Your career change
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Trying to figure out your next career chapter? Don’t go down the Google rabbithole! We’ve got all the information you need to help you feel more confident in your career planning and understand whether a career change is right for you.
Is there a right time to jump from your career?
When is the right time to step away from an unhappy or unfulfilling career? And is there ever actually a ‘right’ time? Here’s what you need to consider…
Is it too late to change careers?
Changing your career is possible at all different ages and stages of life, but you need to do the groundwork to understand the barriers you might face and put strategies in place to overcome them...
What I’ve learned from making two career changes
Often when we’re feeling stuck in our careers, it’s not about money worries or the need to reskill (even though we think it is!). In many cases, there’s a missing piece we need to uncover...
How can a career change course help me?
Career guidance programs for adults are few and far between, so you might be wondering how a career change course can help you. This story illustrates how it works...
Why some career changes don’t work
When we’re feeling the niggle of needing a change in our career, there's a trap we can easily fall into. This is how the lure of ‘shiny things’ can keep us stuck on an unfulfilling path...
Should I work for myself?
More women are choosing to work for themselves, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Career changer Jacqui Ooi shares what she’s learned from stepping out on her own, and interviewing many women who’ve made similar moves on the What She Did Next podcast.
Ready to reskill?
The idea of going back to study when you’re already juggling work and family might seem out of reach… maybe you’re worried that it’s too time consuming or too expensive or just not possible to fit in with your busy schedule.
Where do I start with finding a new career direction?
If you’re struggling with direction in your career right now, this reflection activity can be a great starting point to inspire your next chapter...
How job crafting could make you happier at work
Have you changed and grown during your career, but your job description hasn’t? Are you looking for more purpose and meaning in your work? If you’re not quite ready to quit your job, job crafting may be the answer..
5 career change traps to watch out for
Making a career change can be a messy journey. But knowing some of the traps to watch out for can make the whole process much more enjoyable (and a lot less stressful!). By Jacqui Ooi.