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Most of us decide on a career before we've had any real-life experiences
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often being pressured to choose what we want to do for the rest of our lives at
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just 16 years old. The typical path is to go to the university and then hustle to
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get an entry-level job. With a foot in the door, we then spend the best part of
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our 20s overworking to gain a better title and pay. But then your 30s hit
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life changes. Marriage or kids come along and you realize that you want a
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better work-life balance or you've discovered a new passion as you've gotten older. If that's the case, then you've come to the right place. Within
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this video, we will walk you through a few simple steps to follow if you want
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to change careers at 30. Before we dive in, don't forget to hit the subscribe
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1. Be clear on what it is that you want. We often think that the grass is always
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greener on the other side, but that's not always the case. So, when it comes to a
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life-altering decision like changing your career, it's important to be clear on what it is that you really want. Is it your current routine that's bothering
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you? Do you dread the work that you do? Are you looking to work less hours? Think
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about what it is that you dislike about your current job and what it is that is
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drawing you to this new career path. If you aren't sold after being truthful
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with your answers, then maybe a career change isn't what you need
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2. Work out your strengths and weaknesses. Make a note of what you enjoy doing, where
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you thrive, and what energizes you. Similarly, make a note of what you don't
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like doing, where you struggle, and what makes you feel drained. By doing so, you
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will have a clear understanding of your transferable and technical skills and
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can also identify which skills you need to develop in order to make your desired
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career change. 3. Find the perfect fit. So, now that you've discovered what you really want
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to do, it's time to find your ideal role. Start by narrowing down the industries
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or companies that you'd like to work for. If you're unsure, then consider taking a
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career test that will measure your interests, personality traits, and aptitudes to match you to a suitable career. You can try our own test, Career
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Hunter, by following the link in the description box below. 4. Prepare your finances. Taking a career leap or starting your own
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business is tough when you're in your 30s, with lots of outgoing costs
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mortgage, childcare, loans. So, before you quit a stable job, be sure to get your
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finances in order. It would be wise to have savings that you can use while you
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get on your feet, so you can fully focus on your new career
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5. Get educated. If you don't have the necessary skills and qualifications to
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change careers, you'll need to get educated before you take the leap. Consider signing up for courses, trainings, and apprenticeships that will
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give you a better chance of securing a new job. In addition, make sure to update
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your resume so it's tailored to the new role that you're after. 6. Take your time. Transitioning into a new career takes time, so be kind to
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yourself and take your time as you find your feet. If you're starting your own
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business, consider keeping your current job until it's sustainable enough for you to take that pay cut. Whatever you're planning to move into, allow yourself the
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time and space that is needed to successfully change careers and be happy
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Many people are too scared to take the leap and change careers, but if this is
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something you truly want, then the only person that is stopping you is yourself
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If you want more tips on how to change careers, visit CareerAddict.com. And
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