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Career Shift: Why You Don't Need a Clue to Change Roles

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So you want to change careers, but you can’t help the naging thought in the back of your mind: you don’t know where you want to go. 

Even worse, you haven’t got a clue what industry you would like to be a part of in the future. All you know is, you’re unhappy.

Many people understand they need to shift careers and start fresh, yet their lack of vision is a stumbling block. You can’t dive headfirst into a job without covering all of the bases, or so says conventional logic.

Here’s why you shouldn’t listen to those traditional snippets of wisdom. 

You’ll Never Leave

Saying you want to leave and leaving are two separate things. All too often, employees have no problem complaining but never follow it through with action. 

You don’t want to be the person who spends their entire life at a company they hate doing a job they resent. Leaving without a clue is necessary, because it’s the kick up the backside you need to get your career in order. 

Nothing offers perspective better than being unemployed with very few job prospects, and you should use your new outlook as a catalyst.

Qualifications Are Accessible

Once upon a time, people could walk into jobs without a degree or experience and learn on the job. 

Today, you need at least one of the two to get a response to an application. The good news is that getting qualified is easier than ever before thanks to the various options on the table. 

You can enroll in college and do it the traditional way, or you can do it part-time over a couple of years. If you want to finish your course ASAP, there are night classes and remote lessons for people who have to juggle work and education. You might not have a clue, yet you can learn very quickly.

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There Is A Trial Period

It’s tempting to see a trial period as a safety net for employers, and it is in many ways. Of course, this attitude implies your new boss won’t invest in you; they’ll let you sink or swim and hire or fire you based on the results. 

The reality is different. During the trial, you’ll receive extensive training to get you up to speed with the rest of the business. If you apply yourself and work hard, you can bridge the gap in three months or fewer and land a new career in the process.

It’s Who You Know

Do you think the above is all well and good but a touch idealistic? Nobody is going to offer you a job when you don’t have a clue what you want to do, right? 

The answer depends on your contacts. In a world where trust is paramount, people in positions of power prefer to hire reliable candidates. If you can prove you belong in this bracket, plenty of employers will put up with your lack of knowledge and experience.

It’s an investment, and one they plan to mature in the future so that it pays dividends.