Home Learning College Changing Career

Thinking about the sort of job or career you want will help keep you motivated in your studies. This section is designed to help you decide what it is you really want, keep you focused, and help you prepare for your interview.

To help you stay grounded, we cover the basic things you need to think about when you return to work, set up your own business or negotiate a pay rise. But dream big and you truly will achieve your heart's desire.

Changing Career

Are you thinking about changing your career or looking for a change of job in the same field? Perhaps you're not sure. It's often difficult to know, particularly when your job is no longer giving you what you need - whether that's financial reward, job satisfaction, or personal challenge and interest. If you're feeling some of the following then it's certainly time for changing career:

  • bored
  • unchallenged
  • unappreciated
  • anxious, insecure
  • overwhelmed
  • stuck in a rut


By looking at your own personal goals and interests, and by building or expanding your skills in new areas, you are taking the first step to changing your career. Actively managing change in your life is rewarding in more ways than you may imagine. If you're unhappy at work, it can impact on your personal life, too, and affect others around you.

Every month, 1000s of people change careers, and step into more interesting, rewarding and fulfilling lives. So believe in yourself, your current skills, and how much you have achieved so far.

Change to a career that suits YOU
Our personalities are a complex mix of experience and preference. When changing career, understanding the type of person you are, as well as what you like and dislike, can help you find a path that suits your particular personality. Why not take our brief Career Quiz, which is designed to help you identify which career path might best suit your personality.

Remember, changing career path requires effort, commitment and focus - as well as optimism and confidence in your decision. You can make that change at any age and any life stage!

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