvest whilst also building your client base and portfolio; making the transition easier financially and mentally. If this raises your happiness, you will instantly be more motivated to make it your full time profession.  

 When you feel consumed by stress it can be easy to simply think ‘this is just how it is’ – but this doesn’t need to be the case. Our careers should complement other areas of our lives so take the leap and make your desired change – don’t forget to celebrate the successes along the way!  

About the author 

Sarah Jones is an accredited coach, trainer and speaker specialising in career coaching, leadership, talent development and team productivity. After a successful career in PR, Sarah founded her coaching business, Sarah-J Coaching to help people find purpose, meaning and direction in their lives and careers and support organisations with talent development and executive leadership coaching. Sarah is an NLP practitioner and holds diplomas from the Coaching Academy, accredited with the International Coach Federation, and Institute of Leadership and Management — the Personal Performance Coaching Diploma, and a Corporate and Executive Diploma (both Merit). More information can be found here: https://www.sarah-j.com/ 

 

 

 

 

TAGGED: header

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Start Your Business December 10, 2020
Share this Article
Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing

Get the latest from us delivered straight to your inbox

Start Your Business Magazine: The Ultimate Business Start Up Guide provides information advice and guidance for entrepreneurs and new business start ups. Get the latest from us delivered directly to your inbox.

Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalize your experience with our site..

Read our privacy policy for more information.

Copyright 2023 Gambit Interactive Media Limited – All Rights Reserved.

Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Join Us!

Sign up to our free newsletter and never miss a hot topic!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Go to mobile version
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?