If you are looking to begin a career or start a new career path, here are a few tips to help you along the way. These tips may seem a bit self-explanatory, but they are powerful when implemented together. The first tip is to search for a career that piques your curiosity or interests you. The more you are interested in your career, the more likely you are to succeed. Speak with professionals in your desired career and find out if it is right for you. Attend job fairs and speak with peers who are interested in the field too. Additionally, do not let a job title define what you can accomplish at a position--you and the interviewer have two different views of the job opening. Everyone sees their vocation differently. The second tip is, during the transitional period, do not uproot your entire life. Keep your routines and other habits that help maintain your identity--a career transition is not a complete lifestyle change.
Third, do not pick a career solely based off of market demands. Most people who follow the market and not their personal vocation end up in careers they despise or quickly transition to new fields. If you do not care about the position or have stopped caring, you will have no fuel in the tank to do well at the position. People (yes, yourself included) feed off of others energy, and if you could careless, people will notice--the result is a stagnant career that you hate. The fourth tip for picking a new career is, pick a career that is both rewarding and makes you happy. This will require a bit of self-exploration, but it's worth it.
The last tip is, be patient. Getting into your desired field may take longer than expected. Continue your self-exploration, talking to professionals in your desired field, and learning as much as you can about your future career.
I hope these tips help!
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