Advice: Considering a career change? Do these six things first Written by Tessa Dodwell Tuesday 16 July 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Many people’s career priorities have changed post-pandemic, but before you consider a radical overhaul of your own working life, make sure you do the due diligence I work as a career transition coach, so part of my role is to support those considering changing careers. I wasn’t always a coach. Ten years ago, I made my own career change – I left a director role in the logistics industry to retrain as a coach and have never looked back. Clients often attend coaching feeling confused, stuck and deflated – uncertain whether to make the move to a new career, and sometimes not clear what career to move to. Six sessions later, they leave with “clarity”, “direction” and “confidence” (their words). Some have opted to leave their industry to pursue a stifled dream, some have started up their own businesses and some have chosen a portfolio style career. Not all take the leap, but they leave coaching knowing why they want to stay put. Since the pandemic, 11% of UK professionals have changed career, and, in a 2023 study, 23% said they were looking to move careers within the next year. Are you considering a career change? Before you hand in your notice, here are six key considerations to think through. Read more: why honest self-assessment is a career-change prerequisite Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
