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You might’ve lost your job. Or you might be unhappy with your current career choice. Maybe you’re sick of the nine to five grind because you’re not doing what you love. What if you could do what you wanted, and all it took was courage, putting yourself out there, and knowing what steps you need to take to get ahead?

Good news. That’s exactly what it takes.

First things first, if you’re looking to start a new career, you have to realize that it’s not going to be easy. You’re not going to step into an equivalent position in your new job – you’ll have to work from the bottom up and relish the experience you get.

That’s why it’s exceptionally important to choose a career that you’re passionate about and that you love. After all, the reason you’re feeling dissatisfied is that you’ve either lost interest in what you do now, or you never did what you truly enjoyed in the first place.

So, what steps do you need to take to transition from one career path to another? Let’s take a look.

Tips for Your Success:

Get References  

Character references, specifically. Obviously, since you’re wading into a job market you’ve never experienced before. You’ll need the best references you can get, and since you can’t get a reference for a job you’ve never had, you’ll need ‘testimonials’ about your character.

Are you a hard worker? Do you put everything in and get great results? Trustworthy? Amicable? Fun around the watercooler?

Whatever your assets, you’ll need references who will testify to that. Look to mentors, coaches, old bosses, and colleagues (not family members or close friends). The more respected the person, the better.

We live in the age of social media where it’s increasingly easy for employers to ‘Google’ your references, to contact them, and to do background checks. Don’t try to lie your way through anything. Be honest and show your integrity. That will stand out a mile. People crave genuineness.

Update Your Resume

It’s time to blow the dust off that bad boy and give it a proofread. Rule of thumb: anything that’s not relevant to your desired career path needs to be axed. Especially if it’s from ‘Ye Olde Time’ before you entered the job market for real.

Those summer jobs can go, unless they’re absolutely relevant to your new field. Anything recent can stay. If it’s possible to pad out your resume with new information from your most recent job, do so.

Bonus Tip: Make sure your contact information is up to date – it’s a simple thing to miss but could mean the difference between getting the job of your dreams and missing out on that fantastic opportunity.