Changing careers is a fact of life for many of today’s business professionals. Sometimes these changes are welcomed by the individual themselves, and other times, they’re devastating and unexpected. Despite how and why a career transition takes place, it’s up to the individual as to how they handle it. For some, career transitions become personal success stories, and for others, failure occurs.

The following tips are designed to help turn a period of transition into a meaningful and rewarding experience.

1. Don’t Be Afraid to Accept Help

Ask friends or colleagues in the field for advice and introductions.  Connections are very important in today’s market, and most often people will be flattered and glad that you asked them for help.  If you find that a person’s advice is extremely helpful, don’t be afraid to ask them to mentor you on a regular basis.

2. Set Up A Schedule

To successfully navigate your career transition, you may need to acquire some new career skills.  Embrace this learning process and dedicate some time during your transition period to your own self-development.

3. Stick With It!

We all can agree that disliking where you work and what you do is not a fun experience; however, maintaining a source of income during your career search is much better than the alternative! If your career transition is initiated by choice, try to stay with your current employer until you’ve secured a new position. This will help to reduce any financial burdens that may be experienced in between jobs.

4. Expect the Unexpected

Life doesn’t always go according to plan.  Keep an open mind about your career transition and where your newly acquired skills can take you.  This will help increase your career possibilities.  You may not end up in the career you planned but it may end up being the career you love!

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