A step by step guide for how to change careers
Ever wonder how some people go from teacher to marketing manager?
Or from marketing manager to strategy consultant?
People change careers all the time.
So why not you?
In 2024, the skill you need most is the ability to reinvent yourself.
This means being able to pivot, change directions, and/or pursue an entirely different path.
To do this, you have to let go of some common misconceptions:
That careers are linear
That you don’t have transferable / relevant / valuable skills
That you need a ton of certifications / trainings / education to make a switch
That the market doesn’t value what you have to offer.
Letting go of beliefs is half the battle.
The other half is learning about what options are available to you.
If I were going to pivot careers right now, here is EXACTLY what I would do.
1- I’d decide to make a pivot.
Deciding does not mean “hoping it works out.”
It’s a firm commitment to make it happen (even before knowing exactly how)
2- I’d type the following prompt into chat GPT:
“What are some jobs that someone would be qualified for if they are currently working as a [insert job title] but they want to switch career paths.”
3- I’d research the options provided by chat GPT
4- I’d search for job postings using those same titles on Indeed and LinkedIn
5- I’d research any terms or phrases I’m not familiar with from each posting
6- I’d think through my own experience and how I’m ALREADY qualified for the jobs I’m researching.
This is an important point. You need to approach this exercise assuming that you ALREADY have the skills needed.
It’s about identifying your transferable skills.
If you get stuck, ask chat GPT to help you!
Use the prompt: What transferable skills could a [insert job title] highlight in order to move from [insert current profession] to [insert desired profession].
7- Make a list of 50 professional contacts. Meet with each one and express what you’re trying to do. Ask them for advice. See what doors open.
8- Apply to 100+ jobs
Repeat the above steps as many times as it takes to make a career change.
The trick is that at any step it’s easy to get stuck.
We inevitably start to think that it’s hopeless.
Or that we don’t have what it takes.
Or that nobody wants to help us.
Or that asking for help is too scary / uncomfortable.
And that’s where coaching comes in.
And since I lowered my prices earlier this year, my coaching is now accessible to most people.
You no longer have to pay $24,000/year to get master-level coaching.
I’ve spent the past 7 years helping my clients reinvent their careers.
They switch careers.
They find purpose.
They make more money.
And they enjoy their life more.
When I sign up for coaching programs and masterminds, I always ask myself what return I expect to see on the investment.
My baseline expectation is that I at least make enough money from the program to cover the cost of the program.
But generally my goal is to 10x the investment.
This is how I play the game.
And this is how I invite my clients to play the game.
Just like any investment, we expect to see a return.
The difference is that when you’re investing in yourself, you increase your likelihood of success.
Because you’re the one in control of the outcomes.
This doesn’t mean it will all magically fall into place.
Or that there won’t be challenges along the way.
It just means that you’re building the muscle of learning to invest in yourself + deliver the outcomes.
It’s about building self-trust, and building your capacity to get outside of your comfort zone.
If you or someone you know is considering a career pivot or looking to reinvent their life in some way, I’d love to talk with you/them.
Reply to this blog, and we can find a time to chat.
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